Being involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) can significantly change your life. Recovery takes time, patience, and support, whether the injuries are physical, emotional, or both. Knowing what to expect during this journey can help you navigate it more confidently and effectively. 1. Assessing Injuries and Safety After an MVA, the most important step…
DetailsThe reason I decided to write this article, is because people wonder about the most effective way to change a negative pattern or release a negative emotion. The key to effective change is Somatic Embodiment. Let’s break down the terms. Somatic means body, and embodiment refers to the attention and focus of consciousness to be…
DetailsDo you work a desk job? Do you have neck or upper back pain? Do you often find yourself fidgeting throughout the day, unable to find a position that gives you relief? Neck and upper back pains associated with postural-related issues are among the most common injuries today. It is almost impossible to have good…
DetailsEveryone has heard of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). The group creates meetings that provide a safe place for problem drinkers to share what they’re going through as they attempt to recover. Attendees receive social support and insights from others who are struggling with the same problem. It is a lifeline for many. Less known is the…
Details“Your eyes water when you yawn because you miss your bed and it makes you sad.” —Anonymous The average human spends approximately one-third of his or her life sleeping or trying to sleep. Reviewing our typical day, this might not be surprising to most, given that most of us are hoping for something in the…
DetailsIn 2004, a psychologist who worked for a travel company called SkyTravel produced a press release that garnered some popular appeal, arguing that there is a most depressing day of every year. It occurs around the third week of January. He called it Blue Monday. The idea was that a lot of unhappy and challenging…
Details“Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all of the others.” – Cicero Over the last couple of decades, one of the most promising emerging topics of study in psychology and mental health focuses not on something we might expect. There is ongoing research, of course, on topics such…
DetailsAre you still languishing? We thought it would be easy, but going back to “normal” can be hard. And uncomfortable.
DetailsBlog post by Betty Huang, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Congratulations! You are going to become a new mom or a mom again! You’re probably getting ready and reading about articles and books to prepare you for your newborn. Many new moms and current moms do an amazing job preparing for the baby but don’t really focus…
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