Summer Video
A short video today encouraging each of us to honour our experiences and engage in self nurturing whenever we need it. With many warm wishes... https://youtu.be/XvcIipAdI1E
Video Post – Jumping to Conclusions and Labelling
This is the third and final instalment of my video series exploring cognitive distortions. Today I introduce Jumping to Conclusions and Labelling and some ways that you can overcome these habits of thinking if you find they are not serving you. https://youtu.be/42YrTra6aL8 Please share your ideas for working with thoughts in the comments below.
Working With Thoughts – All or Nothing Thinking and Overgeneralization
In this month's video, I discuss two more thinking styles - All or Nothing Thinking and Overgeneralization and how you can work with these patterns.
Live and Learn Video – Cognitive Distortions
In today's Live and Learn video, I discuss how we all have automatic ways of thinking that can sometimes cause us problems. Luckily, there are strategies we can learn to use to combat these unhelpful thinking styles (aka cognitive distortions). https://youtu.be/9xHhV9TyTt8
Guided Meditation – Peaceful Forest
Sometimes life circumstances can feel overwhelming and it can be hard to believe that you can cope with the situation, let alone thrive. This is frequently the case with those who must deal with sustained health issues. In today's video/audio post, I will guide you on a "mini-break" where you will take an imagined journey through a forest. As you listen to this relaxation script, I hope you are able to experience some relief from the difficulties of life. Even in the midst of struggles, you DO have inner strength and resources.…
Live and Learn 4 – Tonglen (Giving and Receiving) Meditation
In our first Live and Learn video of 2016, I am introducing a Tonglen (Giving and Receiving) Guided Meditation. This is a practice that may appear difficult at first glance and yet can be profoundly healing. I urge you to be gentle with yourself as you explore this practice and see if it is one that works for you. This meditation is based on the Buddhist practice of Tonglen. There are many resources available that describe the power and purpose of this practice only a short Google search…
Live and Learn 3 – Peaceful Place Guided Visualization
In today's Live and Learn video, I guide you through a visualization of a peaceful place. This may be any place that evokes comfort and calm for you. It might be a real place you have been or it might be a place you have only imagined. This calming meditation may be helpful to draw upon if you find yourself caught up in the bustle of the holiday season. The busyness of December can be both joyful and stressful and I encourage you to make time for moments…
Live and Learn 2 – The 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
Please find a brief introduction to this calming and refocusing practice here: The guided practice is here:
Live and Learn 1 – Body Scan Meditation
The Live and Learn video series is my new monthly feature. In this series, I will offer up one wellness practice or exercise for you to try out. I welcome your feedback and requests. Today's post is about a basic mindfulness practice called the Body Scan Meditation. The first video provides an overview and introduction, while the second provides a guided meditation - the main focus is the audio with calming pictures if you prefer to keep your eyes open while you meditate.