...at times, hard to navigate! Experiencing emotions is natural, but sometimes they leave you with a loss of control, resulting in fear, anger, sadness, anxiety, shame and guilt. Work with Karla to learn coping skills to protect yourself from these strong emotions and develop resilience and success in your life!
You grieve because you love. The grief comes from the love you have for the person that died. Everyone's experience is slightly different. Loss of a loved one can be a very difficult time, a time of confusion, disbelief, deep sadness, change and transition. Consider Individual Counselling with Karla as an option for help.
No one who uses alcohol or drugs including medication expect to lose control. People believe they are smart, strong or lucky enough to not get hooked. Work with Karla to create an addictions treatment plan and structured relapse planning to help you in a successful recovery.
Spiritual, Physical, Emotional & Mental, Environmental, Social and Sexual health are all the areas you should attend to regularly in order to live a balanced lifestyle. Work with Karla to maintain a wellness plan to include exercise, healthy diet, nutrition, socialization, healthy communication and relationships & stress management - all contributing to your healthy environment.
It's natural to want to isolate yourself when you are having difficulty. Isolation actually increases our difficult emotions. We are not meant to be on our own Islands. We are meant to connect and share our journey.
Exercise and keeping active increases our mood because we release happy hormones. It only takes 20-30 minutes of exercise daily to impact our mood positively. If that seems impossible start with 10 minutes and let it increase naturally.
Your brain needs a mix of nutrients in order to stay healthy and function well, just like the other organs in your body. A diet that’s good for your physical health is also good for your mental health.
It is a common to consume alcohol to cope with difficult emotions...
When the alcohol wears off, you feel worse because of the way the alcohol has affected your brain and the rest of your body. Drinking is not a good way to manage difficult feelings.
There’s nothing better than catching up with someone face to face, but that’s not always possible. You can also give them a call, drop them a note, or chat to them online instead. Keep the lines of communication open: it’s good for you!
None of us are superhuman. We all sometimes get tired or overwhelmed by how we feel or when things don’t go to plan.
If things are getting too much for you and you feel you can’t cope, ask for help. Your family or friends may be able to offer practical help or a listening ear.
A change of scene or a change of pace is good for your mental health.
It could be a five-minute pause from cleaning your kitchen, a half-hour lunch break at work, or a weekend exploring somewhere new. A few minutes can be enough to de-stress you. Give yourself some ‘me time’.
What do you love doing? What activities can you lose yourself in? What did you love doing in the past?
Enjoying yourself can help beat stress. Doing an activity you enjoy probably means you’re good at it, and achieving something boosts your self-esteem.
We’re all different. It’s much healthier to accept that you’re unique than to wish you were more like someone else. Feeling good about yourself boosts your confidence to learn new skills, visit new places and make new friends. Good self-esteem helps you cope when life takes a difficult turn.
Caring for others is often an important part of keeping up relationships with people close to you. It can even bring you closer together.
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