Trauma is not the thing that happens to us; rather, it is the reaction of our brain/body/nervous system to that adverse experience. Walking my dogs in nature is one activity I use to regulate my nervous system and bring me back to calm.
Wallowing happens when we attach judgement to an emotion. This often looks like negative self-talk and can spiral out of control and take over our day, mood and overall outlook.
I personally started this practice when I developed panic attacks after my cancer treatments. It helped immensely, because once I was able to support myself and allow the emotions to come up, I found they would pass through me.
I have started the practice of writing gentle encouragements for myself in a notebook at times of the year when I am taking stock...Resolution is a strong word, meaning a firm decision to do or not do something. Everyone is different, but in my world that is a synonym for failure.
One of the world's colorectal cancer heroes died earlier this week. Dame Deborah James, aka Bowel Babe, was a cancer advocate, author, podcaster, and journalist among other things. She was...
So I chuck fatigue under the chin and tut-tut. I give into him knowingly, an indulgent mother giving up the productive moments of her day. I have to welcome him, because to scorn him is to invite a storm.
I recently casually mentioned my ostomy publicly for the first time on the Dr. Wahl show. I've wanted to do it for a long time, because every time I hear of someone feeling devastated about the...
Since I wrote "New Information for Women. Period." on this blog, I have been contacted by a number of women who are interested in learning more about menopausal hormone therapy. Note: The new...
Remember Cleo, she just turned 4. It was hard to get a picture of her in her party hat! What does "joy" feel like in your body? For me, it is a "bubble in the chest" type of sensation,...
If your life has been touched by cancer, there are certain things you know. You know that the time between a scan or bloodwork and the meeting with your oncologist is a muddy pool of ugly...
It’s nice to meet you! I write about the calms and storms we endure during this human experience.
I am a counselling therapist in private practice and a cancer survivor. Helping and connecting with others is a passion of mine, and I’ve found that blogging is the perfect avenue.
I’m so glad you popped by for a visit today.