Are You Ready for Coaching?

By Debrah Anne Tigchelaar, Certified Life Coach | November 15th

When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen. --Harley Davidson

Maybe you have read our previous blog “Is Coaching for Me?” and think coaching is right for you. But how do you know if you are ready for coaching?

Coaching is work. You are ready to start coaching if you are ready to do the work.

In coaching you get to write your story and you get to feel the success, but you also have to do the work to get there. Your coach will help you dream bigger, reach higher and will hold you accountable to attaining your goals but that requires a dedicated commitment from you.

Answer the following questions to see if you are ready for coaching:

I am willing to be accountable to another person.
I am willing to eliminate or change any self-defeating behaviors that may limit my success.
I will be honest with my coach.
I am open to talking about my dreams, visions, and goals.
I am willing to consider new ideas, behaviors, and values.
I have goals I want to achieve that have not yet been reached.

If you can answer yes to these questions, then let’s begin.

If your answers are no, that’s okay too. You might just need a little more time. We’re here when you are ready to start.

What is Psychotherapy?

September 26th

What is Psychotherapy?

By Candice Chiu, M.Ed Counselling and Psychotherapy, RP {Qualifying}

Psychotherapy is a form of mental health treatment typically conducted by talking with a professional about emotional or cognitive distress. These conversations can be in a group setting or one-on-one. While most types of psychotherapy involve talking, other modes of communication include art therapy and expressive arts therapy. No matter the mode, the goal of psychotherapy is to help relieve the mental suffering of the individual seeking it.

Understanding the Cycle of Anxiety

June 19th

Understanding the Cycle of Anxiety

By Stephanie Kolaski (Bowen), RP, PMH-C

Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. It often manifests as a cycle of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that can feel overwhelming and difficult to break.

One key component of this cycle is rumination, a pattern of repetitive, unhelpful thinking that can increase anxiety symptoms.

In this blog post, we'll explore the cognitive and behavioural cycle of anxiety, with a specific focus on the role of rumination.

What is Trauma?

November 29th

What is Trauma?

By Candice Chiu, M.Ed Counselling and Psychotherapy, RP {Qualifying}

What pops into your mind when you hear the word trauma?

Perhaps you see a violent battlefield during wartime. Or you may be visualizing a major plane crash. Maybe it’s a weapon being pointed directly at you.

If you saw one of the above or anything similar, you’re not alone. Most people think of trauma as a life-threatening experience. These dangerous situations can definitely be traumatic for many. However, if you ask most mental health professionals, they will define trauma differently. Dr. Gabor Maté, a leading specialist in the field of trauma and addiction, says that trauma is, “not what happened to you; it is what happens inside of you as a result of what happens to you”. In other words, trauma is not a situation, but an internal experience.