Stress is a common experience that many of us face in our daily lives. From work deadlines to personal responsibilities, stress can have a significant impact on our mental and physical health. However, according to Eckhart Tolle, author of “The … Continue reading 6 Innovative Ways to Manage Stress
Cleaning can be a mundane and often overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be. By incorporating Zen principles into your cleaning routine, you can turn it into a meditative and even enjoyable experience. Here’s how: Start with intention: Before … Continue reading Zen of Cleaning: Peace Through Tidying Up
Effective rethinking and paired relaxation are two key skills that can help you manage negative thoughts and emotions. These skills are often used together as a coping strategy for distressing situations. In this post, we will go through the step-by-step … Continue reading Effective Rethinking and Paired Relaxation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Life can throw us unexpected events and crises that can trigger intense emotions. It’s important to be prepared to manage these strong feelings. Creating an emergency kit tailored to your emotional needs is a fun and effective way to prepare … Continue reading ER Kit: Planning for Distress
Next time you’re overwhelmed with a strong emotion, consider using the distress tolerance tool called TIP, which stands for Temperature, Intense Exercise, and Paced Breathing. TIP is a tool that can be used to quickly change your body chemistry and … Continue reading Using TIP to Tolerate Distress
In life, we cannot magically make our emotions go away. Sometimes it can take hours, days, or weeks for emotions to subside depending on the circumstances. Learning to tolerate our emotions more effectively can make a world of difference in … Continue reading Pushing Away: A Distress Tolerance Tool
In 2017, when I first learned that cold showers could significantly improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, I immediately began suggesting it to all of my clients. Exposure to cold is known to activate the sympathetic nervous system and send … Continue reading Improve Anxiety & Depression with Cold Showers
The Blog of Psychologist, Christine Dickson, PhD 