Dr. Arianna Yakirov

Jen Vishloff has amazing insights on how to deal with COVID FOMO (fear of missing out) - click the link below to read her article.

Managing Feelings of Anxiety-Depression-Low Energy During this Time... When we’re stressed like we all are right now, our emotions don’t come in tidy packages of either anxiety or depression or low energy. They’re basically a jumble of all of these feelings with others tossed in the mix like difficulty focusing, distractibility, and often a feeling of fogginess in our brain. One of the best things to realize first is that THIS IS NORMAL.... Instead of adding another layer of emotional discomfort by judging ourselves for having these feelings, one of the most helpful things to do and do regularly is to NOTICE THAT YOU’RE HAVING DISTRESSING THOUGHTS and shift from being in your thoughts and your head as it were, to being in your body. Notice what you feel as opposed to what you’re thinking and then use your breath to breathe through the feeling. After doing this for 10 or 15 minutes, if at all possible, GET OUTSIDE. Sunlight and fresh air are rechargers, like plugging into the Universal energy socket. If you can get to a place with trees, your backyard or a nearby park, one of the most recharging things you can do is called Forest Bathing. https://hollyhock.ca/8stepsforesttherapy/

I’ve been a therapist now for over 20 years, and while I’ve been working online with some of my clients for a couple of years, I have now moved my entire practice online. What I’m getting from my clients is that while most of them are adapting, there is now, not only ongoing anxiety and fear but also a kind of battle fatigue setting in. Most of my clients are really trying to practice the suggestions that make a huge day-to-day difference which include: keeping to a schedu...le, getting dressed in the morning as if you’re going to work outside, getting outside for a half an hour to an hour a day for exercise, and staying connected to family and friends through all our available social media technology. There is also a reminder to distinguish between the things you can control and those you can’t and to focus on the many things you can control, like for example how often you look at news-related information. As we continue to stay in quarantine while we have to, how do we manage Groundhog Day Syndrome? In other words, how can we combat the feeling that every day is the same as the one before, especially when our days start to get repetitive? If we think about how we remember events in our life, doing things for the first time usually leaves the most lasting impression and the more we keep doing them, the more routine they become. Before we know it, time seems to fly by and we can hardly recall which day was which. Even though you’re sheltering at home, The key to curbing Groundhog Day Syndrome is to TRY NEW THINGS. Maybe you can’t go to that restaurant you’ve been meaning to try, but you can always a special new recipe or order food from somewhere new while supporting your local businesses. Even though you can’t join a sports team, you can put on a YouTube video of a workout you would never dream of trying. Have a meaningful interaction with someone you’ve always wanted to get to know better. We can break out of the rut of everyday monotony simply by breaking out of our comfort zones. Routines can feel familiar and cozy, but they can also make us feel like days are passing at the blink of an eye. https://www.dr-yakirov.com//how-to-free-yourself-from-grou

Hello Facebookverse! If you're stuck at home, you might be tempted to schedule a ton of boredom-busting activities to prevent that dreaded "bleh" feeling of having nothing to do - but it can also be so valuable to let kids (and adults!) figure out how to grapple with boredom on their own.

If your self-judgment is causing you pain, you can talk about it. We can acknowledge our shortcomings and aim to do better without feeling ashamed! ... #drariannayakirov #counselling #counseling #relationships #cbt #therapy #selfcare #selflove #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes #connection #happiness #conscious #communication #mindset #personalgrowth #selfmastery #selfaware #selfawareness #energy #growth #discipline #commitment See more

Yoga on the beach, detox smoothies, long hikes and hours of daily meditation when you think of the word holistic, what comes to mind? Holistic has become a buzzword for all things related to health and wellness, but we shouldn’t discount it for its popularity! Click the link below to learn more about what "holistic" means and why holistic therapy is so important. http://www.dr-yakirov.com/blogs/what-does-holistic-mean ... #drariannayakirov #holistic #holistichealth #holistichealing #wholistic #selfcare #selflove #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes #connection #happiness #conscious #communication #mindset #personalgrowth #selfmastery #selfaware #selfawareness #energy #growth #discipline #commitment See more

Do you tend to build walls around your professional relationships? Using principles of marital therapy, we can actually learn to have healthier relationships at work! Learn more by clicking the link to my blog: http://www.dr-yakirov.com//relationships-at-work-its-not-w ... #drariannayakirov #work #career #relationships #maritaltherapy #marriage #selfcare #selflove #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes #connection #happiness #conscious #communication #mindset #personalgrowth #selfmastery #selfaware #selfawareness #energy #growth #discipline #commitment See more

Sometimes, it’s hard to tell why some couples last and others don’t. As a Gottman trained couples therapist, I believe that it’s never too late to make your relationship better. Research has shown that there are seven key elements to any healthy relationship - and some of them might surprise you. Which elements do your relationships have?... Click here to read the blog: http://www.dr-yakirov.com//the-7-keys-to-a-healthy-long-la #drariannayakirov #couples #couplegoals #relationships #maritaltherapy #marriage #selfcare #selflove #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes #connection #happiness #conscious #communication #mindset #personalgrowth #selfmastery #selfaware #selfawareness #energy #growth #discipline #commitment

Everybody has moments of tension in a relationship. Conflict is common, and can even be healthy at times! We can learn about one another and grow together as a result of talking things out. But what happens when communication isn’t going as smoothly as you’d hoped? Research has shown that there are four communication styles which can predict the end of a relationship. Do you use any of these? Read the blog to find out. http://www.dr-yakirov.com//the-4-horsemen-of-the-apoc...alyps #drariannayakirov #couples #couplegoals #relationships #maritaltherapy #marriage #selfcare #selflove #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes #connection #happiness #conscious #communication #mindset #personalgrowth #selfmastery #selfaware #selfawareness #energy #growth #discipline #commitment

Sometimes, what you own ends up owning you... Read the blog on living a clutter-free life! http://www.dr-yakirov.com/blogs/getting-rid-of-clutter... #drariannayakirov #konmari #clutter #clutterfree #cbt #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #selfcare #selflove #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes #connection #happiness #conscious #bethechange #mindset #personalgrowth #selfmastery #selfaware #selfawareness #energy #growth #discipline #commitment

You are not broken and you do not have to be "fixed." ... #drariannayakirov #johannhari #depression #anxiety #connection #selfcare #selflove #mindful #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes #happiness #conscious #consciousness #bethechange #mindset #selfcompassion #personalgrowth #selfmastery #selfaware #selfawareness #energy #evolve #growth

We all know the feeling of being so immersed in an activity that hours can fly by at the blink of an eye. Maybe you’ve been playing music or reading a good book so intensely that all other thoughts disappear. Some people call this getting into the zone, but Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi calls it flow. He believes, like many others, that we are in control of our own happiness, and that flow can help us get there. To learn more about how to achieve the state of flow and ha...rness it in our daily lives, read the blog! http://www.dr-yakirov.com/blogs/flow #drariannayakirov #flow #flowstate #selfcare #selflove #mindful #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes #happiness #conscious #consciousness #bethechange #mindsetshift #mindsetiseverything #mindsetofgreatness #mindsetsetofgreatness #personalgrowth #selfmastery #selfaware #selfawareness #energy #evolve #growth #discipline #commitment

What helps you communicate and listen to complaints? Any healthy relationship is liable to complaints. To avoid conflict, some of us can fall into the trap of AVOIDING COMPLAINTS whenever possible - but it's important to remember the value of complaining, and difference between complaints and criticisms.... COMPLAINTS are a request for change. We complain whenever we try to communicate a solution to a perceived issue. Expressing a complaint can be a sign of intimacy, born of a desire to make things better in a relationship. CRITICISMS, on the other hand, are jabs at a person's character. They aim to inflict emotional pain and lower the other person. It is the difference between "I don't like the way this situation unfolded," and "Your personality created the situation." #drariannayakirov #relationship #complain #criticism #couplestherapy #couples #communication #nvc #selfcare #selflove #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes

Do your thoughts spark joy? The newest trend in clutter-free living has been encouraging people to ask themselves: does it spark joy? Why not apply the KonMari method to our minds? ... Much like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), decluttering our minds of unhelpful thoughts can be a great way to create a more peaceful inner life for ourselves. To learn more about how to KonMari your mind, check out the blog! http://www.dr-yakirov.com/blogs/konmari-your-mind #drariannayakirov #konmari #clutter #clutterfree #cbt #cognitivebehavioraltherapy #selfcare #selflove #mindfulness #mentalhealth #therapy #psychology #counseling #coach #positivethinking #wisdom #dailyquotes