Love At Home Counseling
#9, 740 4th Ave S T1J 0N8 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

For those who have ever had this experience of not being heard, please remember that we all have our wounds and they are usually not visible. This Easter weekend, please be kind and be patient with your loved ones who may not immediately understand your pain because of their own.

I love this Happy couples know how to repair their ruptures in connection and get back to enjoying each other. If you and your partner need more tools and support in order to make repairs, please reach out to me or another relationship professional to get you started

Sometimes in life we can be deceived by what looks great or appealing on the exterior however when we partake in the activity, relationship, or substance, we are sorely disappointed by the outcome. We may not always be able to tell what it's going to be like without trying it first, but often there are signs to watch for or research that can be done. This could be as easy as asking others you trust for counsel or advice, or discovering the typical consequences both short ter...m and long term of such decisions. And sometimes we need to weigh out the potential pros and cons before deciding. Not all ripe fruit is bruised, not all relationships are abusive, and not all substance use leads to addiction, but sometimes they are and they do. If you need help to discern the differences, please reach out to someone you trust or an experienced professional! See more

For all those out there who are suffering with depression, anxiety, addictions, unhealthy relationships, hopelessness, health challenges, and being distraught with all the growing experiences life has thrown at you, remember that the sun always rises, waves always fall, and circumstances always change. Like it's said of Southern Alberta, If you don't like the weather, just wait a little while and it will change!

In case anyone is curious how different substances affect your brain , check out these pictures of Functional MRI's. The gaps are the areas of the brain that don't receive any blood flow. Crazy eh?

Here are some coping statements to help with radical acceptance of current undesirable circumstances.

Where do you usually find yourself in these states of mind?

Here's a lovely overview of the DBT explanation of our various mind sets. The goal is to aim for a balance between emotional mind and rational mind, hence what they call Wise Mind. Imagine seeking help from a professional who displayed no emotion or empathy whatsoever? Or would it be worse to seek help from a therapist who was so emotional that they were a puddle of tears on the floor, and maybe they weren't even tears about you?

Here's a great chart from DBT to help manage difficult emotions and more easily shift into a better emotional state.