In a previous post, I described the O.A.R.S. framework (Observe, Ask + Actively Listen, Refer + Support). A simple protocol outlining how to approach someone in the workplace who may be struggling with a mental health condition. The 4-step system along with the ‘do’s and don’ts’ helps make difficult conversations more comfortable and effective. For a […]
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Feeling powerless over symptoms often goes with the territory when you live with mental illness. At least it can for me, particularly with anxiety and depression. This isn’t just the case for those of us diagnosed but also those who love and support us. They can feel at the mercy of these debilitating conditions when […]
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There is a vast difference between information and wisdom. I’m learning how to spot the difference. One fills my head and fuels my fears, the other feeds my heart and soothes my spirit. I’ve made some pretty dumb mistakes. Don’t get me started about the time I became a frosted blonde – think ‘90’s – […]
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Some of you know my story. Many of you don’t. Every experience is unique and equally valuable. Though our stories are ours and ours alone, it always amazes me how similar our journeys can be sometimes: I’ve met more than a handful of people who have run down the street naked in a psychosis. Psychosis […]
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Happy 2019! I don’t know about you, but I have mixed emotions about the New Year. Yes, yes, it’s a chance for redos, starting over, goals, the blank page spread out before us. But I also love the idea of doing absolutely nothing different for the coming year, except for one thing. This one thing […]
Every month I receive emails from parents (just like you perhaps) of adult children who have serious mental illness. You tell me many things, but the one on which you all agree is how painful it is to see your son or daughter in anguish yet at the same time not accept help. She’s angry […]
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Bird Nerd I am. I’m a bird nerd. They make me happy. Just watching them hop around, flitting here and there, puts a goofy smile on my face. I really love watching the ones in those small wee groups, like juncos, sparrows and robins. Oh and chickadees! Who doesn’t like chickadees? They’re so plucky! And […]
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When I was a kid, Halloween scared me. Don’t get me wrong, I loved trick or treating (mini Oh Henry Bars in particular). I loved creating costumes from scratch. I loved making multitudes of Kleenex ghosts and hanging them in our front window. What I didn’t like was walking home the weeks before and after […]
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7 Resources to Help Employers Address the Stickiest Workplace Mental Health Issues
getting help for others, mental health, Mental Illness, Practical Tools, resources, workplace mental healthIn a previous post, I described the O.A.R.S. framework (Observe, Ask + Actively Listen, Refer + Support). A simple protocol outlining how to approach someone in the workplace who may be struggling with a mental health condition. The 4-step system along with the ‘do’s and don’ts’ helps make difficult conversations more comfortable and effective. For a […]
3 Steps for You & Loved Ones to Help Prevent Relapse of Mental Illness
adult children, Anxiety, bipolar, depression, getting help for others, help for family, mental health, Mental Illness, Practical Tools, resources, self help tips, self-careFeeling powerless over symptoms often goes with the territory when you live with mental illness. At least it can for me, particularly with anxiety and depression. This isn’t just the case for those of us diagnosed but also those who love and support us. They can feel at the mercy of these debilitating conditions when […]
10 of My Favourite Quotes that I Live, Learn and Love From
gratitude, inspiration, mental health, Practical Tools, self-careThere is a vast difference between information and wisdom. I’m learning how to spot the difference. One fills my head and fuels my fears, the other feeds my heart and soothes my spirit. I’ve made some pretty dumb mistakes. Don’t get me started about the time I became a frosted blonde – think ‘90’s – […]
A Brief History of a Lucky Woman
adult children, Anxiety, bipolar, depression, gratitude, mental health, Mental Illness, self-care, social supportSome of you know my story. Many of you don’t. Every experience is unique and equally valuable. Though our stories are ours and ours alone, it always amazes me how similar our journeys can be sometimes: I’ve met more than a handful of people who have run down the street naked in a psychosis. Psychosis […]
The No-Resolution Resolution
mental health, Mental Illness, resources, self help tips, self-careHappy 2019! I don’t know about you, but I have mixed emotions about the New Year. Yes, yes, it’s a chance for redos, starting over, goals, the blank page spread out before us. But I also love the idea of doing absolutely nothing different for the coming year, except for one thing. This one thing […]
How to Help Your Adult Child if They Have a Mental Illness
adult children, Anxiety, bipolar, depression, getting help for others, mental health, Mental Illness, Tools for Health ProfessionalsEvery month I receive emails from parents (just like you perhaps) of adult children who have serious mental illness. You tell me many things, but the one on which you all agree is how painful it is to see your son or daughter in anguish yet at the same time not accept help. She’s angry […]
Research Suggests Watching Birds Offers Cheap! Cheep! Way to Boost Mental Health
Anxiety, Breathing Techniques, depression, evidence-based, mental health, Mental Illness, Practical Tools, PTSD, self help tips, Tools for Health ProfessionalsBird Nerd I am. I’m a bird nerd. They make me happy. Just watching them hop around, flitting here and there, puts a goofy smile on my face. I really love watching the ones in those small wee groups, like juncos, sparrows and robins. Oh and chickadees! Who doesn’t like chickadees? They’re so plucky! And […]
Superfan Steve Would Have Helped Me Like Halloween More
mental health, Mental Illness, self help tips, social supportWhen I was a kid, Halloween scared me. Don’t get me wrong, I loved trick or treating (mini Oh Henry Bars in particular). I loved creating costumes from scratch. I loved making multitudes of Kleenex ghosts and hanging them in our front window. What I didn’t like was walking home the weeks before and after […]