Stressful situations are unfortunately a part of life and can come at any moment.  If our bodies didn’t have a stress response, humans would not have been able to survive this long–our ancestors were able to get away from a saber tooth tiger because the stress response triggered their adrenaline, allowing them to act quickly […]

The most effective way to heal yourself is to learn how to love and accept yourself unconditionally. Loving and taking care of yourself should be your number one priority.  When we accept all aspects of ourselves, even the parts we would rather not look at, we allow ourselves to heal from the pain of not […]

Mindfulness is all about returning to your body and allowing yourself to just be. If you struggle with anxiety and depression, being present with your emotions will help you move past the discomfort and learn from the messages your feelings send you. Developing your own mindfulness practice will help you when you are feeling overwhelmed […]

Self-awareness is important to develop on your healing journey, and it is a vital skill to have if you want to have a fulfilling life.  “Self-awareness is the ability to focus on yourself and how your actions, thoughts, or emotions do or don’t align with your internal standards. If you’re highly self-aware, you can objectively […]

At Integrative Counsel, we draw from many schools of learning, and Taoism is one of them. Taoism is both a religion and a philosophy of life, focusing on ‘Wu Wei”, which refers to a state of being where you find peace in acceptance and stillness. This, in Taoism, is our true essence. In today’s culture, […]

Are you stuck in a cycle of self-criticism? Do you have constant negative, internal thoughts about yourself? Do you beat yourself up when you make mistakes? Having unrealistic expectations of yourself is a form of self-betrayal because you are setting yourself up for failure. This gets you stuck because you immediately cling to the idea […]

Did you know that active listening increases well-being? Humans are hardwired for social interaction and connection. One of the many ways we connect with each other is through communication, and effective communication starts with active listening. What is active listening? Active listening is when you make a conscious effort to really hear what someone else […]

You’re sick of the pressure at work causing you to feel burned out. You feel like you have no balance in your life, causing you to feel uninspired and apathetic. You may be experiencing fatigue, forgetfulness, insomnia, detachment, and a lack of concentration and productivity. Burnout can affect how you function day to day and […]

Have you ever decided in the morning that you will stick to a goal, such as being patient with others, and find yourself lashing out at someone 4 hours later? Most of the time we set goals with the best of intentions, and end up getting lost in our conditioned patterns of behavior somewhere along […]

    When you have been in a negative frame of mind for so long, it can be incredibly hard to shift your perspective and start thinking more positively. When you have external factors that are negatively affecting your life, it can be even harder to maintain a positive outlook. Fear and sadness easily slip […]