by Joelle Lazar | Jul 4, 2019 | Emotional Wellbeing, From the Heart, Therapists, Uncategorized
My client, Betty, was told that she has treatment resistant depression, bipolar 2, and borderline personality traits. She started each new type of therapy or program believing that it was the magic bullet. This would inevitably result in disappointment. Psychiatrist...
by Joelle Lazar | Jan 28, 2019 | Emotional Wellbeing, Recovery
John, my client, is weeping. Sobs grip his body. The sound of them, and his posture, tell me that John is dissociated from his present moment self – a 55 year old man, and successful real estate agent who is years ahead of the trauma he lived through. John,” I...
by Joelle Lazar | Jun 5, 2017 | Emotional Wellbeing, From the Heart
We don’t have to conform with an image of beauty that is artificial, and beyond our reach. Many people are tormented by toxic beliefs about the unworthiness of their body. Negative body image can perpetuate an unhealthy relationship with food, or in more extreme cases...
by Joelle Lazar | Dec 11, 2016 | From the Heart, Uncategorized
The kindness revolution is about fostering connection in a culture where aversion, disinterest and suspicion are the norm. Taking a risk – pulling away from our devices, and pushing through the fog of isolation is a first step. As you ride the bus, walk in the...
by Joelle Lazar | Nov 30, 2016 | Emotional Wellbeing, Families, From the Heart, Uncategorized
Being emotionally available for our kids is the foundation of secure attachment, and the key to healthy, confident, and thriving kids. When children feel vulnerable, sad, or distressed, they need us to comfort and soothe them so they learn to do so for themselves....
by Joelle Lazar | Nov 12, 2016 | Families, From the Heart, Nourishing Thoughts, Vancouver
Practicing self-care over the holidays allows us to give of ourselves in a healthy way so our time with family and friends is meaningful and enjoyable. Unfortunately, for many people the holidays can feel stressful and overwhelming. Financial pressures, unrealistic...
by Joelle Lazar | Aug 8, 2016 | Emotional Wellbeing, From the Heart, Uncategorized
A morning ritual is a way to start your day consciously. YOU create your morning ritual – your personal recipe for purifying your body, mind, spirit, and honing your commitment to manifest your Supercharge! life vision… Over the years meditation has been the...
by Joelle Lazar | Aug 3, 2016 | Emotional Wellbeing, Families, Uncategorized
Mindful parenting helps parents to remain present, and compassionate when our children become emotionally explosive. Rather than succumb to the impact of stress, and negative reactions such as yelling, withdrawing, or using threats or bribes, mindful parenting helps...
by Joelle Lazar | May 29, 2016 | Emotional Wellbeing, Nourishing Thoughts, Uncategorized
Radical acceptance allows us to see ourself and the situation we are in as we/it truly is so we can live life to the fullest. Rather than avoid situations that may trigger difficult emotions, distress tolerance increases confidence and self-esteem. As we learn to...
by Joelle Lazar | Feb 10, 2016 | From the Heart, Nourishing Thoughts
In a van bouncing along bumby, dusty switchbacks from L’Ago Atitlan to Guatemala city, I discovered the Peruvian Medecine Wheel (hereafter “the wheel”). The wheel provides a map for how we can hold compassion for ourselves, and embrace each phase of our journey to...
