by Joelle Lazar | Jan 14, 2015 | Recovery
Joshua is reclined on the red couch in his blue snow boarder pyjamas. “Joshua,” I say, “Would you like to go skiing this weekend?” “No,” he says “I don’t.” “Why not?” I ask. “Because last time I fell and it hurt.” “But Joshua, it doesn’t hurt anymore, does it?...
by Joelle Lazar | Nov 4, 2014 | Emotional Wellbeing
Waiting is not my forte. Sitting in traffic, unexpected ferry delays, and appointments that don’t start on time, challenge me to stay relaxed. My usual reaction to unexpected delays is resistance, “Oh, no. Here we go. This sucks”. My body responds with furrowed eye...
by Joelle Lazar | Oct 4, 2014 | Emotional Wellbeing
Our thoughts arise like waves in the ocean and are constantly in flux. Our psychic landscape changes from moment to moment. Thoughts reverberate as emotions, sensations, impulses, and other stimuli. Often we push away our emotions choosing to avoid discomfort or...
by Joelle Lazar | Sep 23, 2014 | Emotional Wellbeing
I’m fearless when it comes to talking to new people. I can approach pretty much anyone and strike up a conversation. It’s not always easy, and I don’t always feel totally comfortable, but I CAN do it. It took me awhile to get to this place where I can feel discomfort,...
