05/28/2026
Honour the bridge... and just keep walking. I like to use the bridge theory a lot.
What I like about using the practices of Mindfulness & CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapies) is that they are a powerful synergy that can help us notice our thoughts & perceptions... and notice how most of them are unhelpful.
Perception isn’t about truth or lies, or who's right and who's wrong - it’s about interpretation.
Our perception is how we make sense of what we see, feel, and experience.
Our perspective is shaped by our history, our culture, our beliefs, nervous system, and coping strategies.
When I listen to my younger sibling describe our childhood, it sometimes sounds like we grew up in completely different homes. Same events. Same people. Totally different interpretations.
Neither of us is “wrong.” We’re just seeing life through different lenses.
What happens when we notice that some of our perceptions are no longer helping us live well?
When we learn how to gently examine our perceptions and shift perspectives,
we can:
✔️ Reduce anxiety & depression.
✔️ Build confidence.
✔️ Change unhelpful habits.
✔️ Strengthen overall well-being.
To support you - or someone you care about - I’ve gathered a collection of complimentary, practical tools that help create healthier perspectives and more supportive inner dialogue.
🔗 https://mentalhealthfa.ca/toolkit
These are a few of my favourite tools. You can explore at your own pace - and use in ways that make sense for you.
What we practice grows stronger.💫
We’re each walking our own path, but we don’t have to walk it alone. Let’s keep showing up for ourselves and for each other❣️
May the force be with you,
and remember...
YOU are the force!
❤ Tanya