Sylvia Peske Psychological Services Inc.

01/20/2022

Yoga for the Brain is self-directed therapy that can be used in addition to or to fully replace one on one therapy sessions. View these classes as an ongoing therapeutic process. Once you have worked through a single issue or event (we call these targets), you might choose to set another target to work through. You can work through as many additional targets as you want. Research shows that it can take up to six-session to work through one issue or target.

Yoga for the Brain will teach you how to increase your overall mental fitness. From these classes you will learn how:

➡️ to show up and hold space for yourself no matter where you are at;
➡️ to discover and increase your understanding of who you are authentically;
➡️ to increase your sense of mindful connection to yourself and to your life;
➡️ to become more flexible with yourself and your perceived limitations;
➡️ to stretch your perceptions of self, others, and life;
➡️ to soothe your emotional charges/states;
➡️ to maintain and practice your growing skillset.

Yoga for the Brain is currently being offered virtually weekly on Tuesdays at 4:00pm (Pacific Time). Classes run up to 90 minutes and are $125 per class. For more information, please check out the information sheet:http://sylviapeske.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Yoga-for-the-Brain-EMDR-Class-Info-Sheet.pdf

06/02/2021

06/02/2021

06/30/2020

To learn more about what Sylvia is doing to protect the safety of her clients, community members and herself, please visit: http://sylviapeske.com/health-safety/

03/16/2020

To view my full response to COVID-19 situation, please click on the photo.

05/31/2019

Cops and PTSD - Why you should care, what you can do.

http://ow.ly/uAb550u5tYy

05/23/2019

In a talk that's by turns heartbreaking and hilarious, writer and podcaster Nora McInerny shares her hard-earned wisdom about life and death. Her candid approach to something that will, let's face it, affect us all, is as liberating as it is gut-wrenching.

http://ow.ly/XD1t50uo1nF

05/15/2019

05/09/2019

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among police officers and tends to manifest over time, resulting from multiple stress-related experiences. This is better known as cumulative . Cumulative PTSD can be even more dangerous than PTSD caused from a single traumatic event, largely because cumulative PTSD is more likely to go unnoticed and untreated. If recognized early and treated properly, officers and their families can overcome the debilitating effects of cumulative PTSD. The key to early intervention and treatment is recognizing the signs of PTSD and seeking help sooner rather than later.

We invite our local Kelowna RCMP to book a FREE 30-minute initial consultation to explore how we can be of service to those challenged with trauma.

http://ow.ly/KKGv50u5qLF

05/03/2019

Emergency service and health-care workers who serve the public are routinely exposed to . They include officers, , emergency medical services staff, hospital emergency department staff, funeral home workers, 911 operators and many others. We can't afford to lose those who do so much good in our society to the impact of trauma. We all need to watch out for our peers, colleagues, friends and family members in the aftermath of trauma and do everything within our ability to encourage those in need to seek service as well as to release the stigma of seeking treatment.

Book a FREE 30-minute initial consultation and see if it would be right for you at http://sylviapeske.com

05/02/2019

How do we help the first responders who endure… April 29, 2019 by elizabeth Late one night in the summer of 2014, Bill Rusk, a police sergeant in Owen Sound, Ont., was crouched on the roof of a downtown store, watching the window of a second-floor apartment in the building next door. His squad had...

04/29/2019

For many years, professionals & officials believed that was triggered by a single harrowing event. Researchers have now begun to discern the cumulative effects of sustained exposure to intense workplace pressures. , whose jobs commit them to persistent, repeated exposure to potentially triggering incidents, are at ongoing risk of developing PTSD.

If you or someone you know has experienced in the workplace message us and find out how our One-on-One, Individual, Personalized Workshops can help.

http://ow.ly/cnns50tbIQx

How do we help the first responders who endure… April 29, 2019 by elizabeth Late one night in the summer of 2014, Bill Rusk, a police sergeant in Owen Sound, Ont., was crouched on the roof of a downtown store, watching the window of a second-floor apartment in the building next door. His squad had...

04/22/2019

The need for purpose is one the defining characteristics of human beings. Human beings crave purpose, and suffer serious psychological difficulties when we don’t have it. Purpose is a fundamental component of a fulfilling life.

Need assistance in finding and defining your Purpose? Our new One-on-One, Individual, Personalized Workshop may be the right choice for you. In addition to balancing perceptions, transforming stress, and learning about who we are; This workshop creates an opportunity for discovering meaning and purpose i our lives in response to our perceived challenges. Direct message for more information and to book an appointment.

http://ow.ly/g2gZ50pyKz3

04/19/2019

Through the adventure of self-discovery, you can learn to know yourself better as a person;
- your situation in life
- your desires
- your goals
- the value of your emotions
- your hopes and dreams
- your capacity to love everything around you, whether it be nature, family, friends, acquaintances, etc.

Start your journey of Self Discovery now by direct messaging us and scheduling your One-on-One, Individual, Personalized Workshop.

http://sylviapeske.com/blog/2019/04/08/the-adventure-of-self-discovery/

04/15/2019

While luck and genes play a part in learning who you are, you can also apply deliberate strategies to help you find your True Self. Think of your search as a treasure hunt, with clues and red herrings scattered along the way.

Start your Self-Discovery journey with one of our new One-on-One, Individual, Personalized Workshop. IN addition to balancing perceptions and transforming stress; this workshop creates an opportunity for understanding who we are related to our symptoms. Message us directly for more information and to book your Discovery Session.

http://ow.ly/VbVm50pyly0

04/12/2019

The truth is, no matter how great your life may be, you will eventually deal with disappointments, setbacks, failures, and even loss and trauma. Everyone must face difficult situations, and everyone must come up with effective ways to deal with and bounce back from these situations.

Need some help with coping - our One-on-One, Individual, Personalized Workshops may be the answer. Using the hierarchy of triggers, this workshop implements strategies for balancing perceptions and transforming distress into enstress.

http://ow.ly/Owle50py730

04/08/2019

Research is starting to reveal that there is a natural and instinctive path that grief takes that leads to the healthier outcomes. If you or someone you know is struggling with grief, there is help. Our new One-on-One Personalized Workshops may be the answer. For more information message us directly or call 778-594-1616.

http://ow.ly/zGxE50pxT93

04/03/2019

Coping with the loss of a close friend or family member may be one of the hardest challenges that many of us face. When we lose a spouse, sibling or parent our grief can be particularly intense. Our One-on-One, Individual, Personalized Workshops can help to move forward through implementing strategies for balancing perceptions and transforming grief into relief.

For more information and to book appointment email hello@sylviapeske.com or call 778-594-1616

http://ow.ly/Lxmv50p1wng

04/01/2019

Introducing new one-on-one, individual, personalized workshops focusing on GRIEF, COPING, SELF-DISCOVERY and INSPIRATION. This format of therapy occurs in a one-on-one setting and is not group therapy. Check back to find out more about these unique and effective therapy opportunities. http://ow.ly/qvHB30ohCfQ

04/01/2019

To worry is normal at times of stress and usually goes away on its own. What if the worry doesn’t go away? There are certain individuals who worry constantly - feeling as though their worry takes control. They may feel like they just can’t stop. Others don’t notice their problem with constant worry until they feel physical signs of stress: headaches, stomach aches, muscle tension, fatigue. If your worry is affecting the quality of your life, you may have something called generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) http://ow.ly/l6of30obqqY

03/29/2019

Research suggests that both genetics and environment can play a role in the development of social anxiety problems. Social anxiety tends to run in families, which means if someone in your family has an anxiety problem you may be more likely to develop one. Various life events or experiences, such as being teased or bullied, can play a role. Social anxiety problems can develop slowly over time, often starting in elementary school or early adolescence, or after a particularly embarrassing or stressful event. http://ow.ly/TPDI30o7M4A

03/25/2019

The complex stimulus of sunlight can affect your mood and mental health through a number of mechanisms, including affecting your vitamin D, serotonin, endorphins, nitric oxide levels and mitochondrial energy. http://ow.ly/41pQ30o6P5w

03/22/2019

True words from Carol Burnett.

03/18/2019

To examine a situation for overindulgence we use a tool called the Test of Four. We ask four questions. Each question is based on our overindulgence research. A “Yes” answer to one or more questions indicates overindulgence http://ow.ly/Op5e30o61G8

03/15/2019

03/11/2019

If you are a first responder affected by trauma, it can seem difficult to come forward. But trying to ignore what you’re going through only increases your stress and allows the problem to become more entrenched and tougher to treat. It can also lead you to try to self-medicate the distressing feelings with food or drugs or alcohol—and that can lead to a whole other set of problems, including addiction. http://ow.ly/6fcT30nWNjA

03/08/2019

Pain is invisible. This can lead people who experience chronic pain to feel misunderstood or alone in their suffering. Some people find the legitimacy of their pain is questioned. Other people believe pain is “all in the head.” Pain is, indeed, all in the head because the brain is located in the head, and the origin of pain is in the brain. http://ow.ly/Ud5G30nWLDK

03/06/2019

As health care decision makers and often caregivers for their families, women tend to put others’ needs before their own. With so many competing responsibilities, women often don’t take time for themselves and their overall wellness can be compromised. http://ow.ly/tRJ830nWKCP