Evergreen Counselling SA

27/02/2021

I love this.

24/02/2021

Toxic positivity is positivity that undermines the experience of the other. Something important to watch out for.

Some great ways to be supportive but not make someone who is struggling feel guilty, ashamed, or like a burden.

Sometimes you don’t even need to say anything at all. Just being present may be exactly what the other person needs.

https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

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19/02/2021

19/02/2021

I love this. Not easy to admit but vital if you’re reaching your limits

11/01/2021

This is a great organisation to support if anyone has this skill set.

23/12/2020

The Christmas holidays can be the most difficult time of the year for so many. Feeling lonely? Struggling to cope? Its ok to not be ok this Christmas. SADAG have various 24hr helplines available over the festive season. You are not alone - there is always help and there is always hope.

23/12/2020

Some good reminders.

Some great reminders for those struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, anything this holiday season. Here’s a little tip: lean into your emotions and ask them what they are asking you to acknowledge and address. This is the only way to begin to find some peace and healing.

For more mental self-care tips & strategies check out my podcast Cleaning up the Mental Mess wherever you listen to podcasts or visit: https://anchor.fm/cleaningupthementalmess

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17/12/2020

Dealing with & healing trauma is messy, complex, and a lifelong journey. When things get too much or overwhelming, give yourself permission to slow down and do what helps you find a little joy and peace.

For more on how to identify & detox trauma see: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

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10/12/2020

Something to consider

Perfectionism is a symptom of some deeper issue, often connected to fear. This fear may have been created in childhood and led to you making decisions that only strengthened this toxic thought over the years. Maybe now this fear and perfectionism has become a part of your identity and the idea of letting it go seems terrifying, but at the same time holding onto this is causing you so much mental distress.

The first step in breaking free from this is simply the acknowledgment & awareness. Be honest with yourself- where is the perfectionism coming from?

Once you are more aware only then can you start processing, reconceptualizing, and healing. It’s going to be a long road but worth it.

I discuss this process of breaking free from perfectionism in one of the sessions at my virtual mental health summit. You can get all sessions here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/mhss

I also go into detail on how to use the 5 steps to detox your brain from perfectionism & fear in my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

09/12/2020

It’s an important difference.

08/12/2020

So much truth.

Sometimes conflict can be a good thing! As long as both sides are committed to finding a solution to solve an issue, not to be right just to be right (an ego response). It’s better to get things out in the open so they can be addressed, rather than let things fester in the dark which only causes resentment. For more on how to have healthy & constructive arguments check out my podcast episode 211 & 176: https://anchor.fm/cleaningupthementalmess