The following piece was written by Alexander for Optimity Rewards blog page to address mental health and returning to work. This is the...

'Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong' - Mahatma Ghandi. Forgiveness is one of the most powerful choices that a person can make. I...

To really understand why progress is more important than perfection. I think first we need to understand that progress is more important...

The 5 by 5 Rule ‘If it won’t matter in 5 years, do not spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it’ This was shared at an event I...

photo credit - @djpulsemuscat Being #proactive is something that I speak to in a majority of my #counselling sessions. So much of our...

How to support someone who is suicidal. Learn what to say, what to ask and how the professionals approach a person who is having suicidal t

I am looking for coping skills… This is something that I have heard quite often in my work with people when they tell me they are...

Choosing a therapist can feel overwhelming and the need to research interventions and modalities to understand which one is best. Then,...

Mindfulness is not a new practice, but it has gained popularity in the last several years. The deliberate practice of mindfulness has...

Therapy and Vulnerability: Why We Avoid Both and Why We Shouldn’t Read Time – ~4 minutes We spend time, energy, and money on our physical...