Mindcology Blog

Tips on accepting the “Skin you're in” Just logging on to social media (Facebook, Instagram, snapchat, the list goes on…) and you’ll be enamored with the cultural beauty standards. Unrealistic expectations fill our screens and it makes sense why over 80% of women are...

Put anxiety at bay and romance in the air with your Partner This time of year is often accompanied with anxiety and pressure to do something special for your partner, along with hopes that your partner will do the same for you. But why not take the pressure off both...

Coping with the emotional pain of loosing someone to suicide.Enduring the loss of a loved one, whether a friend, family member or even an acquaintance can have a lasting impact upon your life and wellbeing. In the short term the pain is intense and the triggers are...

6 tips for making peace with your plate for those who struggle with eating disorders/disordered eating.Amidst all this joy and celebration, there is one aspect of the festivities that can cause problems for some……meals, and lots of them. During the holiday season food...

Avoiding social situations is a short-term solution for coping with Social Anxiety. How do we face our fears and break the cycle? Follow these tips to lowering your social anxiety: No one particularly enjoys speaking in front of a large crowd of people. Maybe even the...

Everyone can relate to feeling anxious from time to time. Whether this is categorized as good anxiety, or bad anxiety is the question. It’s common, and quite frankly, useful to experience anxiety when you’re facing a large decision, such as buying a house, applying...

Three ways to prepare for and navigate life’s transitions Change is inevitable, and life is a series of both expected and spontaneous changes. It is the most fundamental of natural laws and whether welcomed or shunned, there is no stopping it. Maybe you lose your job,...

You’ve made the decision to find a Counselor– But whats next?How do you find a therapist? It seems cold and impersonal to just pick a name off a list provided by the insurance company.  What about asking friends or family? Maybe…but what if I’m not ready to share...