Even though we know the benefits of regular exercise on our physical and mental health, many of us still find it challenging to maintain an exercise regimen. I know it was my experience! Of course, you have to take caution with medical needs and that’s why it’s important to consult with your doctor first. Any […]
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February Year of the Peer Theme – Authenticity
Celebrating Year of the Peer 2023 What does it mean to be authentic in your life and recovery? Being authentic means being your genuine self. Examples of it can include speaking on the subject of mental health, whether in front of legislators, especially those considering how much money will be spent in the various capacities […]
About Resilience
Resilience is the capacity to overcome obstacles, adversity, and stress. It is a skill that may be acquired and enhanced by various activities, including engaging in self-care, creating social networks, or learning coping mechanisms. When you are resilient, you can draw on your inner strength to overcome obstacles or setbacks like losing your job, being […]
Taking a Mental Health Day
We all get stressed from time to time. We know that the COVID crisis has been shining a light on mental health. So many of us were literally stuck inside isolated and alienated from our fellow wo/man. It seems, I actually hope, that people are realizing that they need to take care of their mental […]
Happy Valentine’s Month!
The holiday got me thinking about self-love, a great and important subject in mental health, for all people. Self-love is our ability to think kind thoughts about ourselves, our ability to keep negative thoughts at bay, our ability to (allow ourselves) to enjoy life and so forth. I got to interview Sharon and talk about […]
Structure
Structure: What it is, why it is important and how to create it What is structure? One of the things that I remember the most about a hospital stay was being provided a piece of paper that had all the activities, from classes to recreation to mealtime for every day of the week all on […]
Emotional and Physical safety and the Vibe of Trillium
When I first started coming to Trillium in 2008, it is safe to say that I was very fearful of most things in the outside world (outside of my home). I only came to the Center for an hour at a time and I only sat in the front area which was close to the […]
Self Care That May Prevent a Crisis
Self-care is an essential part of our daily lives. It’s the little things we do to make sure we’re healthy and happy, like eating a healthy breakfast or taking a relaxing bath. But it’s also a big part of how we take care of ourselves in times of crisis, when the challenges we face are […]
Coping Skills
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t handle the stress of your life? Like, not just one thing, but everything? There’s so much pressure to be successful and happy, but it can all become too much sometimes. It’s easy to want to crawl into a hole and never come out. But what if we could […]
Exercise and mental health
Exercise has an important role in our mental health. Exercise stimulates chemicals in our body that affect our mood, stabilizes our emotions, and makes us overall much happier people. Exercise can make us have a positive look on ourselves and shape our bodies into something that we desire. Today we will talk about exercise and […]