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How to Survive the Pandemic as a Planner

There are a lot of planners out there in the world. Are you one of them? There are enough physical limitations present during this pandemic, let’s try to shift some of the mental challenges to reduce your suffering.

psychology, mental wellness, how-toLauren WallisMay 4, 2021pandemic, planning, flexibility, spontaneity, serendipidy, psychology, psychotherapyComment

How to separate work from leisure during COVID-19

Put your hand up if the COVID-19 restrictions mean you’re now working from home!

If we were all in the same room, a staggering number of you would have your hands up right now.

Find strategies to separate work from leisure to maintain mental wellness.

mental wellness, therapy, stress reliefLauren WallisNovember 30, 2020COVID-19, mental health, mental wellness, stress, work from home, WFH, 2020, depression, anxiety, therapy, psychotherapy, counselling, counseling Comment

A Letter to People-Pleasers

I see you, self-identified people-pleaser, and know how hard you can be on yourself for this trait. You give and overextend and leave yourself until last, and then wonder why it’s so hard to change this pattern.

psychotherapy, therapy, counselingLauren WallisJuly 29, 2020mental health, psychotherapy, therapy, mental wellness, self-love, self-compassion, boundaries Comments

Feel the Freedom of Forgiveness

Are you holding onto situations, resentments, or lasting pain in your life?

psychotherapy, therapy, counselling, counselingLauren WallisNovember 22, 2019Lauren Wallis Psychotherapyforgiveness, freedom, emotions, trauma, pain, closure, boundaries, psychotherapy, counselling, counseling, interpersonal, relationships Comment

We are all going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones

I’ve thought about death for as long as I can remember. When I was 5 years old, I asked my Mom to confirm if I, in fact, am going to die someday. I found it difficult to fathom that I just wouldn’t exist.

psychotherapy, therapy, counselingLauren WallisAugust 6, 2019death, psychotherapy, counselling, Counseling, existentialism, existence, universe, netflix, the good place, kristen bell, ted danzen, richard dawkins Comments

Big changes happening

If I were sitting down to have coffee with you right now, I’d have so many things to say and lots of questions for you. Grab a cup of coffee or tea, and let’s dig in!

therapyLauren WallisAugust 5, 2019psychotherapy, counselling, counseling, therapy, changes, mental health, stress, spirituality, transitions Comment

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