Briony McKean

September 3, 2021
Strategies for Managing Burnout

Simple Strategies to Manage Burnout

Burnout is a psychological syndrome that develops in response to chronic workplace stress. Research shows it can impact mental and physical health, increase substance use, harm relationships, and reduce productivity. Understanding burnout and taking proactive steps can help restore balance, prevent long-term effects, and support wellbeing. What Are the Signs […]
March 2, 2021
Managing Anxiety through Mindfulness

Managing Anxiety through Mindful Activity

  Humans, much like cows chewing their cud, have a tendency to ruminate — repeatedly thinking about past events, conversations, or worries about the future. Unlike a cow, this mental “chewing” can last minutes, hours, days, or even weeks, contributing to anxiety and stress. Understanding rumination and learning how to […]
January 27, 2021
EMDR Treatment for Trauma

EMDR Treatment for Trauma

When we think about trauma, we tend to think about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) e.g. war, assault, family violence, natural disaster or motor vehicle accidents. Many clients who present with anxiety or depression (and other mental health issues) at our clinic have been affected by disturbing life experiences such as […]
October 21, 2020
10 Tips for Mental Well-Being

10 Tips for Mental Well-Being

Our modern-day life can certainly be challenging with many demands on our time, attention and energy and we can become overwhelmed. We may think we are not good enough in some way as we struggle to meet our own and others’ expectations. In the process, our mental wellbeing suffers. Mental […]
September 24, 2020
Climate change and cognitive biases

Climate Change and Cognitive Biases

This extended blog will review a brief history of climate change and how the evolution of the human mind works against us through cognitive biases, when we attempt to understand climate change science, and the change required to curb global warming. We will look at the training required of a […]
June 16, 2020
Warning Signs of Postnatal depression

7 Warning Signs of Postnatal Depression

Conception, pregnancy and the post-natal period can be such a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences for many women and their partners. This can include everything from difficulties conceiving to high risk pregnancies to traumatic births and difficult breastfeeding journeys and everything in between. All these combined with the transformative and […]

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