Natalie Crawford, MSW Counselling Services

INFOGRAPHIC: Researchers rank the best workouts for depression
Evidence shows that if you have depression, you should get a psychologist and an exercise plan.
https://www.freethink.com/health/exercise-depression-yoga-running

Conversations about food seem to be a theme in recent months. So often we destroy our relationship with food by irrational rules or beliefs about it. Intuitive eating is a way to reject the diet mentality and increase connection with your body, while promoting a balanced and healthy relationship with food.

The 10 Principles of Intuitive Eating [A Complete Guide + Free PDF] Learn the 10 principles of intuitive eating to develop a healthy relationship with food and your body. Read on for tips and key concepts.

Another way to counteract the negativity bias https://www.facebook.com/100051495990011/posts/795874655472394/?mibextid=Nif5oz

See Good Intentions By recognizing positive intentions we feel safer, supported, and happier. You have to actively look for good intentions. The practice of looking for good intentions may make you happier, and give you a stronger sense of our common humanity.

Love this❤️ Take in the Good…

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~Amy

https://thepowermoves.com/too-good-to-leave-too-bad-to-stay-book-summary/

Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay: Summary & Review + PDF | TPM Too Good to Leave Too Bad to Stay summary and review. Also available in PDF.

Home - Hold Me Tight Online Secure adults have better relationships. They are more empathic to others, and better care-givers. They also know what they need and understand how to ask for support when the going gets tough.

This is a great page to follow for understanding our children's needs and how to navigate the challenges in parenting.
https://www.facebook.com/attachmentnerd?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Attachment Nerd Licensed therapist nerding out on the art and science of Connecting, Healing, and Hoping.
Mom to 3.

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Growth is tough and never a straight line to the top🙏🏽

Heard this today and wanted to share❤️

' We do what we know to get us through the night, and then ironically often remain stuck in these constrained strategies and perspectives in the light of day.'
Johnson (2019)

It's hard to see change when we are in it! We often think we are unsuccessful if we haven't reached the goal. A reminder that progress looks many different ways🙏🏽

Inspirational, practical, and a great read!

Depression Hates A Moving Target: How Running With My Dog Brought Me Back From The Brink: (running ... Running Can Be the Best Therapy for Depression“Nita''s brave, honest book imparts hard-won lessons on using running to combat depression.” ―Scott Douglas, contributing writer for Runner''s World and author of Running Is My T...

A wonderful resource for building connection

Gottman Card Decks App - Couples | The Gottman Institute Inspired by the popular card decks from The Art and Science of Love weekend workshop for couples, this fun app offers helpful questions, statements, and ideas for improving your relationship.

We go first.

~Amy

https://www.amnesty.org.au/10-ways-to-be-an-ally-to-first-nations-communities/

10 ways to be an ally to First Nations communities Sometimes, despite our best intentions, we may actually do harm without realising it, because we have not taken the time to be a genuine ally

'Taking in the good' is a skill that increases our happiness😁

Take in the Good Taking in the good is a brain-science savvy and psychologically skillful way to improve how you feel, get things done, and treat others.

The new, cozier, counselling room at Thrive 💓 Love this space....

Vulnerability for the win🙌🏽

Responsive parenting is crucial for development. This is why. There is a pervading belief that as long as children are fed and safe, they should be left to self-soothe. Research suggests that warm, responsive parenting fosters better development.