COLETTE MRAZEK & ASSOCIATES is currently looking for an EXPERIENCED COUPLES AND FAMILY THERAPIST - REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR (RCC or CCC) or REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER (RSW or RCSW) or REGISTERED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST (RMFT) or REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST (RPsych) Term: 8-15 clinical hours per week | in person/ virtual | evening or weekend shifts necessary. Start date: ASAP We are looking for an experienced [...]
Self-Regulation Workshop: A three-part series that teaches you about your nervous system and arms you with individualized strategies that allow you to remain calm clear and connected in times of stress. Click here for the enrollment form.
Written by Colette Mrazek, M.Ed., R.C.C. Illustration by Sean Maxey It's happened to all of us. There we were, an innocent young kid, trying to learn something new or struggling with a task and someone attempts to encourage us by being the tough-guy: "Oh come on, it's not that hard! Why can't you just focus? You're not even trying! You can't do anything right!" Maybe [...]
I really related to this piece by Sarah Schuster. I know many of you will as well: http://themighty.com/2016/06/living-with-high-functioning-and-hidden-anxiety/
A humorous talk by researcher Brene Brown that explains why we need to lean into uncomfortable emotions and how this will lead to more connection, joy and meaning in our lives: https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability?language=en
An inspiring TED talk by Dr. Shimi Kang: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EHZAQmw2JA
Another helpful resource by Dr. Laura Markham: http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/When_You_Lose_it_With_Your_Child
Helpful resource by Renee Jain for caregivers to use when their children are feeling anxious: http://www.positive-parents.org/2016/05/49-phrases-to-calm-and-anxious-child.html
Dr. Laura Markham explains how punishment leads to shame and how toxic shame leads to struggles with anxiety, depression and addictions: http://www.ahaparenting.com/blog/_punishment_shaming_children
The new reality of infidelity: http://www.salon.com/2016/04/29/grief_sedated_by_orgasm_orgasm_heightened_by_grief_beyonce_lemonade_and_the_new_reality_of_infidelity/
