Category Archives: Strategies for Self

Positive Neuroplasticity

Settling Tools for the Unsettled

During times of stress, it is normal and common to feel unsettled. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore the the negativity bias and strategies to incorporate positive neuroplasticity during times of adjustment.

May 2022

Making Micro-Decisions

Choosing the Path Our Thoughts Take

In a single day, we may have anywhere between 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts. in this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana TIkasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore micro-strategies to guide your thoughts towards healthier, kinder, and more mindful decisions.

March 2022

We’re Not Rocking the Pandemic Either

Plus, Polyvagal Theory 101

Polyvagal Theory was first introduced by behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel share micro-strategies to engage the vagus nerve and regulate the stress response

January 2022

Extra Sleep, But Less Energy

When Depletion Becomes the Norm Q&A

In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about chronic fatigue, sleep deficits, overwork.

November 2021

compassion fatigue 101

Compassion Fatigue 101

On-Demand Course

Repeated and chronic exposure to large volumes of difficult stories can erode our sense of empathy for others. In this on-demand course, we will explore the "costs of caring" and learn strategies to identify and address compassion fatigue.

October 2021

Here We Go (Again)

Finding Joy During Turbulent Times

What are the subtle and critical stories that you tell yourself? In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu and Diana Tikasz explore recalibration, hostile attributions, and strategies to find joy during turbulent times.

September 2021

Faking It

Recognizing Imposter Syndrome

At what point in your career did you move from "faking it" to "making it?" In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel discuss the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and how it manifests early in a helping professional's career.

May 2021

Managing Brain Fog

Strategies to Address Chronic Stress

Though "brain fog" may not be a medical term, it is an apt description of the frustrating cognitive symptoms many of us experience during times of chronic stress. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore the neuroscience behind chronic stress.

April 2021

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