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Mind Spam

Mindspace

Feb 20, 2014

Last week, my mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) group discussed stress and the role of thinking in creating stress. We all agreed that thoughts can be as stressful–if […]

MindSpace Clinic director Dr. Joe Flanders is working with teachers and staff at a Westmount boys school to bring mindfulness into the classroom. Flanders is currently completing a four-week program introducing grade 9 students at Selwyn House School (SHS) to mindfulness, a mental skill that helps calm and focus the mind.

Teen Stress

Mindspace

Feb 4, 2014

Children and Teens

Everyone’s familiar with adult stress: among other sources, adults can face family stress, work stress, financial stress, and health stress. But adults aren’t the only ones suffering from this pervasive mental health problem: teenagers are also reporting increasing levels of stress.

Mindfulness Works

Mindspace

Jan 21, 2014

Mindfulness

How does mindfulness decrease anxiety and depression, reduce stress and distress, and improve quality of life?

How to Choose a Therapist

Mindspace

Jan 7, 2014

Psychology & Psychotherapy

]This year, you’ve resolved to get help: to learn tools for managing panic attacks, to explore the issues underlying your relationship fiascos, or to decrease your drinking. You’re ready to seek therapy. But now what?

Let It Go

Mindspace

Dec 16, 2013

Mindfulness

Unavoidable stress is caused by things like weather, delays, other people’s behaviour, and physical pain or discomfort. Avoidable stress is generated when we make every small thing into a big deal.

Slow Down

Mindspace

Dec 4, 2013

Mindfulness

The holiday season often involves a lot of rushing around–rushing to shop, rushing to eat, rushing to various holiday parties and events, and rushing to […]