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Screen time, overstimulation, and your mental health: A therapist's

WebSo, not only are we seeing effects on our mental health from screen time and social media, but, as I mentioned in a previous post, it can also add to overstimulation (affecting another part of our mental health). Overstimulation is both complex and simple, simple in the way that it comes from too much stimuli (obviously), but complex in what

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Overstimulation: What is it

WebHighly sensitive people tend to know a lot about overstimulation. We need some time alone, in our own private spaces in order to recharge, process, and collect ourselves after a stressful period, or after overstimulation. Overstimulation, or sensory overload, is when your senses are just complete

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Does mindfulness even work

WebMindfulness helps you unpack and handle your feelings around your physical health, helping you stay present and not move into catastrophic thinking (worst-case scenario thinking). You can also practice mindful eating, which includes paying closer attention to your hunger cues and learning how to eat slower. Just like with becoming …

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On breaking bad habits: A therapist's guide to finally breaking …

Webmental health therapy therapist psychologist thoughts psychology habit forming habit breaking. Olivia Brouillette. Olivia is a Counselling Psychologist located in The Netherlands focusing on the LGBTQIA+ and expat experiences. She is also the writer for the blog Thoughts from a Psychologist. https://www.therapywitholivia.com

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Understimulation: Overstimulation’s often forgotten sibling. A

WebJust like with many mental health terminology, understimulation can be overused or misused, which can make things confusing. So, for this blog post, we will be viewing understimulation as what happens when your environment isn’t interesting or intriguing enough, when your sensory needs aren’t being met, or when you feel a lack of …

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On Boundaries: A therapist's guide on setting healthy boundaries

WebWritten By Olivia Brouillette. “ Boundaries can be anything, include anything, and change depending on the person/situation/time. All that matters is that they feel good to you. In a previous blog post, I briefly mentioned boundary setting and how beneficial it can be for surviving the holidays. Boundaries help more than just being around family.

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Therapy With Olivia

WebAt Therapy with Olivia, our psychologists use this knowledge as the cornerstone of every beginning, specially tailoring our approaches based on your needs, previous experience with therapy, and the reason you have started therapy. By working in this person-centred approach, therapy becomes more comfortable and beneficial for our …

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A therapist's 5 tips on overcoming the pandemic burnout

WebThis lack of physical boundaries can adversely affect your mental health. Mental boundaries are just as important as physical ones. You may feel like you want or have to do more for work when you would typically not in “normal times”; you may be the person that your friends and/or family turn to for emotional support. Whatever it is, to do

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World Suicide Prevention Day: A therapist’s advice on how you …

WebIf you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts or actions, please reach out to a mental health professional, contact emergency services on 112, or reach out to (0800-0)113, the 24-hour national suicide hotline (NL). Olivia Brouillette.

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World Mental Health Day 2021 — Therapy With Olivia

WebDid you know that… People who identify at LGBTQ+ have higher rates of mental health problems and lower well-being compared to heterosexual people.. Children from the poorest 20% of households are four times more likely to have serious mental health problems by the time they are 11 years old, than those from wealthiest 20%.. …

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A Therapist's 3 Tips To Get Through Quarantine

WebThese are common feelings that so many of us are dealing with right now and all need to work through. While the triggers are different, the treatment and working through these emotions are essentially the same. Here are a few tips from an actual mental health professional to help you cope with your quarantine. 1.

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How Millennials and Gen Z'ers Are Changing the Look of Mental …

WebI just read a chapter regarding the mental health of the generations which grew up with social media and smart phones, being late millennials and generation z. In this chapter, Newport writes about a study done by Jean Twenge and, to get to the point, she found that teenage depression, suicide, and anxiety have skyrocketed in people born …

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About Olivia — Therapy With Olivia

WebWith my background in counseling psychology and expertise in working with diverse populations, I am committed to helping fellow mental health professionals enhance their skills and gain insights into culturally sensitive and affirming practices.

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Is there really such a thing as being too informed

WebHow over consuming news can affect your mental health. Jul 31. Written By Olivia Brouillette. Social media seems to now be a place with either toxic positivity or bad news, it almost seems there is no in-between. While sharing these stories and being politically and socially aware is incredibly important, it can also be so incredibly draining.

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Why positivity can sometimes be toxic: When positivity can …

WebIn a world where mental health is pushed away and seen as a “mindset choice”, people can become desperate to hear the way they are feeling is okay and they are going to be supported by the people in their lives. Sharing positivity with those you care for and sprinkling positivity to them in times of need is a great and powerful thing, but

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How practicing gratitude can change you for the better: …

WebIt’s so important for your mental well-being, and even physical health, to take some time to focus on the good and step away from the bad. Through practicing this with clients, I find their attitude during session changes, and even how they interpret situations outside of therapy changes on their own. I’ve seen the power of positivity and

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Thoughts from a Psychologist — Therapy With Olivia

Web10/13/21 Olivia Brouillette. 10/11/21 Olivia Brouillette. 9/10/21 Olivia Brouillette. Older Posts. Read about popular topics by a registered clinical psychologist! Self-care, the importance of therapy, why being an expat is hard, LGBTQ+ experiences are some topics that will be discussed here.

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Winter Blues: A therapist’s tips on how to survive the colder, …

WebHaving routines that help to structure your morning and evening in a positive way can really help with that adjustment to the colder and darker months. Get moving. Getting outside to do some exercise can have a positive impact on seasonal depression. Even if you can’t get outside due to bad weather, exercise indoors can have an equally

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About Grace — Therapy With Olivia

WebIn my approach to therapy, I firmly believe in placing you, the client, at the heart of our work together. Combining this client-centered approach with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, I aim to provide you with personalized care and support you on your unique journey of self-discovery. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space

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Your New Year's Resolutions: A therapist's tips on reaching your

WebWith the new year comes new opportunities to make changes that you’ve been wanting to make the year before. And while there’s nothing wrong with writing resolutions [hell, even I do it!], it’s important to remember to set yourself up for success for the new year, not for disappointment.

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