Beth_Murray, Author at Fresh Hope Counselling

Sep 22

How’s Your Mental/Emotional Fitness?

So much talk about physical fitness! We have a culture that is obsessed with food, fitness and thinness. Hardly a conversation goes by where somebody doesn't bring up their weight, someone else's weight or what they are eating. So much judgment and obsession! Next time you find yourself in one…

Aug 04

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“I hate my body!! And what am I supposed to do when it’s summertime?!”

By Beth_Murray Eating Disorders

I hear these words frequently as I work with clients who have eating disorders -- even more so if they have BDD (Body Dysmorphic Disorder). 'BDD is characterized by a preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in appearance, which is unnoticeable to others. Sometimes the flaw is…

Jun 14

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‘How do I turn My Brain Off??’ Is Your Thinking Obsessive?

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Have you ever felt like your brain was being run by a hamster on a wheel…rutted thoughts circling around and around as your mind continues to spin? This is normal at times but if thinking becomes too rutted, it might be an indication of obsessive thinking. Obsessive thoughts are different…

May 09

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Crisis! What to do?!

By Beth_Murray Trauma

Our hearts go out to the tens of thousands of people who have been displaced by the forest fires in Fort Mac. Many friends and some family members have been directly impacted by this devastation. Dealing with times of crisis and trauma are difficult! People tend to experience a number…

Apr 01

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“How can I reduce my anxiety? Or at least manage it better?!”

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Even the question makes some people anxious! Anxiety. Blurg! We all have it at times. Anxiety is just a feeling but for some people it develops into an intrusive thought problem. This can cause frustration and disruption to our daily living. Anxiety doesn't need to cripple you! So how can…

Jan 20

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How do you know if your relationship is healthy?

By Beth_Murray Relationships

In the early days of coal mining, the canary served as a low-tech gas detection device. The miners carried a cage into the mine with a bright yellow canary perched in it. The canary has a high sensitivity to methane and carbon monoxide gases. If the canary began to pitch…

Jan 07

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Workplace Wellness

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace Overall in society, the stigma of mental illness is lessening yet many employers and employees are still in the dark. In a recent article in the "Corporate Health, Wellness and Rejuvenation" section of Business in Edmonton, this alarming statistic leapt off…

Dec 16

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Are you Facing a Blue Christmas?

By Beth_Murray Gratitude, Grief, Mental Health, Relationships

The sound of the jingling bells when you walk into the grocery store. The holiday music playing on the radio. There is certainly a lot of festive reminders that we are heading into the holiday season. Christmas. Boxing Day. New Years. They aren't necessarily happy days for everyone. Holidays have…

Oct 09

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Thank Goodness!

By Beth_Murray Gratitude

Thank Goodness indeed! That pretty much sums up the powerful effects of gratitude. Thankfulness brings goodness. It is a good time to think about gratitude as we head into Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend. The turkey, the stuffing and cranberries, the smell of pumpkin pie cooling on the counter, and the gathering…

Sep 09

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What’s with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? Why do it?

By Beth_Murray CBT, Mental Health, Therapy

Cognitive behavioural therapy, CBT, is one of the most frequently recommended therapies in the counselling realm. CBT is often suggested for recovering from motor vehicle accidents, dealing with depression, managing chronic pain and many other mental health issues, including eating disorders. Research shows that CBT is actually one of the…

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