Oct 09

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…

Aug 22

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Exciting News!! New Counsellors Joining Fresh Hope!

By Beth_Murray Mental Health, News

Fresh Hope Counselling has served Edmonton and area (and throughout the world by Skype and FaceTime!) for over eight years. Prior to that, Beth Murray has been involved in counselling for close to a decade -- giving you 18 years of experience with counselling and psychological services. In the past…

Jul 10

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Inertia is Killing Me!!

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Inertia is not a serial killer or a form of cancer, but it is killing a lot of people in our world. Here's how Merriam-Webster defines inertia: it is "lack of movement or activity especially when movement or activity is wanted or needed; or 'a feeling of not having the…

Jun 12

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“What if I Make a Mistake?” Paralyzed Decision Making

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Are you in the middle of making a decision? Is it a big one?! We face multiple decision each and every day. 'What am I going to do next? How will I get that done? What am I going to wear? Where am I going to get the resources? Which way…

Apr 06

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Now for the Swing!! All or Nothing?!

By Beth_Murray Moderation

Monday morning after Easter weekend. Many of us indulged in a bit of extra food over the weekend -- potentially a lot of extra food depending on how the holiday went! So what now? Our society breeds diet mentalities and 'all or nothing' thinking. If you add the two together,…

Mar 17

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Who’s to Judge? The Problem with Self-Judgment

By Beth_Murray Mental Health

Have you ever heard someone be very gracious towards a friend but turn around and be intolerant and condemning towards herself? Self-judgment is no less problematic than judging others, in fact, it can be more damaging to a person's confidence and ability to have a satisfied and fulfilling life. In…

Mar 10

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“What are Boundaries and How am I Supposed to Put Them in Place??”

By Beth_Murray Mental Health, Relationships

***Please take a moment to subscribe to our blog on the left hand side under META, that way you'll get our updates! Thanks!! Understanding boundaries is probably the best starting point. Boundaries are about self-protection, they are not "offensive" or meant to hurt another person. They are like borders --…

Mar 10

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“How Do I Put Boundaries into Place? Especially When Someone Needs Me??”

By Beth_Murray Relationships

*Please take a moment and sign up for our blog so you get regular blot updates! Understanding boundaries is probably the best starting point. Boundaries are about self-protection, they are not "offensive" or meant to hurt another person. They are like borders -- picture your life as a physical property,…

Mar 05

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Let’s make Eating Disorder’s Awareness longer than a week

By Beth_Murray Eating Disorders

Last week was National Eating Disorder Awareness Week in the U.S. (1st week in February in Canada). To see some good articles regarding this, visit our Facebook page - Fresh Hope Counselling. Unfortunately, eating disorder awareness doesn't necessarily reduce the number of eating disorders. Statistics show that they are on…

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