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Therapy approaches
Self-esteem
Mindfulness
What does It mean to live a meaningful life?
Feeling stuck or disconnected despite staying busy? What does it actually mean to live a meaningful life? It is a question many people quietly carry, especially when they feel busy, productive, and high-functioning, yet somehow…
Caroline Johnson··6 min read
Anxiety
Mindfulness
Therapy approaches
Practice dropping anchor for anxiety at work in the parking lot, not mid-meeting
Dropping anchor for anxiety at work is an ACT grounding practice, and it works best rehearsed two or three times a day while you are calm, not saved for the moment your chest tightens in a meeting. Practiced early, it keeps you steady…
Caroline Johnson··11 min read
Stress & burnout
Anxiety
Life transitions
Waiting to feel calm stalls your return to work after stress leave
A return to work after stress leave rarely begins with calm. In my Stouffville practice, people go back while anxiety is still present, leaning on grounding skills and a staged schedule. Waiting to feel settled first usually delays the…
Caroline Johnson··8 min read