What’s in a name? Momentum: strength or force gained by motion or by a series of events. The thing that gets, and keeps, you moving forward. When we are stuck or when we want to grow, we all need a little momentum. I’m Catherine owner of @momentum_coaching_services and I’m a licensed counsellor and psychotherapist, and a certified professional coach. Video … Read More
It’s doesn’t have to be complicated. My easy no fuss, daily mental health care…
It’s doesn’t have to be complicated. My easy no fuss, daily mental health care ritual looks like: A quick yoga moment. A 2 min read. A 5 min journal. A 1 min dry brush. Pure eucalyptus oil in the shower and behind the ears post shower. Protein smoothie. Greens. Matcha. More matcha. Getting outside for even 10 min. A few … Read More
Working remotely has been a game-changer for me. Balancing a busy life with two …
Working remotely has been a game-changer for me. Balancing a busy life with two kids, it’s given me the autonomy and flexibility I need to make it all work. But let’s be real, remote work has its challenges too. Social isolation and blurred boundaries can take a toll. A recent study in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public … Read More
Ever wonder why you care so much about what other people think? It turns out y…
Ever wonder why you care so much about what other people think? It turns out you have to care. It’s an evolutionary biological survival system. So the advice “just stop caring about what other people think” might not be possible. But the degree to which we compare can be managed. The answer? Awareness. Mindfulness. Discussion. Social media and marketing make … Read More
Meet the team! Meet Maple. Momentum’s (almost) therapy dog. When you come to…
Meet the team! Meet Maple. Momentum’s (almost) therapy dog. When you come to see me in person, Maple is an optional add on. She LOVES to be by your side and will definitely take all the love you can give her. This is her serious side. A dramatic photo to prove her therapeutic value. But don’t worry, she’s a big … Read More
They told you it would get better. They said, one day it will all make sense. …
They told you it would get better. They said, one day it will all make sense. It will get easier. It is all part of some plan. Maybe it will be for the best. And you tried to swallow those words like jagged pieces of glass hoping there might be some truth to it. Maybe the medicine wasn’t worse than … Read More
Maybe you should talk to someone. #therapy #mentalhealth #healing #recovery #s…
Maybe you should talk to someone. #therapy #mentalhealth #healing #recovery #selfcompassion #grief Source
Somehow life goes on. You don’t always get to choose the ending. Endings are…
Somehow life goes on. You don’t always get to choose the ending. Endings are not always in our control and yet beginnings almost always are. And so we live with this conviction the end is ours to own. But, it’s not. The dream that was constructed. The belief of what was to come. The idea of the perfect ending. Sometimes … Read More
Be the buffalo. When a storm is on the horizon and imminent, buffalo, unlike m…
Be the buffalo. When a storm is on the horizon and imminent, buffalo, unlike most other mammals, run towards the storm. They run directly into the very centre of the discomfort. They seem to prefer to face distress head on. Minimizing the time waiting in unproductive panic. They do not avoid the inevitable or pretend it is not there. Rather … Read More
Brain health? You’ve heard all about mental health. Well, let’s talk about bra…
Brain health? You’ve heard all about mental health. Well, let’s talk about brain health. Because brain health = mental health. Sixty percent of the human brain is made of fat. So make sure you are eating well and fuelling it. And yes, your brain NEEDS carbohydrates too! Go fish oil and omega 3’s. It’s DHA’s for the win. Water is … Read More