Reflections on Healing

Some psychospiritual reflections related to the mental health field.

The Lost Art of Listening

The Lost Art of Listening

In“The Lost Art of Listening”, Nichols and Straus point to a quiet paradox of modern life- “we have advanced in nearly every measurable field, yet our collective mental well-being has declined.” And this couldnt be more true. They state that as a society, we have made extraordinary progress in medicine, neuroscience, technology, and productivity. We […]

How Anxiety Manifests in the Body

How Anxiety Manifests in the Body

Honoured to have had the opportunity to do an interview with Trinidad Newsday as a feature for their Mental Health Awareness initiative on the topic of anxiety.  Most people are unaware of the severe impacts of anxiety. Check out my article to learn  about the causes, symptoms and long term manifestations of anxiety on your […]

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle

One really insightful assessment I often share not only with clients but friends as well is the Big Five Personality Test. This evidence-based framework explores five key traits that shape how we experience life: 1️⃣ Openness – How curious and imaginative are you?2️⃣ Conscientiousness – How organized and dependable?3️⃣ Extraversion – How outgoing and energetic?4️⃣ […]