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Self-Soothing: First Aid for when you are stressed and burned out

by Rajna Bogdanovic | Feb 1, 2020 | Article

Whenever you’re anxious, sad or overwhelmed or simply need some soothing, it helps to have a collection of comforting and healthy tools to turn to. Self-soothing refers to behaviours that we use to restore our emotional equilibrium when we’ve experienced stress or...

Attaining (and maintaining) a sense of wellness post the holiday season.

by Rajna Bogdanovic | Dec 14, 2019 | Article

The last few (and first few) weeks of the year tend to be packed with non-stop activities. Although this is an often stressful time, it is also one filled with joy and happiness at being surrounded by loved ones. We can sometimes continue the over-indulging into the...

How to connect with your grown up child

by Rajna Bogdanovic | Sep 11, 2019 | Article

Connecting with grown-up children can be difficult. As children grow up, they can become disconnected from parents due to distance, changes in lifestyles and schedules, or simply them growing into adulthood, and the nature of the relationship changing. Although cell...

What is emotional intelligence and how can you get more of it

by Rajna Bogdanovic | Aug 11, 2019 | Article

Emotional intelligence or EI/EQ describes a person’s ability to recognize emotions, to understand their powerful effect, and to use that information to guide thinking and behaviour and influence that of others. Emotional Intelligence is absolutely...

What’s your attachment style?

by Rajna Bogdanovic | Jul 22, 2019 | Article

There are four primary attachment styles that can influence everything from your romantic relationships and friendships, to how you interact with your boss or lead a team. Research on adult attachment is guided by the assumption that the same motivational...

Worrying? Here’s why and what to do about it

by Rajna Bogdanovic | Jun 12, 2019 | Article

Worries, doubts, and anxieties are a normal part of life. It’s natural to worry about an upcoming job interview, a big performance or a first date. It can in fact be helpful when it spurs you to take action or to solve a problem. “Normal” worry, however, becomes a...