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donnamcleanocean
Jun 4, 20202 min read
Kindness Changes Everything
We often think of kindness as something that benefits others, but the benefits actually have an impact on the giver, the receiver, and even


donnamcleanocean
May 27, 20203 min read
Working with Forgiveness
When we practice forgiveness, it can lower our stress levels, improve our health and even lower levels of depression, anxiety, anger and


donnamcleanocean
May 20, 20202 min read
Cultivating Patience
With the restrictions of Covid 19 pandemic we need patience more than ever. But have hope. We can cultivate our ability to be patient.


donnamcleanocean
May 13, 20203 min read
Mindfulness and Meditation: Why Meditate?
Mindfulness is the state of being aware of what’s happening in the present moment. Meditation is a practice we do to develop mindfulness.


donnamcleanocean
May 6, 20202 min read
Resilience Through Covid 19
This is a time of tumultuous change, of not knowing, and of loss and fear. In Nova Scotia, we’ve had the restrictions and deaths from the...


donnamcleanocean
Apr 29, 20202 min read
Working with Anger in Response to the NS Mass Shootings in Covid 19
The mass shootings are still with us in Nova Scotia as we have vigils and memorials for those lost, and as the police comb the sites of...


donnamcleanocean
Apr 22, 20202 min read
Grieving the Tragic Mass Shootings in Nova Scotia
We are individually and collectively grieving. With a sudden mass tragedy like this, our first reactions may be shock and perhaps denial.


donnamcleanocean
Apr 20, 20202 min read
Moving From Fear Zone to Learning and Growth Zones in Covid 19
In my last blog, I talked about how through the Covid 19 pandemic, many of us have been bumped out of our Comfort Zone and into the Fear...

donnamcleanocean
Apr 10, 20202 min read
Supporting Your Mental Health in Unprecedented Times
Finding our way through the fear of change to growth.
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