Blog | Halifax Donna McLean MSW Ocean Tides Counselling & Therapy

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

Supporting Your Mental Health in Unprecedented Times

Finding our way through the fear of change to growth.