Sofia Schuringa, BA Psych, ADMH, RHNC, Author at Mental Health

Holistic Health Tips for Mind-Body Wellness

Sofia Schuringa, BA Psych, ADMH, RHNC — Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:55 +0000

Holistic Health: The Mind-Body Connection When it comes to obtaining overall health and wellness, you cannot separate the mind and body. The two are intrinsically connected. When you’re not feeling well physically, it impacts you mentally and emotionally. Likewise, when your mental health is suffering, your physical health usually suffers as well. Living a [...]

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Navigating Infertility

Sofia Schuringa, BA Psych, ADMH, RHNC — Thu, 04 May 2023 20:13:36 +0000

The Pain of Infertility Are you ready to have a baby and finding the excitement is palpable? I've experienced the expectancy to see that double line show up on the home pregnancy test and I know the disappointment that accompanies a negative result. Unfortunately, for many people, the excruciating pain of amassing negative results [...]

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Resolving Family Conflicts

Sofia Schuringa, BA Psych, ADMH, RHNC — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 15:26:52 +0000

What Can Family Conflict Sound Like? “Why do you always have to be right?” “You’re ruining my life!” “You’re so messed up.” “Stop being so emotional.” Have you ever been on the receiving end of statements such as these? If you’re human, and you’re in any type of relationship with other humans, there is [...]

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Calming a Dysregulated Nervous System

Sofia Schuringa, BA Psych, ADMH, RHNC — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:12:10 +0000

Stress, stress, and more stress! We are seriously stressed out these days. At least that is what many studies are revealing about the general population in North America. A study done by the American Psychology Association found that close to two-thirds of adults feel “their life has been forever changed” by the Covid pandemic [...]

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When Stress Becomes Toxic

Sofia Schuringa, BA Psych, ADMH, RHNC — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:48:22 +0000

Are you experiencing mental, emotional, or physical tension resulting from a difficult or very demanding circumstance in your life? Are you suffering from anxiety, fear, anger, or sadness? If so, there’s a good chance you’re experiencing STRESS. WHAT IS STRESS? Stress is our body’s reaction to pressure. There are a plethora of situations or [...]

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CBT for Insomnia

Sofia Schuringa, BA Psych, ADMH, RHNC — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:58:21 +0000

CBT FOR INSOMNIA The National Sleep Foundation’s annual ‘Sleep Awareness Week’ will be held March 12-18, 2023. This annual event celebrates sleep health and encourages the public to prioritize sleep to improve their overall health and well-being. Sleep is as necessary a part of daily life as is eating and drinking. Experiencing prolonged periods [...]

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How Kindness Can Improve Your Mental Health

Sofia Schuringa, BA Psych, ADMH, RHNC — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 20:00:57 +0000

Kindness Can Improve Mental Health Have you ever been the beneficiary of a random act of kindness? If you have, it may have been inspired by a phenomenon introduced by American author Catherine Ryan Hyde. In her 1999 novel, “Pay it Forward”, a twelve-year-old student named Trevor McKinney is given an assignment by his [...]

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Coping with Stress and Burnout

Sofia Schuringa, BA Psych, ADMH, RHNC — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:52:04 +0000

COPING WITH STRESS AND BURNOUT Prevention Tips for an Unpredictable World A well-known phrase is used when describing something as fixed and for certain – “death and taxes.” Not exactly an idyllic point of view that evokes much positivity, is it? As foreboding [...]

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