Prioritizing Your Mental Health In 2023
Mental health should be a priority regardless of what else is going on in our lives but especially after such an unpredictable year as 2022 was! This new year is the perfect opportunity for us all to focus on improving our mental well-being by making time for self-care activities, giving ourselves space and grace when needed, and building healthy habits into our everyday lives which will help keep us feeling grounded even during times of chaos.
- decide if we continue wearing masks full time, part time, or never;
- figure out what sending our children back to school and to social events looked like;
- pivot to working in the office, at home, or both;
- listen to dozens (if not hundreds) of differing opinions from friends, family, social media, the news...breathe it will be ok!
It's no wonder so many of us felt a sense of burnout, and emotional/mental exhaustion last year. Nobody would blame you either; there were so many things vyying for our attention, decisions we needed to make, new habits and ways of being we needed to figure out - not only from the list above but also from all the things that regular life just throws at us.
I have good news for you all, it's 2023 and now that we are a year wiser, a year more experienced, and a year ahead, we have an opportunity to recalibrate, reprioritize, and refocus on the things that are important. In order to do that though step one is making sure to to take care or yourself.
Below are three tips on how we can begin building healthy habits for 2023.
Make Time for Self-Care
Due to the current risk of COVID-19, we are providing the following options for ALL clients:
- Video Session: 30 mins before your appointment, you will receive an email from Jane with instructions on how to access our video option (please also check your junk mail). No need to download anything, just click on the link and you will be connected to your psychologist at the scheduled appointment time. You can also log into your account and find the “Upcoming Appointments” tab and there will be a blue “BEGIN” button to click.
- Phone Session: Your psychologist will give you a call on the number provided at the scheduled appointment time. The number may show us with “no caller ID” or “private caller”.
PLEASE NOTE: There MAY be instances where video/phone sessions may NOT be possible but your psychologist will discuss this with you if this is the case.
At Refresh Counselling, we offer your first 20-minute session at no charge. This is your opportunity to ask any question you would like to ask, and get a feel of what future sessions will be like. This will also give us a chance to get to know you and start preparing for our next session.
We offer you a complimentary consultation (a 20-minute session). This provides the opportunity to meet your therapist, ask any questions, understand what future sessions will be like, and ensure that you feel safe and a connection with your psychologist. This also gives us a chance to get to know you a bit and prepare for our next session.
I am so glad you are dedicated to getting the most out of your sessions. Your active participation and dedication is crucial to your success. After all, we only see each other for a session a week. It’s the work you do outside of our sessions that will really help you see your personal growth and development.
Our psychologists are all very personable and work with a wide range of clients. It is not necessary to use a 20-minute consultation to see a psychologist. If you have any specific concerns or are looking for a psychologist who uses a particular methodology we would recommend booking a consultation to better understand your needs and pair you with a psychologist that meets your requirements.
Your Partner In Wellness
Refresh Counselling is committed to providing the most elevated mental health services to our patients in at either of our locations in Calgary and across Alberta. We promise to meet you where you are, provide insight and a safe space, and help you get to where you want to be. Take advantage of our complimentary consultation to connect with a psychologist who can be your expert guide as you journey towards mental health and well-being. Book now in Jane, our virtual system.
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