Entries by claudia

Welcome to our new website!

We are so excited! Our new website at www.bmindful.ca will now allow us to share with you up to date information about the treatment for anxiety and depression disorders, burnout, and ADHD. We will also regularly provide information about Life and ADHD coaching, mindfulness, self-compassion, and different psychotherapy approaches. Please stay tuned for lots of great posts.

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The Benefits of Nature on ADHD and Mental Health

Many of us instinctively know the benefits and calming effects of nature on our physical and mental health. The last time you spent an afternoon hiking, or taken a stroll in a community park, you may have noticed upon your return to home that you were more focused, less depleted and in a better mood. […]

ADHD in College and University

It is not uncommon for students with ADHD to have more difficulty managing their symptoms of ADHD in college or university. They may feel unprepared because they succeeded in high school and faced very few hurdles in the past. By mid-October, students often notice increased worries and difficulties when required to engage in self-regulated and […]

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Self-Compassion and Adolescents

Self-compassion means being kind to yourself when confronted by your shortcomings and struggles. According to Kristen Neff, Researcher, the fundamentals of self-compassion consist of self-kindness, common humanity (acknowledgement that we are not alone) and mindfulness. Recent studies have been investigating self-compassion in adolescents and last year, this particular topic was discussed with high school teachers in […]

Living in the present moment this fall

As soon as September peeks through the warm summer days, it is not uncommon to experience apprehension. We need to get ready for the start of school, routines, new projects, and work responsibilities. The slow pace of the summer quickly dissipates and is replaced with structure, expectations, and commitments. We perceive urgency in many parts […]

Useful ADHD links

Information about ADHD  is widely available on the net. We have found the following information worthy of sharing with you: Canadian Government ADHD Information Center for ADHD Awareness Mental Health Canada: ADHD

The Beginning of a New Year

The beginning of a new year often brings upon new and old resolutions. Your new intentions can be positive challenges but perhaps this time of year can also be used to reflect on your experiences during the past year and personal values. This may be an opportunity to engage in an introspective exercise and ask yourself […]