If music is the language of the soul, which songs speak to you? Songwriters let us into their world for about 3 minutes, give or take, and in doing so we can connect to their lived experiences. Sometimes we'll get our own interpretations wrong, but that's okay. What is more relevant is how the music connects to our thoughts and feelings. Making and listening to music can be very regulating and soothing. Daniel Levitin, who wrote "This is Your Brain on Music" says of Stevie Wo
Canadian Running Magazine writer, Noel Paine, asks what running therapy is all about in his blog profile of Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness. Read the profile here.
The new year can be notorious for bringing in a wave of mixed emotions connected to the past and the future. Feelings of regret, guilt, or dissatisfaction can mix with feelings of hope, optimism, and expectation. How can we look upon the past without judgement, and look towards the future with an open heart? Showing compassion towards ourselves and others is a great way to kick off 2018. Compassion has wonderful benefits including feeling connected to others, boosting our sen