Health and Wellness

In the realm of therapy—and particularly emotion-focused therapy (EFT)—one of the most powerful tools is self-compassion. It’s the act of extending kindness and understanding to oneself, especially in times of distress or difficulty. In EFT, self-compassion plays a crucial role in fostering healing and growth,…

In today’s fast-paced world, achieving work-life integration is crucial for holistic well-being. Modern corporate wellness programs, like those offered by The VK Wellness Initiative, recognize the importance of fostering a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life. Let’s dive into why business owners should…

Environmental wellness refers to your “goodness of fit” with your surrounding environment. Essentially, where you spend your time matters. For example, consider how you feel in the emergency room compared to watching the sunset from your favorite spot. Obviously, we do the best we can…

We all have something in mind that we would like to see change. Some of us are skilled at making the change we want to see happen, and some of us are stuck trying to change for what seems like forever. There are some key…

My son was born in the same year that Greta Thunberg held her first climate strike outside the Swedish parliament holding a sign with “School Strike for Climate”. Her goal is to pressure the government to meet carbon emission targets as written in the Paris…

Mindfulness as a behavioural experience has many gifts to offer those who practice. Mindfulness is far more than a calming meditation practice. It is a way of finding the present moment, which is all there truly is for us to live in. If we are…