Climate anxiety is a term used to describe the difficult emotions people may experience in response to climate change and its impacts. For some, this can include worry, grief, helplessness, anger, or uncertainty about the future. The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors is offering a public presentation on Climate Anxiety and Mental Health on June …
This video explains how our attention and awareness shape what we notice — and often what we miss — in everyday life. Using a classic visual example, it shows that when we focus narrowly on one task or detail, we can unintentionally overlook other meaningful information right in front of us. This highlights how selective …
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This video explains working memory — the short-term mental workspace we use to hold and manipulate information in mind. It shows how a child with typical working memory and a child with limitations (such as in ADHD) can respond very differently to the same instructions because working memory affects how much information someone can keep …
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This video breaks down an accessible framework for understanding how thoughts, emotions, and behavior are connected. The speaker explains that thoughts aren’t facts — they are mental events influenced by context, habits, and history. When we take thoughts literally, we can react automatically rather than with intention. Instead, the video encourages noticing thoughts non-judgmentally, recognizing …
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This video breaks down an accessible framework for understanding how thoughts, emotions, and behavior are connected. The speaker explains that thoughts aren’t facts — they are mental events influenced by context, habits, and history. When we take thoughts literally, we can react automatically rather than with intention. Instead, the video encourages noticing thoughts non-judgmentally, recognizing …
Read more “Give A Watch: Notice Your Thoughts — Don’t Be Controlled By Them”
This video explores how small habits and consistent routines shape long-term wellbeing and success, even when progress feels slow. The speaker highlights that big goals are rarely achieved through motivation alone — they are built through repeated daily actions that align with values. Small improvements compound over time, creating momentum and strengthening confidence. The message …
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This video offers clear guidance for dealing with overwhelming thoughts and emotions by shifting focus to the present moment and what you can actively influence. Instead of getting stuck in mental loops about the past or future, the speaker encourages grounding strategies like noticing your breathing, connecting to your body, and starting small physical actions …
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This video explores how stress and thinking are deeply connected — not just in the mind but in the body. It explains that stress isn’t always bad; it can help keep us alert and focused when it’s manageable. However, when stress builds too much, it affects how we feel, think, and act, both emotionally and …
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This video discusses how to manage internal resistance that keeps us from starting or finishing meaningful work. Resistance shows up as distraction, procrastination, self-doubt, or overthinking — and it often feels strongest right before important progress is made. Rather than trying to eliminate resistance, the video suggests acknowledging it and choosing action anyway. Small, consistent …
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