Have you ever wondered what the difference between a somatoform Illness and a chronic illness are? And how e can treat them?

Focusing on breathing is a simple yet powerful technique for grounding and containment. Breathing is a subtle sensation in the face of a powerful emotion. By focusing on breath, people can slow down their heart rate and mind chatter, and in turn, feel more relaxed and in control. When people practice focusing on breathing regularly, they can develop a deeper awareness of their breathing patterns and learn to regulate their emotions through breath

Grieving losses is a big part of living with a chronic illness and one of the hardest parts. As its noticing that pieces of your identity can change when you lose both your abilities and roles at the same time. It can be scary and painful. Emotions that come with this are same as grief and can hit you at any time. This is important to recognize and make space for when we do chronic illness counseling. We work to help our clients come to acceptance of both the disorder and themselves and we’re committed to be your mental health support throughout your journey. Whether your a caregiver, or looking for support for family members, or parents of kids with significant medical/developmental. We provide online counselling all over Canada.

The way we approach chronic conditions can make a big difference on our mental and physical health. With every condition that becomes chronic we need to recognize that there can be losses to mourn as the regular lifestyle we had before is being adjusted to a new way of life (Arseneau, 2008). Next, we can approach the condition from a perspective of radical acceptance. This doesn't mean we approve of the new reality, but it means we accept the facts as they are. For example, Today I have a condition that is rare, painful and I have no control over when it will affect me. Without accepting these facts I cannot change them, or be proactive in making adjustments that anticipate the symptoms. Self-compassion is the way we approach our self. This can be simple in recognizing your doing the best you can given the circumstances your in.

How to use grounding skills to cope with trauma triggers. Triggers can be challenging to manage, especially for those who have experienced trauma. Grounding skills can help you stay present and cope with triggers as they arise. Scaling can be a useful tool for measuring your level of distress, while feet-to-the-floor and breathing exercises help you feel grounded and centered. You can also use the 5-4-3-2-1 technique to bring awareness to your surroundings and senses. Remember, it’s essential to practice grounding and containment skills regularly to make them more effective.