Vitalis Coaching & Therapy - Blog by Karin Peeters
Assertiveness: speaking up for yourself with assertive, yet compasssionate communication
What does assertiveness mean, and how to speak up for yourself in a way that isn’t agressive but is kind to yourself and the other?
How to overcome self-doubt?
There are times when, despite our best efforts, that harsh voice in our heads shows up and chips away at our confidence, sowing those niggling seeds of uncertainty and misgiving. Let’s understand more about the roots of self-doubt and ways to approach it with compassion.
Winter Depression SAD Disorder - fourteen compassionate ways to cope
Feel the tendency to withdraw over winter and experience a lower mood, wondering if you suffer from winter depression? Let’s explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and find out how to naturally embrace slowing down pace in winter.
A walk-through of the model of Non-Violent Communication so you can have those difficult conversations without stomach ache!
How often have you walked away from a conversation feeling frustrated, unheard and misunderstood, where things maybe got unintentionally personal and you wish you had responded differently? NVC guides you through difficult conversations with confidence and ease.
What is Online EMDR Therapy?
What is Virtual EMDR Therapy, how does it work and how can it help you process those distressing (or traumatic) memories? So you can stop worrying that a wave of old emotions take over and impact your sense of freedom, safety and joy in the moment.
RAIN by Tara Brach: a path to radical Self-Compassion
Embrace the RAIN: A four step path to radical Self-Compassion and emotional balance by Tara Brach.
Let’s get emotional! How to build our emotional vocabulary?
How to figure out how we feel about something? And how to express emotions in words? Let’s expand our emotional vocabulary with feeling words, so we can name our experiences and improve our connection with ourselves and others.
How to find direction in life when you are lost: 7 ways to a purpose driven life
Going through the motions and not really having a clear sense of purpose can be mind and soul numbing. Enjoy these simple ways to help you get unstuck if you’re feeling a little lost in life.
How to spend your Christmas break in a meaningful way?
Finding your way from doing what’s expected of you to maximising self-care, especially during the festive season.
What does it really mean to love someone?
The first 18 months of being in a new relationship are bliss. But then you get to know each other, and the challenges begin… You’re invited to learn how to love.