Vitalis Coaching & Therapy - Blog by Karin Peeters
Is a Life Coach really worth it? Benefits, pitfalls, & why a friend isn't a Coach
Considering hiring a Life Coach? This is a must read. Discover the benefits, often overlooked pitfalls and why it’s not the same as talking with a friend.
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.
CBT Thought Record Diary: How to recognise and reframe your intrusive negative thoughts?
How to recognise and reframe your intrusive negative thoughts? An explanation with free download of the powerful tool of a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Thought Record to overcome your unhelpful thinking patterns.
Scared to go to therapy? How to overcome these eight common fears about starting therapy
If you are scared about starting therapy, and are wondering if that is normal, then rest assured that yes it is. There are many worries about beginning therapy which can make it tempting to delay that call to a therapist when it’s your very first time…
How to cultivate a spiritual practice? Easy guidance for busy people.
A spiritual practice isn’t something that should feel like another addition to a growing to-do-list of responsibilities, but rather an opportunity to spend time with yourself.
The best spirituality books to read that will change your life - recommended by a Spiritual Coach & Psychotherapist
Recommended psychological self-help reads for the spiritually curious. There’s a whole variety of suggestions from lighter reads to more soul searching offerings.
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.
What is the 54321 Grounding Technique for Anxiety, Racing Thoughts and Stress?
Learn a powerful coping technique for managing the symptoms of anxiety and stress by grounding yourself in the present moment. It is called the 5 Senses Mindfulness Exercise when your mind is agitated and you are longing for inner calm.
How to be more kind to yourself and others?
What is the essential ingredient you need, if you’d like to be more kind under all circumstances? Learn the answer from a Buddhist Meditation Master.
Traffic Light Technique to improve your mental health
A simple coaching tool that uses the colours of a traditional traffic light to represent how you're feeling and how you can react to any given situation.
Learn how to face your demons with the support of Life Coaching
How to stop fighting against and instead learn to befriend your inner demons? Facing your fears is the best type of self-care.
Is therapy about blaming your parents?
Do you think therapy is about blaming your parents, and does that make you feel disloyal?