I don’t believe our world needs more positivity. I believe our world needs minds that are equipped to be with the complexity of life. Minds that can hold nuance and polarity. Minds that can stay grounded, centered, and open to the full range of what it means to be human.

You're actually not a mess at all. You're just a feeling person in a messy world. You are exactly right to feel a lot right now. It does not mean you're weak- it means you're strong enough to be paying attention. Be gentle with you, please.

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There were 99 problems with the DSM 5 but the lack of Prolonged Grief Disorder wasn’t one

Therapists can care deeply about their clients and love what they do AND still be really looking forward to time off. We're not any less of a caring, committed provider just because we look forward to and need breaks and time away from busyness and responsibilities.

I know we’re all tired of being on Zoom, but some important Zoom etiquette reminders: - everyone wants to see your cat - don’t just say “my cat is here,” hold your cat up to the camera so we can see it - when your cat is on camera, either say “cat” or type “cat” in the chat

Ok its literally so important to have a little cat to come home to at night

out of office Jasper Park Lodge

Dr. Bryan Leyva Burnout is frequently fueled by a strong desire to change things that are out of our control. So instead we turn to numbing.

this little love of mine has turned 13!

i want to be a much softer me. i want to be the kind of soft that makes anything with sharp edges jealous because of how powerful and strong i remain even in my gentleness.

A “virtual bookshelf” for various presenting concerns. cciph.ca/bookshelf

Grief has been colonized by the clinical world. Grief is not a problem to be solved…but a deep encounter with an essential experience of being human. - Francis Weller

I really like this ACT metaphor for the relationships between therapists and clients

Me ending sessions with clients: And say hello to your dog for me.