cristalcook361Jan 31Mastering MindfulnessMindfulness is the practice of being in the present moment rather than focusing on the past or future. It allows awareness of your...
Cristal Cook LCSWFeb 10, 2023Choosing the Right Therapist or CoachLooking for a therapist or life coach is like trying to find your blind date at a Masquerade ball… Coming from regulated fields –...
Cristal Cook LCSWNov 8, 2022Managing Life’s StressorsStress seems to be a common experience of many people’s lives, so much so that we have an international day to raise awareness on the...
Cristal Cook LCSWSep 26, 2022NEO-PI-3 Personality Assessment -What, Why, Who, and HowWhat is the NEO and why is it useful? The more you know about yourself and what makes you tick, the better able you are to leverage your...
Cristal Cook LCSWJul 28, 2022Self-Limiting BeliefsWhat Beliefs Are Holding You Back? I wonder… how many people left this life with unfulfilled dreams? When we are children, it seems like...
Cristal Cook LCSWApr 25, 2022Slowing Down Time – Is it possible?Does being fully present in each moment slow down time? Well, it doesn’t actually change the speed of time, but it does alter our...
Cristal Cook LCSWMar 21, 2022Should I See a Therapist?There was a time when people rarely sought the help of a psychotherapist; it just wasn’t the norm. Thankfully, things have changed, and...
Cristal Cook LCSWFeb 21, 2022An Attitude of GratitudeAn attitude of gratitude has become a common catch phrase. Oprah speaks at length about the benefits of a daily gratitude practice, and...
Cristal Cook LCSWFeb 14, 2022Fear of FailureWhat would you do if you knew that you wouldn't fail? The fear of failure is powerful and acts as a barrier to achieving our dreams,...
Cristal Cook LCSWFeb 7, 2022Ask For What You WantAsk For What You Want Start by Saying Yes to Yourself More Often I believe that people say “no” to themselves much more frequently than...
Cristal Cook LCSWFeb 1, 2022Surviving the Wintertime BluesThe nights are longer, it’s cold outside, the holidays are over, and summer is months away. Winter can be a challenge for many of us who...