emotional regulation - Barb Fletcher

Does mental health need to be the new cancer prevention

I remember when I began my career nearly 40 years ago (holy cow, the time has gone quickly), there was an expectation that any issues, challenges or stress you experienced should be “parked at the door“. In other words, don’t bring it to work. Although that sounded like a good idea at the time, it […]

Barb Fletcher

2 years ago

rubber duckies all one one direction except for one veering off

Experiencing burnout does not have to be a GIVEN, are you ready to pivot?

Burnout is a growing concern in modern society, affecting individuals across various professions and industries. Burnout refers to physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. In recent years, the issue has garnered more attention due to its impact on mental health and workplace productivity. Have you ever experienced a period of […]

Barb Fletcher

2 years ago

What if the secret solution to being bullied was within reach

Adolescence is a period of significant change and growth, where young people face many challenges as they navigate their way toward adulthood. One of the most critical challenges is dealing with bullying, which can have severe and long-lasting effects on mental health and well-being. Adolescents who experience bullying often struggle with self-regulation, making managing their […]

Barb Fletcher

2 years ago

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Do you want to make decisions you will be happy with?

Making decisions can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. Our minds are bombarded with information, and the pressure to make the right choice can be intense. However, research has shown that the best decisions are made when we are in a state of coherence or self-regulation. Have you ever found yourself saying I am just […]

Barb Fletcher

2 years ago

How Not To Take Work Stress Home with You

Do you ever come home irritable because you had a rough day at the office? Do you take your frustrations from work out on your partner or family? After a long day at work, many of us find ourselves taking out our stress on friends, children, or significant others. And if we’re not careful, we […]

Barb Fletcher

2 years ago

Are you misunderstood? Would you like strategies to be heard?

We’ve all likely found ourselves in a conversation that didn’t go how we thought it would. Was it about the words, or was it more about how we felt? We all had that rough day, and we’re not in the space to have a good conversation because we’re frazzled, or overwhelmed. But there is more […]

Barb Fletcher

3 years ago

Compassion Fatigue: A Secondhand Stress That You Do Not Need.

Too numb to care? You reach a peak of physical and emotional exhaustion to the point that you lose the ability to empathize with other people. You get tired of suffering from secondary stress and being stressed about other people’s stress. You just lost it all. Not being able to bring your best self to […]

Barb Fletcher

3 years ago

Is your reaction yours or someone else?

A few days back, my husband and I discussed a small lilac bush we had planted. It was less than a foot tall and was growing in a new seed grass area. Over the last couple of months, I dutifully watered it. It seemed to be growing well. I could feel the emotions welling up […]

Barb Fletcher

3 years ago