Virginia HurdonApr 42 minLet's Play!What is play? It can be hard to define, but many people would say it’s engaging, absorbing activities which may or may not be...
Virginia HurdonMar 282 minMixed HopeI recently read a blog post by Jay Michaelson (Hope, Ten Percent Happier website, Jan 27, 2021) that really resonated for me, and helped...
Virginia HurdonJan 214 minHow do you cope with no resources?As you know, this is not a rhetorical question. Many of the resources needed to provide proper care for patients are either in short...
Virginia HurdonDec 5, 20202 minWe Are Not AloneRecent alarming statistics from the Canadian Medical Association suggest that burnout, depression, and anxiety rates are increasing...
Virginia HurdonDec 2, 20203 minPandemic Times and HEROWe're now well into the pandemic; where I live, the second wave is emerging. I'd like to think we're better prepared this time...and...
Virginia HurdonDec 2, 20203 minWhat's Diet Got to Do With It?When we feel stressed, exhausted, depressed or anxious, what we're eating is often not even on the radar of things to monitor or change....
Virginia HurdonDec 2, 20203 minSWAPWhen you feel down, anxious or stressed, exercise is likely one of the last things on your 'to-do' list. In fact, it's an area I still...
Virginia HurdonDec 2, 20203 minWhat has Mindfulness Done for You?Mindfulness: Probably a friend. It's got your back for stress management, and there's data on its usefulness in depression and chronic...
Virginia HurdonDec 2, 20201 minWelcome!I am excited to share some of my knowledge and experiences with regard to six determinants of health (mental and physical): nutrition,...