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Therapy Thursday with Cecilia Mannella

Therapy Thursday with Cecilia Mannella

By Eterna Counselling & Wellness

Tips & tricks that you can easily implement to change your life.
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Why Harmony is Better Than Having Balance in Your Life

Therapy Thursday with Cecilia MannellaJul 07, 2022

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Three Things to Keep in Mind When Navigating Grief

Three Things to Keep in Mind When Navigating Grief

In today's Therapy Thursday video, I am sharing some tips & tricks on how to navigate grief.

Jan 19, 202306:17
Set an Intention, Not a Resolution

Set an Intention, Not a Resolution

In today's video, I am talking to you about New Year's resolutions and why they do not work!  This 2023, I want to encourage you to set an intention, not a resolution. And I explain why in today's video!

Jan 05, 202304:48
You Can Opt-Out of the December Chaos

You Can Opt-Out of the December Chaos

In today's video I want to provide tips and tricks to help manage all the chaos that December brings. You can opt-out of the December chaos if it is not feeding your wellness!

Dec 19, 202206:10
Being Bold with Boundaries

Being Bold with Boundaries

Being bold with boundaries.

Nov 17, 202205:48
How to Create Safety in Relationships

How to Create Safety in Relationships

On today’s Therapy Thursday I want to talk about how gratitude can transcend into relationships and how to create safety in relationships.

Oct 27, 202206:03
The Power of Gratitude that Works Against Self-Hatred
Oct 20, 202205:44
How Gratitude Relates to Comparison

How Gratitude Relates to Comparison

This month we are talking all about gratitude. Why it is important to each of us and why we are focusing on it this month. On today’s Therapy Thursday I want to talk to you about how gratitude relates to comparison.

Oct 06, 202206:12
Finding the Courage to Say No

Finding the Courage to Say No

This Therapy Thursday, I am talking about finding the courage to say no. That every yes you hand out is a no for something else.

Sep 29, 202206:02
The Courage to Stop Playing Small

The Courage to Stop Playing Small

Today's Therapy Thursday, I am talking about having the courage to stop playing small and what it means to play bigger.

Sep 22, 202205:58
Redefining Failure as an Act of Courage

Redefining Failure as an Act of Courage

This month we are talking about courage. And I want to start us off with some words from Brene Brown. Words that have helped me to redefine failure as an act of courage.

Sep 08, 202205:56
Three Steps on How to Navigate Resentment

Three Steps on How to Navigate Resentment

Today, I want to talk about resentment. Resentment is this thing that puts a barrier between our hearts and another person. It creates disconnection and builds walls around ourselves to punish those we resent. I am giving you three steps on how to navigate resentment.

Sep 01, 202206:25
How to Live with a Broken Heart

How to Live with a Broken Heart

We live in a time where we power through things, stay busy, strive for happiness, and have a constant positive thinking perspective. But what happens when a relationship ends, a death happens, or a big change in your life occurs? Your heart breaks and you wonder how to live with a broken heart. Today, I want to share some tips on how to live with a broken heart that will help you get through this difficult time in your life.


There are so many ways our hearts get broken. In my own experience, it has felt like a lot of pain, through my body and in my mind. We can physically feel a broken heart, it takes up a lot of energy and space.


Here are 3 tips on how to live with a broken heart:

1. Acknowledge it. There is power in just saying it, saying "yes, I feel broken-hearted". By claiming and naming it you are owning it. This is your truth, this is your story, own it. Because having this inner conflict, keeping it in, and walling yourself up can create anxiety and depression. It is SO much better when you can say it out loud - either to yourself or someone who supports you.

2. Figure out the emotions attached to it. Grief, sorrow, loss, disappointment - what emotion is attached to your broken heart? There could be a lot of emotions attached to a broken heart but when we identify those emotions we are contributing them to the sensations of our broken heart. Claiming these emotions is important because then we can sit with them and identify with them rather than avoid them.

3. Be patient. We can hold a lot of expectations of ourselves about where we should be, how we should feel, or how we should be reacting. But let me tell you, grief and heartbreak are lifelong things. There is no timeline! We need to be patient and understanding of ourselves, our process, and our journey.


Just remember that having a broken heart is a human experience. There is no way to protect ourselves from it. And if we try to protect ourselves, we end up walling ourselves up and robbing ourselves of joy. Acknowledge that this is a part of the human experience. Remember that when we grieve, it is a sign of how much love we were able to give in that relationship or to that person.


"A broken heart hurts, but it is a consequence of the ability to love."


Give yourself some patience and compassion. Accept this as a part of your journey and your life. Instead of trying to positive talk yourself through it just acknowledge that it hurts, and that is okay.

Aug 18, 202205:27
How to Use your Heart as a Guide for Making Decisions

How to Use your Heart as a Guide for Making Decisions

This month, the Eterna team has dug deep into writing about why we started this career in counselling and how we show up with heart in our work. Today, I want to talk to you about how to use your heart as a guide for making decisions in your life.

Aug 11, 202205:58
How to Create Harmony in your Environment

How to Create Harmony in your Environment

This month we have been talking about harmony!  We talked about how to create harmony in our daily lives and how to create harmony within our bodies. Today we are talking about how to create harmony in our environment.  Connecting with our spaces is what we do and bringing harmony to our spaces can really improve our mental health.

Jul 21, 202205:22
Creating Harmony with your Body

Creating Harmony with your Body

Last week we talked about how to create harmony in your life. Today I want to talk about creating harmony with your body. I'm not just talking to women but let's face it, women are the ones who struggle the most with body image issues and beauty standards.  What does harmony mean? It is about being able to work in an ebb and flow, it is this rhythm that is loving and connected; that is the foundation of harmony.

Jul 14, 202205:44
Why Harmony is Better Than Having Balance in Your Life

Why Harmony is Better Than Having Balance in Your Life

This month in July we are talking about Harmony! And on today's Therapy Thursday I am talking to you about why harmony is better than having balance in your life.

Jul 07, 202206:23
Integrity Within Your Own Thoughts

Integrity Within Your Own Thoughts

Integrity is a state of being whole. But what does it mean to have integrity within your own mind, within your own thought process?  We tend to believe that every thought we have we must believe. But that is just not true. Our brains will always come to judgments and conclusions; they will come up with things to say to us all the time, things that are threatening and fearful. This is what the brain is meant to do. We tend to be very critical of our thoughts, we think "if I am thinking this, and I am scared of this, then it must be true." Our brains are always looking for threats; relationship threats or social belonging threats. Your brain will create a story, a fear story of what could go wrong and how it will go wrong. And we have a physiological reaction to these stories if we spend a lot of time thinking about them.  That is how powerful our thoughts really are. And they don't always represent our true self.

Jun 30, 202205:57
Communicating with Integrity can Strengthen Relationships

Communicating with Integrity can Strengthen Relationships

Strengthening relationships is a common goal among a lot of us.  Communication is key when it comes to building relationships.  But how can we build these strong relationships in communication? Through integrity.  Today on Therapy Thursday I am telling you 3 ways that communicating with integrity can strengthen relationships.

Jun 16, 202205:21
Can you Have Integrity in Today's Digital World?

Can you Have Integrity in Today's Digital World?

Can you have integrity in today's digital world? And if so, how?  It is so easy to reinvent ourselves or to have multiple versions of ourselves in today's world. We decide who we are at work, at home, online, and all these other places.  When you can be whoever you want in so many different places, how can you hold on to your integrity?  How can you be authentic in holding on to your integrity?

Jun 09, 202206:01
How to Develop and Preserve Integrity

How to Develop and Preserve Integrity

June is here and this month's topic is integrity! On today's Therapy Thursday, I want to talk to you about the meaning of integrity and how to develop and preserve integrity. This month we will be discussing a lot about integrity. Stay tuned for our blog posts and videos! We will be talking about integrity in relation to yourself, in your relationships, at work, as a parent, mentor, etc.

Jun 02, 202205:30
Why it is so important to gain self-awareness

Why it is so important to gain self-awareness

Today on Therapy Thursday, I am talking all about connection to self and why it is so important to gain self-awareness.

May 26, 202205:29
Two Major Causes of Disconnection and How to Create Change

Two Major Causes of Disconnection and How to Create Change

In relationships, there is this anticipation of hurt and disappointment. This is normal, this is a normal human thing to feel. It's neither good nor bad to feel like we need to protect ourselves from anticipated hurt.  But, there is always room for improvement and improving our connection with others. There are two major causes of disconnection and today I am sharing how to create change and stronger connections in all relationships.  Keep listening to learn more!

May 12, 202206:32
3 Reasons to Build More Connection

3 Reasons to Build More Connection

This month (May) we are talking all about connection. In therapy, we talk about connection all the time. We love to share our ideas and thoughts around connection, specifically on why it is SO important to have connections in your life. Today, on Therapy Thursday I am sharing 3 reasons to build more connection in your life. Especially after the last few years of living through a pandemic, connection is extremely important to your physical and mental health. Continue listening to hear the 3 reasons to build more connection in your life.

May 05, 202205:23
Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: Knowing the difference to improve your mental health!

Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: Knowing the difference to improve your mental health!

If you're interested in learning more about growth vs. fixed mindset I highly recommend reading #caroldweck 's book "The New Psychology of Success".  It will expand your thinking and change the way you view the world around you.  Keep listening here for a brief introduction to what it means to have a growth mindset and what you can do to create one for yourself.  #growth #mindset #growthmindset

Apr 28, 202206:50
Perfection & Growth Cannot Coexist

Perfection & Growth Cannot Coexist

Growth requires you to push perfection away.  Perfection wants you to stay in this controlled perfect ideal that is couched in the idea of control and fear.  Growth is about moving into places of courage and bravery, they are not controlled, they are full of emotion.  Continue listening to learn more PLUS gain some insight into how to journal about this!

Apr 14, 202206:28
Growth is Messy!

Growth is Messy!

This month our focus is on the topic of Growth. Every week I am going to come on here and talk about various topics surrounding Growth. I want to start off the month by talking about how hard growth actually is. Growth is messy but we can embrace the messy!

Apr 07, 202205:32
Curiosity VS. Control Mindset

Curiosity VS. Control Mindset

Is curiosity a better partner to you than control?

It's hard to sit in curiosity in times of change because it can feel like an illusion of a sense of control.

But sitting with curiosity in times of change can actually give you ideas on how to move forward, it can open you up to greater possibilities and options.

When you sit in a place of curiosity you're less reactive, you're being more curious about how you want to react, or how to get to the other side of this change.

In control, we just do things, we react immediately and try to take control of the situation. But in reality, control is the illusion.

Mar 31, 202207:32
How to Gain Curiosity Within Yourself to Improve your Mental Health | Eterna Counselling & Wellness

How to Gain Curiosity Within Yourself to Improve your Mental Health | Eterna Counselling & Wellness

Today, I am talking to you about curiosity that comes from within. Getting to know yourself better for the purpose of personal growth.

Mar 24, 202207:19
How & why you want to cultivate curiosity in your life.

How & why you want to cultivate curiosity in your life.

On today’s Therapy Thursday, I am talking to you about curiosity, what it means & why you want to cultivate more curiosity in your life.

Cultivating curiosity will bring you more joy in your life, it will improve all your relationships, and help you communicate effectively with the world around you.

Curiosity is all about sitting in a place of wonderment rather than judgment and assumption. I hope to encourage you to bring more curiosity into your life so you can feel these benefits of wonderment, joy, and love.

Mar 10, 202207:26
Understanding sensations of anxiety & how to manage them - A look at our central nervous system
Mar 03, 202208:01
Rethinking the definition of 'quitting'
Feb 17, 202205:51
How to improve your relationships through curiosity
Jan 27, 202210:13
Who do you want to be?
Jan 13, 202205:31
The truth about perfection and shame
Dec 09, 202107:45
Connecting our expectations with the experience
Dec 02, 202109:30
The Socialization of Men's Mental Health
Nov 25, 202110:19
How to identify & prevent burnout
Nov 04, 202110:15
How therapists help create change in your life.
Oct 28, 202110:22
Reconnect & create intimacy in your relationship
Oct 21, 202105:02
Understanding anger & discovering what's beneath it
Oct 14, 202105:03
Moving Away from Divisiveness to Improve your Mental Wellness
Oct 07, 202104:53
When did we learn to hate ourselves?
Sep 23, 202112:10
How to rest with intention!
Sep 16, 202105:04
It's back to school!! Tips & tricks for managing the back to school struggles.
Sep 09, 202105:00
How to show up in your values
Sep 03, 202105:34
The power of the word 'should'
Aug 26, 202105:22
How to move past the 'whys?' in your life!
Aug 19, 202105:10
How to rebuild intimacy in your relationship
Aug 12, 202106:16
A deep dive into your emotions.
Aug 05, 202105:01
What it means to be an ally & how you can practice it.
Jul 29, 202105:36