Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Kitchener, ON
Drawing from various therapeutic modalities like existential therapy, narrative therapy, art-based and mindfulness techniques, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs and goals.
Accepting New Clients - Individuals & Couples. Are you facing a life transition that leaves you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or searching for deeper meaning? I'm here to help you navigate those uncharted waters and uncover the meaning behind your journey. I believe that life transitions, whether they involve career changes, relationship shifts, loss, or personal growth, are opportunities for profound self-discovery. My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner world, uncover your values, and create meaning from your experiences.
Drawing from various therapeutic modalities like existential therapy, narrative therapy, art-based and mindfulness techniques, I tailor my approach to suit your unique needs and goals.
Accepting New Clients - Individuals & Couples. Are you facing a life transition that leaves you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or searching for deeper meaning? I'm here to help you navigate those uncharted waters and uncover the meaning behind your journey. I believe that life transitions, whether they involve career changes, relationship shifts, loss, or personal growth, are opportunities for profound self-discovery. My approach to therapy is deeply rooted in providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your inner world, uncover your values, and create meaning from your experiences.
I use internal family systems for Trauma work and mindfulness techniques to help you regulate emotions and increase distress tolerance.
Often taking the first step is the hardest. I offer a private and safe space to explore your needs and struggles. Often we lose sight of our greatest strengths in everyday life. I offer acceptance base therapy and then I help you work towards change. Most of my experience has been in individual therapy. I truly enjoy starting an internal journey with you. Different parts of you come alive in the therapy room. When you know yourself and your different parts it is much easier to cope with life's difficulties.
I use internal family systems for Trauma work and mindfulness techniques to help you regulate emotions and increase distress tolerance.
Often taking the first step is the hardest. I offer a private and safe space to explore your needs and struggles. Often we lose sight of our greatest strengths in everyday life. I offer acceptance base therapy and then I help you work towards change. Most of my experience has been in individual therapy. I truly enjoy starting an internal journey with you. Different parts of you come alive in the therapy room. When you know yourself and your different parts it is much easier to cope with life's difficulties.
Originally from Venezuela, I am a mental health professional with years of experience providing psychotherapy in both private and public clinical settings. Throughout my experience, I strongly believe in the importance of adapting approaches to the needs of clients, and understand that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for guiding you towards your healing. That being said, I practice using an eclectic approach, drawing on the philosophies and techniques of various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, and Mindfulness.
Originally from Venezuela, I am a mental health professional with years of experience providing psychotherapy in both private and public clinical settings. Throughout my experience, I strongly believe in the importance of adapting approaches to the needs of clients, and understand that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for guiding you towards your healing. That being said, I practice using an eclectic approach, drawing on the philosophies and techniques of various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy, and Mindfulness.
My professional training includes the following: Mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Interactive Drawing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Are you looking to create positive change in your life? Unsure how to navigate this terrain on your own? Do you want to be fully engaged in your life and relationships? The work we do together will help you cultivate meaning and make these changes. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that we all have within us the capacity to heal and thrive, far beyond what we often recognize. Engaging in the counselling process can be tremendously beneficial as we rediscover our own strength and resilience.
My professional training includes the following: Mindfulness, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Interactive Drawing Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
Are you looking to create positive change in your life? Unsure how to navigate this terrain on your own? Do you want to be fully engaged in your life and relationships? The work we do together will help you cultivate meaning and make these changes. I work from a strengths-based perspective and believe that we all have within us the capacity to heal and thrive, far beyond what we often recognize. Engaging in the counselling process can be tremendously beneficial as we rediscover our own strength and resilience.
I have applied Emotional Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Techniques and Cognitive Therapy to help many people heal.
When you find yourself struggling, its good to have a compassionate and confidential place to explore your complex feelings and experiences. Anxiety, depression and addiction often are signs of deeper unresolved issues. Together, we explore what is hindering your sense of well being. I offer compassionate guidance to help develop clarity. Using depth techniques and action steps, you can be guided to challenge patterns that don't work for you or your relationships anymore. Whether you are struggling with overwhelm, conflicts, loss or emotional and behavioural patterns, can help you navigate the waters promotes change.
I have applied Emotional Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Techniques and Cognitive Therapy to help many people heal.
When you find yourself struggling, its good to have a compassionate and confidential place to explore your complex feelings and experiences. Anxiety, depression and addiction often are signs of deeper unresolved issues. Together, we explore what is hindering your sense of well being. I offer compassionate guidance to help develop clarity. Using depth techniques and action steps, you can be guided to challenge patterns that don't work for you or your relationships anymore. Whether you are struggling with overwhelm, conflicts, loss or emotional and behavioural patterns, can help you navigate the waters promotes change.
Ashley Vandergunst
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA(c)
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2E
Ashley draws on a variety of therapies, and, depending on her client’s needs, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Self-Compassion and Mindfulness-Based approaches along with others.
Ashley’s goal as your therapist is to provide you with a safe, compassionate space. She considers it an honour and privilege when you share your life experiences with her and allow her to join you on your personal journey. Life often presents us with unforeseen challenges, testing our resilience and mental fortitude. Seeking support can be challenging; though, a courageous step for your mental health. Ashley strives to help you with overcoming challenges, achieving your goals, and helping to promote healing and lasting change within your life.
Ashley draws on a variety of therapies, and, depending on her client’s needs, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Self-Compassion and Mindfulness-Based approaches along with others.
Ashley’s goal as your therapist is to provide you with a safe, compassionate space. She considers it an honour and privilege when you share your life experiences with her and allow her to join you on your personal journey. Life often presents us with unforeseen challenges, testing our resilience and mental fortitude. Seeking support can be challenging; though, a courageous step for your mental health. Ashley strives to help you with overcoming challenges, achieving your goals, and helping to promote healing and lasting change within your life.
In therapy, I use an eclectic approach, drawing from a broad range of interventions including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Hi! I'm Gillian (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I have studied mental health across the lifespan and have over 15 years of experience working in healthcare. I believe that at the heart of being human is the desire for connection with others and our world. But sometimes it can feel like we are stuck and disconnected. As a therapist, I set out to build strong connections with my clients, making them feel seen, heard and cared for. Together we set goals and make a treatment plan, taking into account each individual’s unique experiences, culture, and beliefs.
In therapy, I use an eclectic approach, drawing from a broad range of interventions including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Hi! I'm Gillian (she/her) and I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a Canadian Certified Counsellor. I have studied mental health across the lifespan and have over 15 years of experience working in healthcare. I believe that at the heart of being human is the desire for connection with others and our world. But sometimes it can feel like we are stuck and disconnected. As a therapist, I set out to build strong connections with my clients, making them feel seen, heard and cared for. Together we set goals and make a treatment plan, taking into account each individual’s unique experiences, culture, and beliefs.
I use a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, with various evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and more.
Hi! My name is Alyson McKay! As a therapist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges, I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their innermost thoughts and feelings. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and am honoured to walk alongside my clients on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, grief, and trauma.
I use a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, with various evidence-based modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), narrative therapy, and more.
Hi! My name is Alyson McKay! As a therapist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges, I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore their innermost thoughts and feelings. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and am honoured to walk alongside my clients on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. I work with individuals and couples who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, grief, and trauma.
Sara Murphy
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic technique also incorporates Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based, ego state, neurobiological, and attachment-based therapies.
In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Bréné Brown says that “owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do”. It is my privilege as a Psychotherapist to provide space and support as individuals dive into the stories of their lives and do the hard work of healing. Certified in EMDR, and other types of evidence-based trauma therapies, I’m grateful to be able to provide an opportunity for individuals to release the emotional, mental, and physical blocks caused by trauma and other difficult life circumstances.
My therapeutic technique also incorporates Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based, ego state, neurobiological, and attachment-based therapies.
In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Bréné Brown says that “owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do”. It is my privilege as a Psychotherapist to provide space and support as individuals dive into the stories of their lives and do the hard work of healing. Certified in EMDR, and other types of evidence-based trauma therapies, I’m grateful to be able to provide an opportunity for individuals to release the emotional, mental, and physical blocks caused by trauma and other difficult life circumstances.
Megan Prenty
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2G (Online Only)
I have over ten years of experience teaching Mindfulness and relaxation techniques and I bring to my sessions a compassionate and flexible approach to help support you through your struggles.
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or a heightened sense of pressure to maintain your responsibilities, relationships, and friends can take a toll on your mental health. Sometimes, this feels like anxiety and/or depression, which often manifest as fatigue, a lack of motivation, or avoidance. Or you push yourself in the other direction, over-achieving, holding yourself to impossible standards, perfectionism, and a chronically busy schedule.
I have over ten years of experience teaching Mindfulness and relaxation techniques and I bring to my sessions a compassionate and flexible approach to help support you through your struggles.
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or a heightened sense of pressure to maintain your responsibilities, relationships, and friends can take a toll on your mental health. Sometimes, this feels like anxiety and/or depression, which often manifest as fatigue, a lack of motivation, or avoidance. Or you push yourself in the other direction, over-achieving, holding yourself to impossible standards, perfectionism, and a chronically busy schedule.
Drawing from therapeutic modalities such as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness, she will design an approach to suit your individual needs.
This is a good start. By exploring avenues like this you’re already taking proactive steps which signal a vital first move towards enhancing your well-being. Anjali will support and guide you on your transformative journey, helping you uncover and harness your unique strengths and capabilities. Her approach centers on positive psychology, emphasizing your inherent potential and resilience and Anjali is committed to offering you a safe, culturally aware environment where you can openly discuss your life’s trials and triumphs without judgement.
Drawing from therapeutic modalities such as person-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness, she will design an approach to suit your individual needs.
This is a good start. By exploring avenues like this you’re already taking proactive steps which signal a vital first move towards enhancing your well-being. Anjali will support and guide you on your transformative journey, helping you uncover and harness your unique strengths and capabilities. Her approach centers on positive psychology, emphasizing your inherent potential and resilience and Anjali is committed to offering you a safe, culturally aware environment where you can openly discuss your life’s trials and triumphs without judgement.
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I use embodied techniques like mindfulness, EFT (tapping), art, gentle movement, parts work (IFS), CBT and other approaches so you feel supported and also have tools you can use outside of our work together.
Motherhood is hard. It is messy. If you're struggling to find moments of joy, you're feeling alone and overwhelmed, you wonder if something is wrong with you and you long for your life before becoming a parent- you're in the right place. If you're feeling resentment building with your partner, the voices of anxiety, depression, sadness and rage have been loud and you don't know know how to manage them- you're not alone. If you're working to heal from a traumatic birth, you are struggling with the demands of parenting and paid work and you do you don't know who you are anymore- I'd be honoured to hold space for you.
I use embodied techniques like mindfulness, EFT (tapping), art, gentle movement, parts work (IFS), CBT and other approaches so you feel supported and also have tools you can use outside of our work together.
Motherhood is hard. It is messy. If you're struggling to find moments of joy, you're feeling alone and overwhelmed, you wonder if something is wrong with you and you long for your life before becoming a parent- you're in the right place. If you're feeling resentment building with your partner, the voices of anxiety, depression, sadness and rage have been loud and you don't know know how to manage them- you're not alone. If you're working to heal from a traumatic birth, you are struggling with the demands of parenting and paid work and you do you don't know who you are anymore- I'd be honoured to hold space for you.
She employs a range of modalities and tools, including Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance Therapy, to support your unique needs.
Shelley is here to support you on your journey, helping you navigate life's challenges with compassion and expertise. She is dedicated to providing client-centered care, ensuring a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment that fosters creativity and flexibility in your healing journey. She understands that life's path can take unexpected twists and turns, requiring us to pause and find our way back to the right direction.
She employs a range of modalities and tools, including Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance Therapy, to support your unique needs.
Shelley is here to support you on your journey, helping you navigate life's challenges with compassion and expertise. She is dedicated to providing client-centered care, ensuring a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment that fosters creativity and flexibility in your healing journey. She understands that life's path can take unexpected twists and turns, requiring us to pause and find our way back to the right direction.
Midtown Counselling - Shelly Pavlic
Registered Social Worker, BASc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2H
Living with a dark, stormy cloud over your head is no way to live. If your cloud is taking away from your personal life or career, you may feel burdened, alone or misunderstood. It doesn't have to be that way. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Interventions relieve anxiety, depression & stress, restore confidence, develop effective family relationships, and unlock personal potential. The solutions to your problems might be closer than you think. Why wait? (Midtown Counselling offers immediate bookings to new clients).
Living with a dark, stormy cloud over your head is no way to live. If your cloud is taking away from your personal life or career, you may feel burdened, alone or misunderstood. It doesn't have to be that way. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Interventions relieve anxiety, depression & stress, restore confidence, develop effective family relationships, and unlock personal potential. The solutions to your problems might be closer than you think. Why wait? (Midtown Counselling offers immediate bookings to new clients).
Des Mc Enaney Emdr Consultant
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW, MSc
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2H (Online Only)
My primary practice focus has been through using EMDR, but I am well versed in person-centered work, CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, and other approaches.
Do you struggle with trauma or PTSD? Does stress, anxiety, depression, or grief impact your relationships or ability to function day to day? Do you feel ‘stuck’ or overwhelmed by it all? With over twenty years of clinical experience as a social worker and psychotherapist, coupled with extensive training, I know that change is possible and that your present situation can change for the better. Trauma used to be thought of as a permanent state but not anymore. I have spent thousands of hours helping people get past their past and recover from trauma.
My primary practice focus has been through using EMDR, but I am well versed in person-centered work, CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Mindfulness, and other approaches.
Do you struggle with trauma or PTSD? Does stress, anxiety, depression, or grief impact your relationships or ability to function day to day? Do you feel ‘stuck’ or overwhelmed by it all? With over twenty years of clinical experience as a social worker and psychotherapist, coupled with extensive training, I know that change is possible and that your present situation can change for the better. Trauma used to be thought of as a permanent state but not anymore. I have spent thousands of hours helping people get past their past and recover from trauma.
My curious and compassionate whole-person approach—primarily a blend of talk therapy, somatic techniques, spiritual inquiry, mindfulness, movement, humour, earth-based practices, trauma healing, and self-compassion—will support you to uproot and transform the underlying causes of suffering and struggle in your life.
I believe deeply in the transformative power of a non-judgemental space where all of you is welcome. In the past, you may have made the wise choice to separate from who you were to create safety. In the present, this fragmentation can give rise to anxiety, depression, disordered eating, aggression/anger, and an overall feeling of being lost and purposeless—all contributing to difficulty in everyday life. I see my role as a compassionate companion, walking along side clients on their journey back home to their authentic self, by supporting their innate capacity for growth and change.
My curious and compassionate whole-person approach—primarily a blend of talk therapy, somatic techniques, spiritual inquiry, mindfulness, movement, humour, earth-based practices, trauma healing, and self-compassion—will support you to uproot and transform the underlying causes of suffering and struggle in your life.
I believe deeply in the transformative power of a non-judgemental space where all of you is welcome. In the past, you may have made the wise choice to separate from who you were to create safety. In the present, this fragmentation can give rise to anxiety, depression, disordered eating, aggression/anger, and an overall feeling of being lost and purposeless—all contributing to difficulty in everyday life. I see my role as a compassionate companion, walking along side clients on their journey back home to their authentic self, by supporting their innate capacity for growth and change.
Kristina Schwalm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2G
I am extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, (MBCT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, (EMDR), PTSD therapy and Somatic Healing.
I am a mental health therapist, supervisor and instructor with over 15 years experience. It is my honour to sit with people and develop a compassionate understanding of their needs and wounds, and foster genuine healing, strength and meaningful change.
I am extensively trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, (MBCT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, (EMDR), PTSD therapy and Somatic Healing.
I am a mental health therapist, supervisor and instructor with over 15 years experience. It is my honour to sit with people and develop a compassionate understanding of their needs and wounds, and foster genuine healing, strength and meaningful change.
I aim to create a safe and comfortable space that supports my clients growth and leads to positive change and overall wellness. My priority is to treat each person with kindness and respect and allow them the space to share openly and be their authentic selves. I am known for my warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach and integrative therapy style that is collaborative and person-centered. I incorporate various modalities and interventions to meet my client’s needs, including Brainspotting, Narrative, Solution-Focused, CBT, Play-Based, Mindfulness-Based, and Trauma-Focused approaches.
I aim to create a safe and comfortable space that supports my clients growth and leads to positive change and overall wellness. My priority is to treat each person with kindness and respect and allow them the space to share openly and be their authentic selves. I am known for my warm, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach and integrative therapy style that is collaborative and person-centered. I incorporate various modalities and interventions to meet my client’s needs, including Brainspotting, Narrative, Solution-Focused, CBT, Play-Based, Mindfulness-Based, and Trauma-Focused approaches.
Rosemary Victor
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kitchener, ON N2E (Online Only)
I am trained in the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Solution Focused Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Mindfulness ; Emotion Focused Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT); and Trauma Therapy.
My experience enables me to offer effective individualized, mental health support for individuals, and couples. I provide supports around relationship issues, coping with mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, grief & loss, managing life transitions, trauma, and addictions.
I am trained in the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Solution Focused Therapy; Narrative Therapy; Mindfulness ; Emotion Focused Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT); and Trauma Therapy.
My experience enables me to offer effective individualized, mental health support for individuals, and couples. I provide supports around relationship issues, coping with mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, grief & loss, managing life transitions, trauma, and addictions.
Claire Grevatt
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW, BA, BSW
Verified Verified
Kitchener, ON N2A (Online Only)
Specializing in mental health concerns, with work experience in the hospital and healthcare setting, Claire uses cognitive, mindfulness, and emotion focused therapy modalities to work through the issues that are most important to you.
Deciding to speak to a therapist takes courage and openness. Claire will give you the opportunity to set healthy goals and intentions, build resources and skills, and become resilient when responding to life’s challenges. Claire provides a trusting, supportive and validating environment to identify important issues while balancing the need for acceptance and change.
Specializing in mental health concerns, with work experience in the hospital and healthcare setting, Claire uses cognitive, mindfulness, and emotion focused therapy modalities to work through the issues that are most important to you.
Deciding to speak to a therapist takes courage and openness. Claire will give you the opportunity to set healthy goals and intentions, build resources and skills, and become resilient when responding to life’s challenges. Claire provides a trusting, supportive and validating environment to identify important issues while balancing the need for acceptance and change.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.