Return to Center

Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression, and Disconnection In a world where distress, depression, anxiety, and disconnection are increasingly common, finding effective solutions can seem elusive. “Canada and the world are in the grips of a mental health crisis that ruins health, threatens lives, and hurts economies.” Canadian Mental Health Association (May 2024). “Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression, and Disconnection” by Patricia Morgan offers hope. Inspired by the Polyvagal Theory, this book was chosen by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) for its 2024 counselling book award. Through easy-to-understand language and practical self-help tools, “Return to Center” empowers readers to befriend their autonomic nervous system, enabling them to better manage stress, regulate emotions, and achieve a centered, calm state. Praised by clients and professionals alike for its effectiveness, “Return to Center” is an invaluable guide not only for therapists, coaches, and teachers, but for anyone seeking tools to self-regulate and enhance their mental well-being.