Reini Thijssen
Reini Thijssen is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC, LPC) and a certified life coach specializing in supporting pilots and individuals in high-demand professions both within and outside of aviation. She has been a writer for Aero Crew News since 2019 and covers various aviation-related topics concerning life- and career changes, relationships, and overall mental health. Reini is in private practice at Emerald Mental Health. She offers online mental health support to adult individuals and couples coping with a wide range of challenges, such as anxiety, burnout, grief, and stress. For more information and questions, contact [email protected] or visit www.emeraldmentalhealth.com.
Navigating Control and Influence in Daily Life
Day-to-day challenges can weigh heavily on your mind, impacting every area of your life. For example, as a pilot, you face responsibilities from managing...
Five Tips and Tricks to Improve Learning Effectiveness
Whether studying for recurrent training, learning a new maneuver, preparing for an interview, or seeking personal development, employing effective learning methods can significantly boost...
Ten Tips to Unlock Your Growth Mindset
We all hold beliefs about ourselves – what we can achieve and how we approach learning. This way of thinking forms our personal convictions,...
The Benefits of Couples Counseling
Navigating relationship challenges can be difficult and sometimes seeking outside help becomes essential. This is where couples counseling comes into play, offering a structured...
Your QRH for Understanding Anxiety, Burnout, and Depression
In the world of mental health, distinguishing between anxiety, depression, and burnout can feel like trying to navigate through turbulent skies without a clear...
Boost Your Concentration: Six Tips for Enhanced Focus
Flying demands your attention in a thousand different ways, and background noise adds to the challenge. Staying sharp and focused is not always easy,...
Overcoming Stress with NASA-Inspired Techniques for Pilots
Despite your love for flying, the flight deck can quickly become stressful, demanding peak performance at all times. Dealing with unpredictable weather, crowded skies,...
A Pilot’s Guide to Improving Sleep Without Medications
As pilots, achieving restorative sleep is not just essential; it's imperative for ensuring optimal performance and overall safety. However, the demanding nature of the...
Building Your Identity Outside of Being a Pilot
Finally, you get to a career airline after years and many hours working as a flight instructor or a regional pilot. Who are you?...
First Aid for Checkride Anxiety
Whether you are a student pilot working towards your private-pilot certificate or a 4.000-hour ATP going for a captain upgrade, you are expected to...
