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.
Ruminating—Your QRH to Rumination and How To Let Go
What if something I said to that First Officer last year still bothers them? What if that comment I made about their procedure has...
The Warning Signs of Sports Betting and Its Impact on Flight...
Sports gambling is often marketed as a fun, harmless way to enhance the excitement of watching a game. Advertisements and promotions portray it as...
How to Boost Your Well-Being With a Digital Detox
In today's fast-paced world, it's becoming increasingly difficult to escape the grip of our digital devices. We are constantly online, and this constant connectivity...
Five Strategies to Boost Work Happiness in 2025
With the new year, many people reassess their goals and seek ways to improve their lives. Finding joy at work can sometimes feel challenging,...
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,...
