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.
Handling Criticism
No one likes it, yet everyone has to deal with it from time to time – criticism. Criticizing others is easier than being on...
Dealing with Difficult People
Life is full of social interactions, from connecting with our loved ones to confrontations with challenging individuals whom we cannot stand to be around....
Coping with Unpleasant Emotions
Editor’s Note: Aero Crew News readers have enjoyed Reini Thijssen’s articles as a contributor to our FITNESS column. Through the months we have come...
Understanding Loneliness
Loneliness is one of the most ubiquitous side effects of COVID-19 that can affect anyone. However, loneliness has been on the rise for decades...
Six Factors of a Successful Relationship
What makes a happy relationship? Is it humor, physical attraction, or merely enjoying things together? What makes a relationship work? Do opposites attract or...
Self-Care: Put on Your Oxygen Mask First Before Assisting Others
A new year can be a new start. If 2020 taught us anything, it is that every year can be full of new surprises....
How To Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Last
When the end of the year approaches, traditionally, many of us take the time to reflect and set new goals for the following year....
The Quarantine-15
Most of us have been spending more time at home during the past year. Less exercise and the same amount of food intake can...
Eight Ways to Decrease Stress
Life is stressful, especially now. Stress is a normal, human response. The goal of our stress response is to have us choose between two...
OVERCOMING A FURLOUGH
Over the past few months, the airline industry has gone from pilot and mechanic shortages to extreme overstaffing. This turnaround was sharp and dramatic....
