When people notice that someone is in an abusive relationship, one of the first questions that often comes to mind is, “Why don’t they just leave?” If someone is hurting you, controlling you, threatening you,
You wake up tired, look at your to-do list, and immediately feel behind. Then comes the spiral: Why can’t I just get it together and finish my daily tasks? What is wrong with me? Hi,
One of the common concerns I hear from my clients sounds something like this: “I thought I was doing better, but lately it feels like I’m back at square one”. You might expect that if
Hello, It’s Rachael on the Dóchas blog, and I’m here to share more about ADHD. In my previous blog about ADHD, I discussed what this disorder is, some common symptoms, and how it can affect
Learn how to break the ADHD shame-loop by creating realistic routines, planning around your actual patterns, and practising self-acceptance and self-love. I think about this tweet a lot: If you feel called out, keep reading.
You’ve probably seen ADHD talked about everywhere lately- on TikTok, on Facebook, in podcasts, in conversations with friends who are newly diagnosed and finally feeling like things make sense. And while it’s great that we’re
There’s something about fall that naturally invites us to slow down and practice mindfulness. The air gets crisp, the leaves turn, the days get shorter, and the world outside starts feeling more worth paying attention
Have you ever felt your stomach tighten before a difficult conversation, your shoulders tense when you’re stressed, or your chest feel heavy when you’re sad? Often, psychology focuses on treating mental health through the mind
Loss is a universal human experience and we’re bringing this blog back as a reminder that there is support available when you need it most. September 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day, while September 11
We are sharing this blog again because setting boundaries is an ongoing practice, and we all need a reminder to check in on them sometimes! Setting boundaries is hard. Maintaining them over time is even
