In a world that praises productivity, it’s easy to live in a near-constant state of overwhelm. When you’re busy from sunrise to sunset, your nervous system doesn’t get a chance to fully settle. Over time,
Hi everyone, it’s Vlady here on the Dóchas blog, and this week we are going to integrate the mindfulness skill I discussed in my prior blog post on mindfulness, in dementia care. Are you a
People usually believe you either have confidence, or you don’t, it’s not usually talked about as something that can be built. I’m Alessandra from Dóchas Psychological in Spruce Grove, and I think confidence is a
Amelia here with your weekly Dóchas blog post. The past couple of years have been a whirlwind for me. I’ve grown up a lot and have adjusted to many changes along the way. Over the
Hi everyone, it’s Brittany on the blog today. I wanted to explore a topic that is recurring for many of my clients. Recently, there has been a lot of talk on social media about “attachment”
Change sounds great in theory. Whether we’re trying to create healthier boundaries, eat better, or change habits that are no longer serving us, they all require change in some way, shape, or form. But in
Hi everyone, it’s Vlady here on the Dóchas blog, and this week we are going to focus on the skill of “one-mindfully” and the value of centering our attention on one thing at a time.
It’s Alicia on the blog, and if you’ve ever caught yourself mindlessly scrolling through your phone, wondering where the last half hour disappeared, you’re not alone. Social media and constant connectivity can pull us into
Hi everyone, Renee on the blog this week. The other day, I was listening to a discussion between two women about the pressure they feel to have their life timeline figured out. They struggled to
Amelia here with your weekly Dóchas blog post. I have been working extensively with my clients around ‘energy’ and daily productivity. Many clients come to therapy saying they lack motivation, are unproductive, and don’t have
