Hi, it’s David on the blog today, and I’d like to explain how your mind and body respond to stress. Our bodies and minds respond to stress in unique ways, influenced by our past experiences,
Hi everyone, it’s Alix here to discuss the window of tolerance. The window of tolerance is the “optimal” zone of emotional arousal for a person to function in their everyday life. Everyone experiences emotional ups
Have you ever tried meditating and felt like you were doing it completely wrong? Maybe you pictured a perfectly serene monk, sitting cross-legged on a mountaintop with an empty mind and no distractions. Then you
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, 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
It’s Kim on the blog, the founder of Dóchas Psychological in Spruce Grove, Alberta. June 27 is National PTSD Awareness Day, so it felt like the right time to talk about a question that I
Have you ever found yourself feeling inexplicable anger, with no clear reason for the emotion? It’s a common experience, and while it might seem like your anger comes out of nowhere, there’s often more going
You’ve worked toward a major goal for years. You finally cross the finish line, whether it’s graduating, landing a dream job, or achieving a lifelong bucket list item, and instead of feeling amazing, you feel
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” – a simple childhood message meant to suggest that physical harm can cause injury and that words are something to be ignored
In today’s fast-paced world, we often overlook one of the most critical aspects of our well-being: the health of our nervous system. Our nervous system, the intricate network that governs our physical and emotional responses,
