With the holidays upon us, you may be dreading the idea of having to interact with your family. It’s Kim on the blog this week! I want you to know that you are not alone
Have you ever felt drained, running from one task to the next, giving all your energy to those around you but feeling as though you have no energy to give to yourself? Many of us
It’s Cara on the blog today. When people hear the word boundaries, they often imagine walls going up or doors being closed. It can carry a sense of conflict, rejection, or being difficult, especially for
It’s Alessandra on the blog this week, and I feel the term “introvert” is often misunderstood. When we describe others as introverts we risk wrongfully labelling them or placing negative judgement on them. Introversion is
Hi, I’m Rhianna, a practicum intern at Dóchas Psychological Services here in Spruce Grove, and I’d love to talk about the importance of work-life balance. It’s easy to fall into the pattern of putting work
Enmeshment can quietly undermine the foundation of a healthy relationship. Being enmeshed occurs when boundaries between partners blur to the point where individuality is lost. While enmeshment often stems from a place of love, it
When you go through trauma, it doesn’t just impact you – it can ripple out and affect every part of life, especially your relationships. This can feel overwhelming, whether you’re the person who is navigating
You know that moment when you are absolutely crushing it, and then, out of nowhere, the inner critic whispers, “Actually, you have no idea what you’re doing.” Suddenly your accomplishments feel like they came from
The ability to communicate emotions effectively is the foundation of a healthy relationship. It’s Alessandra on the blog this week and I know you’ve probably heard this before, but your emotions and thoughts matter. If
Self-advocacy: a concept most of us have heard about, but one that’s difficult to understand and even harder to execute. It’s Tat on the blog today – hoping to help you understand what self-advocacy is