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,
Trying to conceive can stir up a storm of emotions, and sometimes the one you cling to most, hope, can feel like both a lifeline and a heartbreak. As you face fertility challenges, you may
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,
For many people, massages feel like a guilty pleasure. For some it feels completely frivolous and is not a priority. But what if that thinking was flawed? What if there are some benefits, besides feeling
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
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,
Traditionally, career paths were linear: education, a stable job, and retirement after decades in the same field. However, today’s professional landscape is far more fluid. With more years available to work, individuals are discovering new
Hi, I’m Amy, an intern here at Dóchas in Spruce Grove, and I was married to my husband for about a year before we had our first boy. Previous to early motherhood, our social life
