Have you heard abbreviations like ADHD, MDD, GAD, PTSD, OCD or BPD? Each acronym is shorthand for a different mental health diagnosis that represents a variety of patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. As awareness
Motherhood is a beautiful, transformative journey, but it can also completely shake your sense of self. If you’ve ever wondered, “Who am I now?” after becoming a mom, you’re not alone. Hi, I’m Amy, a
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
Hi everyone, it’s Vlady on the Dóchas blog, and I am continuing my focus on the intersection between values, goals, and mental health. Having already discussed the significance of values in my first post, then
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
Being alone when a relationship ends may feel like the world has shifted on its axis. There are many emotional challenges to be faced, and it may feel like a sense of your identity is
Hi everyone, it’s Vlady on the Dóchas blog, and this week I’d like to build off of my last blog on values and discuss how your energy levels can influence how you take values-based actions.
Emotions, love them or hate them, we all have them. It’s Rachael on the blog this week—we’re talking emotions. They influence every aspect of our lives, from our decisions to how we connect with others.
Hi Everyone, it’s Vlady on the Dóchas blog this week, and I’d like to explore values—the concept and how they can be useful towards behaviour. Have you ever been in conversations with family, friends, and/or
