When you think about strength, you may picture grit, hustle, and pushing through no matter what. But what if one of the most powerful forms of strength is self-compassion, which doesn’t always look like pushing
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”
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
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
In a world that idealizes perfection, it’s very hard to start loving yourself, with the incredibly difficult, expensive, time-consuming, and in many cases, unattainable standards for beauty and lifestyle. Not to mention, there’s the push
Amelia here with your weekly Dóchas blog post. Today we will be talking about your internal compass. What is this? This is what I call your inner wisdom, your gut feeling, your inner knowing, and
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
