I’m Alessandra, back on the Dóchas blog to talk with you about moving at your own pace and learning to trust yourself – especially in love and relationships. You’re often reminded that love or meaningful
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
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
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
Hi, it’s David on the blog today. Life can throw a lot our way, and a strong sense of resilience can be incredibly helpful when we need to overcome adversity and bounce back from challenges,
It’s Sagal on the blog this week and I’d like to follow up on my last blog, The Impact of Negative Self-Talk, with a few simple strategies to combat negativity. Negative self-talk can be persistent
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
Hi everyone. Renee here, an intern at Dóchas Psychological in Spruce Grove, Alberta, and someone who is recovering from perfectionism. As we enter a new year, it’s easy to reflect on 2024 and feel like
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
