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Childhood and its influence on Adult Alcohol Consumption

October 16, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / Leave a comment

This study showed that people who scored 4 or more on the ACE questionnaire were seven times as likely to become addicted to alcohol.

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Processing Memories with EMDR

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 5 Comments

In this process I came to fully understand that my memories and beliefs were not only thoughts or images but also emotions and bodily sensations and that all of these needed to be processed in order for true change and healing to happen.

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7 Steps to Emotionally Safer Sex

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / Leave a comment

Emotional safety in a sexual relationship is the best way to ensure a good sexual experience for everyone. Check out the ways to improve your sex life.

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How Men Can Care for their own Mental Health

June 19, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / Leave a comment

Men learn that emotions, and emotional connection are, at best, distractions (unless they are a means to money or sex) and, at worse, anathema to true masculinity. 

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A Quick Guide to Setting Boundaries with Your Family of Origin

May 8, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 5 Comments

When family members behave in ways that are abusive or unsafe, many of us respond with our childhood responses, fight, flight or freeze.

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Healing Attachment Wounds – Telling the Story

March 27, 2019April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 2 Comments

Stories can heal. Stories can hurt. We get to make our own meaning out of our stories. Last June, a Netflix Comedy special went viral. "Nanette" by Hannah Gadsby started out as a classic stand up special with lots of jokes, and lots of self deprecation. Then the tone started to shift. It began to … Continue reading Healing Attachment Wounds – Telling the Story

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“Liar, Cheat, Racist…” – 7 Ways Labelling People, not Behaviour, does more Harm than Good

March 6, 2019April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 4 Comments

If George could let go of the idea that he is a terrible person and, instead, focus on taking responsibility for his actions, he might have a chance of making things right.

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16+ Things Counselling Can Help You With

January 23, 2019April 19, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 5 Comments

People come to counseling for all kinds of reasons. There is no wrong reason to talk to a counsellor, here are some issues that counselling can be particularly helpful with.

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The 3 Types of Non Physical Abuse

October 31, 2018April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 11 Comments

This post is meant to help you identify the various types of non-physical abuse, which include verbal abuse, emotional abuse and psychological abuse. Once identified you should be better able to know where to set boundaries in terms of expecting respect from others.

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On Finding the Right Therapist for You

September 12, 2018April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 3 Comments

...if you don't like your therapist, and/or you think your therapist doesn't like you, you are not likely to experience the changes your are hoping for. 

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Joy Eidse

About Joy Eidse

Joy Eidse is a registered Social Worker living in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She works as a counsellor for individuals wanting to work on issues related to mental health or trauma. Send Joy a message.

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