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How to Ask for What you Want

June 26, 2019June 28, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 2 Comments

Georgia sprained her ankle recently and wants her husband to pick up the slack with the housework. Dennis wants the holiday time he asked for and was denied by his manager. Joyce wants her siblings to pitch in with caring for their mother who has cancer and is needing a lot of support. Sabrine wants her … Continue reading How to Ask for What you Want

7 Ways to Increase Your Body Positivity

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 2 Comments

As women, most of us are told in one way or another throughout the course of our lives, that we are only really welcome in the world if our bodies are found to be attractive to other people based on the beauty standards of our time.

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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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More Mental Health tips for the Holidays

December 26, 2018April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 1 Comment

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-without-anxiety/201212/10-tips-surviving-the-holidays

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Caring for your Mental Health During the Holiday Season

December 19, 2018April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 3 Comments

Start by thinking back to previous years, what was the most enjoyable parts of previous seasons? Make sure that those things are central in your planning, in terms of how much time you spend on these, versus the parts you enjoyed the least.

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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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On Getting a Mental Health Diagnosis

June 13, 2018April 10, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 4 Comments

A diagnosis is not an assessment of who you are. It is a description of the symptoms you are experiencing. Some diagnosis have more stigma attached than others and some can help to bring life-changing clarity to an individual, directing them towards needed help.

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When You Can’t Sleep

April 30, 2018April 10, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 3 Comments

Difficulties with sleep will occur for most people at some point in their life. There is no way to guarantee that you will never have a sleepless night, but there are some things that might help...

Mental Health & Medication

April 16, 2018April 10, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 6 Comments

Medication has its limits. It will not provide a healthy environment, social support, the tools to manage difficult situations, or to heal from major crisis or traumatic events and should not be solely relied on for these things. 

Social Anxiety – A Holiday Survival Kit

December 19, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 2 Comments

Social anxiety is an increasingly common phenomenon.Some people feel that they’ve always been this way, others feel like their fears seemed to show up unexpectedly and have affected them ever since.                                    

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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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