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Childhood and its influence on Adult Alcohol Consumption

October 16, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, 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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An Emotionally Conscious Resolution in Review

January 2, 2019April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / Leave a comment

I had not been aware that in my tendency to minimize or avoid, what i perceived as negative emotions, I was also not noticing what actually felt really good.

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The 3 Types of Non Physical Abuse

October 31, 2018April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, 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 MSW, 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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How to Reduce Suicides – A Guide for Everyone

November 29, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 11 Comments

Suicide impacts all of us and speaks about who we are as a society. We can all work towards healing our society. 

What do You Really Need? – A 6 Step Complete Self-Care Assessment Guide

November 20, 2017June 20, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 28 Comments

When you feel the need to withdraw, when you feel pain, restlessness, irritation, sadness or discomfort consider what it is that you actually need to care for.

How to Make a First Aid Kit for Your Emotions

September 28, 2017August 8, 2018 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 18 Comments

A first aid kit is not a cure. It it is not meant to resolve any relationship issues, social issues or life challenges, but it might give you some energy to carry on.

Good Grief Work

September 27, 2017November 15, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 11 Comments

Knowing what you've lost may seem like a ridiculous task, but for many people this can be more complicated than it sounds.

Depression Vs Grief – When You’re Down

September 26, 2017November 17, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 18 Comments

Despite the diagnostic criteria given for depression... there is debate within the mental health community when a diagnosis or medication is appropriate.

Bibliotherapy- Just for Fun;)

September 24, 2017November 15, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 4 Comments

It is actually a book where you look up your ailment, from "broken dreams," to "tax return, fear of doing" to "cancer, having" and are given recommendations on what to read.

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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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