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Lonely? Let’s Move Closer

October 6, 2017April 25, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 13 Comments

We’ve designed our lives to be isolated. We run around like crazy, just trying to make ends meet. It’s time to re-think our living situations

How to Start a Good Fight

October 3, 2017April 25, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 19 Comments

If you want someone to change their behaviour or do something for you or stop doing something, you may need to ask them directly.

Death Education for Children – Don’t wait for Grief

September 30, 2017April 25, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 10 Comments

We need to learn to talk to our children about death as a part of their life education, not only as a response to a major loss. 

TEENAGERS!!!

September 24, 2017November 15, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 9 Comments

Having your child become a teenager, can be one of the most fearful times of a parent's life! Wondering what is normal, when to call 911 and when to just hug them... are often parr for the course

Are the Kids Okay? – Children & Mental Health

September 22, 2017November 15, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 14 Comments

Listen closely and support your child’s emotions. There’s no wrong way to feel. Let them know that you are on their side.

“Dear Me…” or When Values Collide

September 20, 2017November 15, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 2 Comments

Principles, rules, values, beliefs or vows are meant to guide us...Unfortunately, very few values work in practice every single time, for every single situation, without ever conflicting with any other values we hold.

Giving Grief the Time of Day

September 18, 2017November 15, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 10 Comments

The response to grief, in our society is often motivated by well-wishers wanting us to feel better, saying things like “time heals everything”, and “maybe you just need to distract yourself until you feel better”.

Sex – How Much is Enough?

September 15, 2017November 15, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 7 Comments

How much sex is enough sex? Ask any couple and you will often get two very different answers.

Staying Together, after Kids

September 14, 2017November 15, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 15 Comments

In my personal, and professional, experience, an equally shared load is one of the main contributors to a relationship that survives children.

Quitting School- Part II (A more literal interpretation)

September 7, 2017November 14, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 5 Comments

School is only one way of learning and obtaining an education. It doesn’t work well for everyone.

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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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