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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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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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When Grief gets Complicated

August 22, 2018April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 3 Comments

The question, at this point in history, while working our way out of a time when grief has been so pathologized, might be, how do we know when there is a problem with grief?

9 Ways to Support a Loved One with Mental Illness

August 1, 2018April 10, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 5 Comments

We have power to act and and to influence another person's journey with mental illness, but we do not have all the power. 

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. 

Indigenous Youth Speak

December 9, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / Leave a comment

My initial reactions to what I was seeing pointed out my own deeply entrenched stereotypes that rose up while watching the video. I expected the images to become darker, not lighter.

How to Reduce Suicides – A Guide for Everyone

November 29, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse 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. 

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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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