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Creative Writing Therapy for Body Image-Poetry

January 15, 2025 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 1 Comment

This exercise distills and contains the event. In doing so we may be able to better see the essence of the event and it’s impact. Self compassion often follows

16+ Things Counselling Can Help You With

January 23, 2019April 19, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, 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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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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7 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem

August 8, 2018April 10, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 4 Comments

"They say they love me, but if they really knew, who I am... what I've done...." 

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Jealous Much?

January 29, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 4 Comments

Part I- Other People's Possessions, Successes & Talents

50 Ways to Go for a Walk

December 6, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 3 Comments

Now, I want to go for a walk! I want to do the next item on my list. I can't wait to see what I will discover on my next walk in my own neighbourhood.

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.

My Shitty Body (Image)

September 13, 2017November 14, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 7 Comments

I’ve met very few people who actually love their body and feel great about what it can do. I’m not one of them.

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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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