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Avoiding Exercise – An Expert’s Guide

November 22, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 8 Comments

NOTE: All excuses given in this post are in the public domain and free to be used without source acknowledgment. You're Welcome. 

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – The New Hysteria

November 15, 2017April 25, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 19 Comments

The problem with the way the diagnosis of BPD is being applied, is that, the individuals’ experience of trauma is often minimized or ignored.

Men & Trauma- Anger, Anxiety, Addiction & Depression

November 13, 2017April 25, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 18 Comments

While PTSD is becoming more recognized and treated, within the military, men experience trauma in a variety of other contexts.

7 Ways to Love a Volcano

November 5, 2017April 25, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 15 Comments

If you love someone who seems to be randomly explosive, it can feel like you’re loving  volcano.

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.

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.

A Good Time to Panic

September 25, 2017November 15, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 21 Comments

But what if the panic is there for a reason? What if you actually are in danger? 

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

“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.

It’s not just you…

August 1, 2017November 14, 2017 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 3 Comments

"Everyone else seems to have it together. Why can't I manage?" ...People want to know if there's something wrong with them, if they have a 'fatal flaw...'

Joy Eidse

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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