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Advice about Giving Advice – 8 tips

March 15, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 2 Comments

work very hard to maintain the stance that each person knows their own self and situation best, and, as long as no one is at risk of being harmed, there is no one “right” decision.

‘Chronic’ – 5 ways to Increase Coping Skills for Chronic pain and/or illness

March 12, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 3 Comments

The first thing we tend to do when feeling ill or in pain is turn to the things that used to help us to feel better. If these no longer work or have become impossible, despair can set in

Honouring Relationship Endings – A 5 Step Process

March 5, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 3 Comments

I won’t say that we don’t put effort and resources into the ending of relationships, but all too often, this has less to do with honouring the ending, and more to do with getting even.

Conflict- Approach or Avoid? 6 Things to Consider

March 1, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 10 Comments

The skills to stand up for oneself, to confront others, or to do ones own work are necessary ones and worthwhile developing.

Winter Blues

February 22, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 2 Comments

The winter blues, the slump. Motivation is low, energy is low, mood is low.

Thinkers and Feelers Get Together

February 15, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 2 Comments

We all need each other. We need diversity to fill in our gaps and the areas we cannot see clearly. Finding that in a partner is a rare treasure.

Sensing and Intuitive Partners

February 12, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 3 Comments

You don’t have to have the same interests to connect but being interested in your partner and who they are will keep the two of you connected.

Introverts & Extroverts in Love

February 8, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 4 Comments

We exist on a spectrum. Some people are extreme introverts and others extreme extroverts and these tendencies may shift throughout our lives depending on our life situations.

10 Habits of Highly Successful Couples

February 5, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 5 Comments

Dr. Atkinson lists the following 10 attributes of couples who report as very happy and are in long term relationships:

Jealousy in Relationships

February 1, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 11 Comments

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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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