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Bad Behavior – Who’s Responsible?

December 12, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 3 Comments

But when these types of situations come up over and over again, I have to believe that this is a systemic problem and that ONLY holding the individual responsible will not solve it.

Indigenous Youth Speak

December 9, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, 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.

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.

An interview with Adventure Therapist, Lise Brown

December 4, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 3 Comments

Lise Brown, a Winnipeg based Adventure therapist, talks about our fear of the outside; kids with knives, forest bathing; risky behaviour vs rope climbing; and knowing your limits.

9 Mental Health Survival Strategies for the Current Apocalypse

December 1, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 13 Comments

For those of us paying attention, to world issues and local issues, it feels like a good time to panic. For those who have spent significant amounts of time and energy working to prevent some of these things, daily media updates are disheartening at best, devastating at worst.

How to Reduce Suicides – A Guide for Everyone

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

The Borderline Therapist

November 27, 2017April 30, 2021 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 2 Comments

Dr. Slater reveals that she, herself, had been a patient in this same hospital, five times.

Self Improvement – 7 Steps to Find out if You’ve done enough

November 24, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 13 Comments

#selfimprovement #perfectionism #wellbeing #mentalhealth #lifework

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. 

Grief Without Death

November 17, 2017April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 12 Comments

When something changes in life, even when it’s a good thing, there is something lost. That loss might be, what was, or what could have been.

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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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