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Hope-Based Living

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 1 Comment

According to attachment theory humans require an emotional foundation from which to hope and risk and venture out. I've shared where I find my security in hopes that you might discover yours.

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Acknowledging Everyday Griefs – Parenting, Friendship, Aging & Faith

October 2, 2019September 30, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 2 Comments

If you can acknowledge grief and loss instead of minimizing or judging yourself for feeling it, then you will be able to heal and carry on. 

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Overcoming Death Anxiety

March 13, 2019April 1, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 1 Comment

"...the more you fail to experience your life fully, the more you will fear death."  ---Irvin Yalom

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An Emotionally Conscious Resolution in Review

January 2, 2019April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse 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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Sex Ed for Teens, in Families of Faith

April 25, 2018April 10, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 3 Comments

If your religion prohibits sexual behavior that is considered developmentally normal, according to developmental psychology, and you plan to impose these rules on your child, there are some things to consider...

9 Steps to Making Sense of Other People

April 9, 2018April 10, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 14 Comments

Consider ways in which another person could have the same goals as you, or goals that you would admire, and still make decisions and act in ways that appear contrary to you.

Religion, Spirituality & Mental Health

January 26, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 4 Comments

Caring for ones’ own spiritual health and development is as important to mental health as eating well and exercising.

‘Forgiveness,’ A Dirty Word? 

October 27, 2017April 25, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 18 Comments

Forgiveness is not about excusing a behaviour, ignoring the impact of someones words or actions, or about pretending that everything is fine.

Before Leaving your Faith Community

October 12, 2017April 25, 2019 / Joy Eidse RSW / 5 Comments

Conflict within a faith community, can sometimes cause people to wonder if they’re losing their faith or if someone else is. Depending on the faith, this can feel catastrophic.

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