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8 Ways to Care for Strong Emotions

August 7, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 2 Comments

Your strong emotions are not the problem, they are a helpful sign that you need some care. Not only do you deserve to care for yourself, it is your responsibility to do so. This includes asking for help when you need it, setting good boundaries and reaching out for support. 

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7 Ways to Increase Your Body Positivity

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 2 Comments

As women, most of us are told in one way or another throughout the course of our lives, that we are only really welcome in the world if our bodies are found to be attractive to other people based on the beauty standards of our time.

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5 Mental Health Hazards to avoid for Allies/wanna-be’s Trying to Stay Woke

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 4 Comments

I now know that putting my head back in the sand will never be possible and that decisions about opting in or out of various struggles will always be complicated.

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When the Stakes are High – Caring for Your Mental Health When Debating Things That Matter

April 17, 2019May 7, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 4 Comments

 If your safety, housing, employment, human rights or mental health is at risk based on the outcome of a debate then you are a significant stakeholder in the debate and caring for your mental health is paramount.

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Climate Grief

April 17, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 5 Comments

A shared condition.

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Do You Care Too Much?

April 10, 2019April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 4 Comments

When we assume that we are, or should be unaffected by the world around us and then shame ourselves for being affected by the world around us, we have become unwell, as humans.

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More Mental Health tips for the Holidays

December 26, 2018April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 1 Comment

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/life-without-anxiety/201212/10-tips-surviving-the-holidays

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Caring for your Mental Health During the Holiday Season

December 19, 2018April 9, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 3 Comments

Start by thinking back to previous years, what was the most enjoyable parts of previous seasons? Make sure that those things are central in your planning, in terms of how much time you spend on these, versus the parts you enjoyed the least.

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7 Burnout Busters for the Mental Health Worker (and for other people who work with humans too!)

June 20, 2018April 10, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 3 Comments

Over the years, I have been inspired by the wisdom that so many of my colleagues carry and the love that many have for their jobs and the people they serve. I’ve have also seen colleagues struggle and lose hope while working in this field, and sometimes, in their ability to continue in this work.

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An Emotionally Conscious Resolution

January 3, 2018April 11, 2019 / Joy Eidse MSW, RSW / 14 Comments

We cannot isolate which emotions to avoid feeling. They are all connected. If we avoid or ignore one, we risk reducing our entire range of emotional experience.

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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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