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“Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath.” – Eckhart Tolle Anger can feel overwhelming and, at times, destructive. It’s easy to think of it as something purely negative—something to suppress or avoid. But I want to offer you a different perspective: anger is an emotion with purpose. It’s a signal from your mind […]
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How Accelerated Resolution Therapy at Emmaus Psychology Transforms Lives. Trauma can deeply affect every aspect of your life, from your relationships to your emotional health. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) offers a breakthrough for those dealing with trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and much more. At Emmaus Psychology, a leading psychology practice in South East Calgary, we
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Is Your Software ready for an Update? CBT and Why you may need something more. Many clients come to therapy on a recommendation from their doctor to seek CBT as a treatment for their symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD or other mental health concern. Seeking CBT can be a helpful way to bring clients into
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“When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress” by Gabor Maté is a thought- provoking and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between emotional and physical health. In this book, Dr. Gabor Maté, a Canadian physician with a background in family medicine, palliative care, and addiction, delves into the connection between suppressed emotions,
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Being True to your Authentic Self. Gabor Maté is a trauma specialist and medical doctor who stated: “You should be happy when you feel sadness, guilt or depressed, because this means you are connecting to your authentic self.” This is a quote I share with many of my clients. Society has conditioned us to repress
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Book Review, Hardwiring Happiness, The new brain science of contentment, calm, and confidence By: Rick Hanson, Ph.D. Do you struggle to find joy in your daily life? Are you constantly noticing all the things that are going badly or impacting you negatively? Perhaps you are starting to wonder what happiness really is? Do you ever
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It was the movie of the summer. Everyone was talking about it. From the costumes, music and all-star cast, there’s a lot to be drawn to. And despite being a film about “Stereotypical Barbie”, it was far from surface level. The film commented on perfectionistic ideals, the value of emotional expression, gender norms, embracing change,
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A Part of me Thinks I Need Therapy: We have all had the experience of feeling internally divided about something we need to make a decision about or have considered changing. Perhaps you have thought: A part of me thinks I should go to therapy… But, maybe there is a louder part of you that
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Holidays are stressful. This pandemic is stressful. Life is stressful. Stress is a common reaction to uncertainty and conflict and can happen to all of us. It affects our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. So, it is no wonder that the events of 2020 have helped create a high level of stress on individuals and
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Pandemic. Lockdown. Quarantine. It’s no surprise these were recently chosen as words of the year by our favourite dictionaries. From our homes to our work to our relationships, COVID-19 has upended almost every aspect of our lives. Given these dramatic shifts in the way we relate to the world and with each other, it’s also
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