Here are the absolute best resources we put out on the blog, as chosen by YOU! These are the blogs you read the most, and we’re so happy that these topics resonated with you. We really enjoy writing this blog as a helpful resource for you, and it’s always interesting to look back over the past year and see which of these psychology topics caught the most attention. Here are the top posts on the blog this year:

10. Why Am I So Awkward at Parties? Dealing With Social Anxiety

When you think of parties, do you think of a fun time catching up with friends, or do you think of an awkward evening standing with your back against the wall, unsure of where to put your hands? If it’s the second, you’re not alone—many of us feel awkward at parties or other social situations. Here are some tips for dealing with social anxiety.

9. Why Does Social Media Give Me Anxiety?

Ever wonder why social media gives us so much anxiety? Some reasons are the way it targets dopamine, the fear of missing out, and seeking validation from it.

8. What Is Self-Concept? 5 Tips to Boost Your Self-Esteem and Confidence

Do you ever feel like you have all the confidence in the world, but yet your self-esteem is seriously lacking and you don’t understand why? Or maybe you feel good about yourself but you have zero confidence? Well, did you know that your self-esteem and confidence are two different things? Learn what they are!

7. How to Process Your Emotions In a Healthy Way

It’s important to learn how to identify your emotions, get comfortable with them, and process them in a healthy way to avoid feeling overpowered.

6. Getting Comfortable With Uncomfortable Emotions: 3 Steps to Sit With Your Feelings

You might be trying to wrap your brain around why you would ever want to get comfortable with uncomfortable emotions. But if you don’t learn how to sit with your emotions, eventually they’ll start to suffocate you.

5. Defining Your Safe Space: What Does Safe Space Mean to You?

This post shares the definition of safe space in therapy, but it also encourages you to define your own safe space. What does safety really mean to you?

4. Abandonment and Rejection Wounds in Relationships

Here are the types of abandonment and rejection wounds in relationships and how you can start your healing journey.

3. Coping After Being Scammed or Hacked

If you’ve been scammed or hacked, you know the feelings that rush in: the sinking feeling in your chest, the rush of shame or embarrassment, the anxiety about what to do next, or the feelings of vulnerability. Here are tips to navigate these feelings.

2. 6 Strategies That Will Help With Texting Anxiety

Here are 6 strategies that will help you to set boundaries with texting and break free from the notification ding.

1. How to Connect with Your Partner When You Don’t Share Common Interests

Does this sound familiar? You and your partner want to spend time together, but you don’t seem to share many common interests – such as your taste in music, favourite restaurants, which sports team to cheer for, or your ideas about the perfect date night. It can leave you feeling bummed out about the fact that you and your partner don’t seem to agree on how to spend time together, and you might even question if you’re truly compatible. But it doesn’t have to be this way!

Well, there you have it! These are all blog posts that you found helpful this year—hopefully this look back provides you with an easy resource to see them all. We hope you enjoyed your holiday season and are easing back into regular life. And if this is the year you want to reach out for some professional psychology advice, you get in touch with us by calling us at 780 446 0300 or emailing info@dochaspsych.com.

About Dóchas Psychological

Dóchas Psychological Services is a well-established and trusted therapy clinic located in Spruce Grove, Alberta. At Dóchas we value the idea that everyone deserves a safe space. Through connection and education, our team works hard to build a trustworthy relationship with each of our clients. It is our goal to create a community for our clients to feel like they belong.

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