How to let go of chaos and be content with a more peaceful life

How to let go of chaos Welcome back to the Dochas blog! It’s Imane here. For those of us who have been raised amidst a storm of chaos, learning how to let go of that

Abuse, Anxiety and Stress, General Information, Relationships

The truth about sexual assault: How to cope, heal, and support

Hi everyone, Schareen here! Chances are you found your way to this blog because you, or someone you know, has experienced some form of sexual assault or harassment. The ugly truth of sexual assault This

Anxiety and Stress, General Information, Health, Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence

Changing your body image perspective: 3 ways to regain your self confidence

Welcome back to our blog! It’s Schareen here, and today I’m diving into a topic that seems to be all over our social media in the best way possible, yet so many of us still

Anxiety and Stress, General Information, Health, Sleep

Feeling mentally exhausted? What burnout means and how it’s different from stress

Welcome back to the blog! It’s Pooja here. With the events of this past year, it’s no surprise that you might be feeling down. Mentally drained, emotionally exhausted, and perhaps, burnt out are some other

Abuse, Anxiety and Stress, General Information, Grief and Loss, Health, Information About Therapy

PTSD or not PTSD? What it means to have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Welcome back to the blog! It’s Kim here. Today I want to talk about a mental health disorder that deserves some clarification, and that’s Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a

Anxiety and Stress, Family, General Information, Grief and Loss, Health, Relationships, Sleep

What compassion fatigue looks like and how to help it

Welcome back to the blog! It’s Kim here. Are you tired? Mentally drained? Ready to give up on everything and everyone? You might be experiencing compassion fatigue. The term compassion fatigue is so often misunderstood,

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What to do when a loved one refuses help with addiction or mental illness

Welcome back to the blog! It’s Kim here. I’ve gone back and forth on how to talk about a topic that has had a profound impact on my life, and that is what to do

Anxiety and Stress, General Information, Health, Information About Therapy, Sleep, Video

Suffering From Sleep Problems? Try These 3 Tips From Sleep Experts

Welcome back to the blog! It’s Kim here, and I’m about to tackle a common problem that keeps us awake at night (pun intended). What in the world can you do when you just can’t

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How to Process Your Emotions In a Healthy Way

Hey there! It’s Kim and I’m back this week with Part 2 of Understanding Our Emotions. Last week I talked about How to Sit With Uncomfortable Emotions, and this plays an important role in learning

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

Hi! It’s Kim here. You might be trying to wrap your brain around why you would ever want to get comfortable with uncomfortable emotions, and listen, I get it! Sitting with difficult emotions is like