Hi Everyone, it’s Vlady on the Dóchas blog this week, and I’d like to explore values—the concept and how they can be useful towards behaviour. Have you ever been in conversations with family, friends, and/or
Hi everyone. Renee here, an intern at Dóchas Psychological in Spruce Grove, Alberta, and someone who is recovering from perfectionism. As we enter a new year, it’s easy to reflect on 2024 and feel like
You know that moment when you are absolutely crushing it, and then, out of nowhere, the inner critic whispers, “Actually, you have no idea what you’re doing.” Suddenly your accomplishments feel like they came from
It’s Sagal on the blog, I’d like to explore the impact of negative self-talk. This is something we all experience, but its effects run deeper than we might realize. From a psychological perspective, these inner
Self-advocacy: a concept most of us have heard about, but one that’s difficult to understand and even harder to execute. It’s Tat on the blog today – hoping to help you understand what self-advocacy is
Being weird is not something many of us lean into, and often we try to avoid it – out of fear of negative judgments and opinions. The idea of leaning into the weird and embracing
Have you ever felt like you’ve acted in a way that didn’t feel quite like you? Imagine being at a party where you don’t know anyone. You might find yourself smiling more than usual, laughing
Hi, it’s Kim on the blog this week. I wanted to talk about what it’s like to turn 50 years old. Unpopular opinion: turning 50 doesn’t bother me. It’s just another year older and that’s
Did you know that there is a worldwide community dedicated to answering the question “How can we help people flourish in their lives”? The Center for Self-Determination Theory is comprised of scholars, researchers, and practitioners
Are you waiting for a reply to one of your texts right now? How does it feel? Maybe you’re feeling a bit on edge, or a bit nervous. Texting can definitely cause texting anxiety, as
