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ADHD & Procrastination: Why It Happens & How to Overcome It
Procrastination and ADHD: a step by step guide to better productivity and understanding.
Melanie Grell
6 days ago4 min read
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Radical Acceptance: How This DBT Skill Helps Manage Overwhelming Emotions
Radical Acceptance : a DBT skill for distress tolerance Have you ever been in a situation and felt an intense wave of emotion overwhelm...
Melanie Grell
Feb 133 min read
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From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: How to Get Started
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When you are in a difficult situation, try being as caring toward yourself as you would be toward someone else.Â
Melanie Grell
Dec 8, 20244 min read
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What is Dissociation? Signs, Treatment, and Coping Strategies
Dissociation is increasingly discussed in the media, showing up in movies, TV shows, and podcasts. Famous examples include Fight Club...
Melanie Grell
Nov 22, 20243 min read
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Affordable Low Cost Therapy in Edmonton: What to Expect When Working with a Student Intern Therapist
Choosing to embark on a therapeutic journey is a big step, and finding the right therapist is essential. If you’re searching for...
Aligned Minds
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Panic Attack or Anxiety Attack: Understanding the Differences
At Aligned Minds Counseling and Therapy, we often encounter clients who struggle with intense episodes of fear and discomfort. These...
Aligned Minds
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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Is it Anxiety or an Anxiety Disorder?
Picture this : You're standing in a crowded room, heart racing, palms sweating, thoughts racing a mile a minute. Have you ever felt your...
Aligned Minds
Jun 12, 20244 min read
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Understanding Your Relationship Patterns: Insights from Attachment Theory and The Strange Situation
Have you ever wondered why you react the way you do in relationships? Whether it's with friends, family, or romantic partners, our...
Aligned Minds
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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When Chronic Stress Is a Chronic Problem
In today's fast-paced world, chronic stress has become an all-too-common experience. The constant demands of work, family, and social...
Aligned Minds
Jun 11, 20244 min read
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Sitting in the Feelings: Understanding Processing Our Emotions
It's easy to get caught up in the idea that if we're not constantly relaxed and happy, there's something wrong with us. Society tells us...
Aligned Minds
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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Navigating Anxiety With Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Anxiety is a prevalent experience for many, but it doesn't have to hold sway over our lives. In fact, certain levels of anxiety can even...
Aligned Minds
Mar 20, 20242 min read
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Facing the First Holiday After the Loss of a Loved One
Grieving during the holidays gets more complicated for you when the festive traditions mix with the deep feelings of loss. The focus on...
Aligned Minds
Dec 13, 20233 min read
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7 Tips to Navigate the Holidays Alone
The holidays can be a tough time, especially if you're spending them alone and dealing with feelings of anxiety or sadness. It's normal...
Aligned Minds
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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How to Stay Sober During the Holidays
Getting ready for the holidays? If you're on a journey to stay sober, you might find it a bit tricky. The festive season, all about joy...
Aligned Minds
Dec 5, 20235 min read
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Managing Your Mental Health this Holiday Season
As we step into the festive season, it's important to recognize that this time of year, while joyous for many, can bring unique...
Aligned Minds
Nov 28, 20234 min read
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Navigating Burnout: Understanding its Impact on the Brain and the Path to Recovery
In recent years, burnout has surged in prevalence, exacerbated by the demanding work conditions that intensified during the COVID-19...
Aligned Minds
Oct 6, 20234 min read
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6 Things You Need to Know to Set Better Boundaries
Setting boundaries is important maintaining good mental health and nurturing healthy relationships. Boundaries help clear guidelines and...
Aligned Minds
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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How to Stop Feeling Lonely
At one point or another almost all of us are going to experience loneliness. Even when we have friends around us we can feel loneliness...
Aligned Minds
Aug 8, 20233 min read
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Intrusive Thoughts: Why We Have Them and How to Stop Them
Every day we have thousands of thoughts pass through out heads. Some of thoughts are going to be weird, uncomfortable and sometimes they...
Aligned Minds
Aug 3, 20233 min read
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Self-Care: What is it Really?
In our fast-paced world, mental health has taken center stage as an essential aspect of overall well-being. Amidst the daily hustle and...
Aligned Minds
Jul 24, 20234 min read
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