Everyone navigates various types of conflict in their everyday life, ranging from conflict in the workplace, in relationships, at home, and more. When these conflicts go unmonitored, they can cause significant stress on our system. Interestingly, there are numerous ways one can go about navigating conflicts as they arise, many of which are influenced by conflict management styles.  It’s Cheyanne on the Dóchas blog, and today I am going to explain the five conflict styles and how they impact our life experiences. The Five Styles Accommodating: this conflict style occurs when individuals ..read more

When it comes to mental health, a lot of people wonder about recovery, especially those dealing with complex trauma. One question I get asked often, particularly when it comes to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), is “Will I ever recover?”, as clients often want to know if their diagnosis will ever fade away. It’s Kim on the blog this week and today I’d like to delve into the topic of PTSD recovery. First, it’s crucial to understand what PTSD really means. It’s not a guaranteed outcome of experiencing trauma; many individuals go through distressing events without developing PTSD. Specific ..read more

It’s Melanie on the blog today, and I would like to shed light on signs of this difficult situation and provide valuable tips for healing a parent-child relationship. Parental alienation is a theorized process through which a child becomes estranged from one parent as the result of the psychological manipulation exerted by the other parent. This includes intentional displays of negativity, disrespect, or fear fostered towards the distant parent. This can ultimately lead the child to resist nurturing a relationship with them. Methods of alienation can include: Constantly shining a negative lig ..read more

Are you struggling with a tough decision and need clarity? You may be considering a career change, deciding whether to stay in your marriage, or choosing between renting or purchasing a home. It’s Nyamal on the Dóchas blog today; I would like to touch on this topic because I have been there, and we all face dilemmas in various areas of our lives. The decision-making process is multifaceted. It involves gathering information, assessing options, weighing alternatives, and evaluating the outcome. Cognitive, emotional, cultural, and social factors influence this process. It can feel overwhelming w ..read more

It’s Paula on the Dóchas blog today, and I want to talk about the practice of “just being.” That might sound a bit confusing to you – what does it mean to just be? I think of it as an artistic work, because you work to create it, just as you would work at creating art. It’s a conscious process, a choice to engage, a decision to not act on the impulse to fulfill the supposed need to act on something. It’s accepting that it’s ok to be, and not do. This practice also means you come to terms with not knowing, and sitting with uncertainty. You learn to sit, and whatever thought is occupying your mi ..read more

We all want to be more active, don’t we? Wouldn’t it be great if we could easily insert an activity like yoga into our daily routine? It’s Pooja on the Dóchas blog today, and I’m going to talk about how to integrate yoga into your day. However, I have a confession to make! Initially, when I chose this topic, I was in full swing of yoga. Last year, I completed a 200-hour yoga training program and I was doing yoga daily, sometimes twice a day. This went on for most of last year and then tapered off when other things in life took priority. And now, I am in this stuck spot. This means I can relate ..read more

Losing a friend is a normal part of life. This doesn’t make it any easier. Friends bring joy into our lives, offering companionship through the good times and providing support during the tough times. This doesn’t change the fact that some friends stand the test of time and sometimes things just fizzle out. This grief, though less discussed, merits attention and understanding. The dissolution or fading of a friendship can evoke a myriad of emotions, challenging one’s emotional resilience and altering one’s social landscape. Why is this so? It’s Alessandra on the blog today, and I’ll explore th ..read more

Anxiety seems to be in the air, doesn’t it? There are so many reasons to be anxious, but one looming problem is the climate and the environment. I’ve been talking a lot with my clients about this, as well as thinking about eco anxiety and compassion in my personal life. Honestly, I was having a really hard time with it for a while there. I felt that this overwhelming problem was way too big for me to handle and that if I did turn towards it, I would crumble under the weight of it. Sound familiar? It’s Amelia here with your Dóchas blog post, and I want to explore ways we can process all the ove ..read more

“Emotional baggage”—we all have it. We’ve all had experiences in life which impact how we react to things in the future. But some experiences are traumatic, and the question comes up, “Can trauma lead to mental disorders?” It’s Kim on the Dóchas blog today, and I’m going to talk about how the role of trauma, specifically ongoing trauma, can actually affect the development of future clinical disorders. You can watch the video below or read on to learn more! What is Trauma Let’s break down about what trauma is first. Here’s how I describe it. Trauma is when your system is overwhelmed to the poi ..read more

If you are at the stage of life where you are dropping your teen off at college or moving them into their first apartment, you know the myriad of emotions and challenges that come with this stage of parenthood. There is such a mix of feelings: readiness, sadness, excitement, pride and fear. On the one hand, it feels like a time to celebrate a job well done. If the mission was to raise children to function in the world and become their own person, we should celebrate the success. On the other hand, there are the uncomfortable feelings of not having them home, letting go, watching them struggle ..read more