Between Sessions: Gentle Practices to Support Your Growth
As a Calgary therapist, I’ve seen how small daily practices — such as noticing your emotions with compassion, setting gentle boundaries, or taking a mindful breath — can create profound change over time. These tools are meant to help you:
Make a Date—with Anxiety
What If You Scheduled a Date… with Your Anxiety?
Yes, a date.
Not with a person. Not with a project.
With your anxiety.
Anxiety loves to lurk in the background. It creeps in while you’re trying to work, have a conversation, drive, study, or even relax. It whispers worries while you’re doing your best to stay focused on something else.
Understanding the Fear and Anxiety Triggered by Narcissism
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Narcissistic colleagues are often skilled manipulators who hide their toxic behaviors behind a veneer of charm, expertise, or even community admiration. These individuals typically do not exhibit any emotion unless they want something from others, whether it's validation, control, or an advantage in a work-related situation. They use tactics like gaslighting—making others doubt their perceptions of reality—and deflecting accountability for their actions, which creates confusion and frustration.