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Understanding a Breakup
Understanding the why behind your distress doesn't make the pain disappear, but it can turn down the volume on the shame. If you’re in the thick of this withdrawal, be as patient with yourself as you would be with someone recovering from a physical injury. Healing
isn't about flipping a switch; it's about staying the course through the fade.

Katie Borek, MSW, RSW
May 5


Grieving a Relationship: How CBT Can Help You Heal
How we grieve a break up shapes our emotions, thoughts and behavior. Learn new tools for grief and see how CBT therapy can help.

Debra Chimwala
Mar 2


From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: How to Get Started
Self Kindness
When you are in a difficult situation, try being as caring toward yourself as you would be toward someone else.

Melanie Grell
Dec 8, 2024


Affordable Low Cost Therapy in Edmonton: Working with a Student Therapist
affordable therapy in Edmonton
Aligned Minds
Oct 15, 2024


The Friendship Dilemma: Mastering the Art of Balancing Adult Friendships
Amidst the whirlwind of work obligations and responsibilities, maintaining meaningful connections with friends often takes a backseat. Understanding the unique challenges adults face in nurturing their friendships can help us develop practical strategies for achieving a healthy balance.
Aligned Minds
Jun 16, 2023


Not Just Shy or Introverted: Understanding Social Anxiety
Have you ever felt your heart race and your palms get sweaty when faced with a social situation? Maybe it's attending a party, speaking...
Aligned Minds
Jun 9, 2023


Break Free from Trauma: How EMDR Therapy Can Help You Take Control
EMDR: The Jazz Hands of Trauma Processing If someone would have told me EMDR would be one of my favorite treatment modalities 10 years...

Katie Borek, MSW, RSW
Feb 28, 2023


5 Tips to Help Manage Your Mental Health When Transitioning from Fall to Winter
5 Tips to Manage Your Mental Health When Transitioning from Fall to Winter Transitioning from Fall to Winter can be difficult for many people. As we anticipate the fast approaching cold weather and darkness, we struggle with the changes to our schedules, our change in activities, and often increased social isolation. To help your transition from Fall to Winter a little easier to manage, here are a list of suggested tips to keep you going as the weather changes. 1) Declutt
Aligned Minds
Oct 4, 2022
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