Self Esteem

Low self-esteem is often a symptom of identity-level beliefs. These articles explore how internal value systems form and how therapy can help restore self-trust and self-worth.

Patterns

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Illustration of a man with a pressure gauge on his chest, sitting blankly in a dark room—symbolizing emotional shutdown and burnout in men.

Identifying The Types of ADHD

Black-and-white line drawing of a woman with a calm expression and a transparent distressed version of herself behind, with a thought bubble showing a checklist, heart, and clock — symbolizing the hidden emotional strain of ADHD in women.

Emotional reactivity illustrated as a ripple of fire erupting from a small spark, symbolizing anger triggered by deeper unresolved patterns.

trauma's impact on relationships

Obsession vs Compulsion – Understanding The Facets of OCD

Flat-style illustration of a hand scrolling a digital device, representing dopamine-driven distraction patterns in ShiftGrit’s Calgary & Edmonton therapy blog.

A young woman stands in emotional distress as her thoughts loop endlessly—symbolizing overthinking and identity-based burnout.

Female professional on stage wearing a smiling mask, hiding anxiety; perfectionism metaphor showing emotional pressure and identity conflict