identity therapy

Black and white illustration of a person sitting in stillness while their shadow reveals a detailed internal blueprint of anxious beliefs, symbolizing identity-level anxiety therapy.
Anxiety & PhobiasIdentity-Level Therapy

Calgary Anxiety Therapy That Goes Deeper Than Coping Tools

ByByShiftGritMay 21, 2025
Periodic-style belief tile labeled “Lb” with the phrase “I Will Be Abandoned” — part of the ShiftGrit Core Belief Series.
Limiting Belief Library

“I Will Be Abandoned” — A Core Limiting Belief

ByByShiftGritMay 19, 2025
Periodic belief tile labeled “Lb” with the phrase “I Always Have to Defend Myself” — part of the ShiftGrit Core Belief Series.
Limiting Belief Library

“I Always Have to Defend Myself” — A Core Limiting Belief

ByByShiftGritMay 19, 2025
A surreal digital painting shows a calm person in a peaceful room being subtly restrained by vines labeled with words like “should” and “must,” symbolizing the internal pressure to stay productive even during rest.
PerfectionismBurnout & Identity Conflict

When Rest Feels Unsafe: Perfectionism and Guilt

ByByShiftGritMay 6, 2025
A young adult walks a red string tightrope above a shadowy courtroom, holding a smiling mask while showing fear—visualizing the perfectionism and fear of mistakes.
PerfectionismADHD Therapy

Why Mistakes Feel Dangerous: The Identity Pattern Behind Perfectionism

ByByShiftGritMay 5, 2025
Minimalist line drawing of a human figure holding broken gears inside a head silhouette—representing the internal collapse caused by identity-level burnout patterns.
Burnout & Identity ConflictIdentity-Level Therapy

When Burnout Isn’t About Work

ByByShiftGritMay 1, 2025

Patterns

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Conceptual illustration of a person halted by a translucent wall filled with limiting beliefs, symbolizing identity-level procrastination and avoidance.
Minimalist pressure cooker illustration representing emotional pressure buildup and sabotage response
Depression vs Anxiety: Similarities and differences
Flat-style illustration of a hand scrolling a digital device, representing dopamine-driven distraction patterns in ShiftGrit’s Calgary & Edmonton therapy blog.
Eating Disorders
A conceptual illustration of a high-functioning woman burdened by mental and emotional overload, symbolizing the ADHD–burnout loop common in perfectionist adults.
ADHD Isn’t Just About Focus—It’s About Identity
How Does ShiftGrit’s Therapy Program Get Rid of Anxiety?
5 Common Signs of Burnout