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Finding the Right Psychologist in Edmonton
Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, and finding the right…
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May 1, 2023
Find the Best Psychologist in Calgary for Your Needs
If you are struggling with mental health issues, seeking help from a psychologist can be…
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May 1, 2023
Coping with Depression: Getting Things Done
Living with depression can be a challenging and often debilitating experience. According…
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May 1, 2023
PTSD: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can manifest in…
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May 1, 2023
The Benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Managing Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It…
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April 11, 2023
Nutrition Strategies To Manage Symptoms of Anxiety
In recent years, the world has witnessed a significant increase in poor mental health and…
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April 10, 2023
The Importance of Self-Care in Depression and How to Practise Self-Care
Depression is a serious, complex and multifactorial condition that affects millions of…
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April 10, 2023
Understanding the Basic Link Between Gut Health and Depression
The connection between the gut and our emotional health is nothing to joke about. We…
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April 10, 2023
Understanding The Connection Between Sleep and Depression
Poor quality sleep increases a person’s risk of depression by diminishing emotional…
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April 10, 2023
By the Bootstraps: Divorce Separation
Getting over a divorce or separation is a lot like getting over a death. It’s the death…
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April 10, 2023
Performance Psychology
Everyone has some limiters, which are negative beliefs that are held as absolute truths…
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April 10, 2023
Fix your Relationship Difficulties by Fixing You
Often people come to Shift believing they need couple’s therapy because they “can’t…
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April 10, 2023
Signs You Might Have High Functioning Anxiety
Individuals with high functioning anxiety can be so driven by success that their personal…
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April 10, 2023
How to Get Someone to Go To Therapy
A lot of us probably have someone (or two...or three..) in our lives who we can’t help…
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April 10, 2023
What Is It Like to Have ADHD in Men?
Starting in childhood, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurological…
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April 10, 2023
Perspective ‘Shift’
Everything we see in life is viewed through a filter, and each and every one of us views…
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April 5, 2023
Incremental Goals | How to Get $#*! Done!
Systematic thinking forces people to organize their lives around incremental goals,…
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April 5, 2023
Do What You Love
Shift is so much more than a therapy program - it is a philosophy and method for the…
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April 5, 2023
Don’t let Postpartum Depression become a monster
A lot of women take time during pregnancy to prepare for what is to come, this is…
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April 3, 2023
ReProcess is here!
We wanted a more streamlined method of providing Bilateral stimulation to our clients and…
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April 3, 2023
Do Your Habits Support or Sabotage Your Health?
We’ve all done the outdoor picnic hangouts, backyard BBQs, and road tripped across our…
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March 14, 2023
What is Occupational Burnout and How to Cope With It
Regardless of the cause, occupational burnout can impact your mental and physical…
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March 14, 2023
Suicide prevention and wellness: Watch for warning signs
The first step toward suicide prevention and awareness is understanding the complexities…
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March 14, 2023
Psychiatrist vs Psychologist vs Counsellor
In doing your own research or having conversations with people, you may have heard some…
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March 14, 2023
Our Favourite Life Improvement Strategies List
Our lives get happier when we feel connected, have fun and laugh. So go absorb the good…
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March 14, 2023
Winter Blues – Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the temperature drops and the seasons transition from summer to fall into winter, our…
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March 14, 2023
The Struggle With Social Anxiety
A lot of people don't realize they struggle with social anxiety. Common internal…
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March 14, 2023
Identifying The Types of ADHD
In order to help answer the question, “How do I know if I have ADHD or anxiety?” we’ll…
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March 14, 2023
Anxiety vs ADHD: The Difference Between The Two
In order to help answer the question, “How do I know if I have ADHD or anxiety?” we’ll…
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March 14, 2023
Do you take part in toxic friendships?
The truth is, these friends may very well be wonderful people. They may have been an…
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March 14, 2023
Yoga for PTSD? How Building Your Mind-Body Connection Enhances Therapy
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March 14, 2023
3 Ways to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace
Stress, anxiety and poor mental health have an adverse impact on employees affecting…
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March 14, 2023
Obsession versus Compulsion – Understanding The Facets of OCD
There is a common misconception that controlling OCD behaviours is like controlling…
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March 14, 2023
Caution Fatigue
People are getting sick of staying home. Why is it that we can only be careful for so…
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March 14, 2023
All You Need To Know About ADHD In Adults
Adult symptoms of ADHD are more ambiguous than those associated with kids that never sit…
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March 14, 2023
4 OCD Treatment Options You Should Consider
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is one of the most common and challenging conditions that…
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March 14, 2023
How To Spot A Child With ADHD?
There are also symptoms in children that appear to run completely counter to the typical,…
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February 16, 2023
Debunking common myths about depression
Mental health conditions are some of the most misunderstood types of disorders. As if the…
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February 14, 2023
Improve symptoms of anxiety with these techniques
Perhaps the worst part about anxiety is the physical symptoms that make it seem…
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February 14, 2023
Depression vs Anxiety: Similarities and differences
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mood disorders affecting a large number…
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February 14, 2023
Summer Depression… It’s not all pool parties, beach trips
For many people, summer is traditionally one of the happiest times of year. Pool parties,…
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February 14, 2023
Young Adults: Stuck in Life
More and more we are witnessing prolonged childhood extending well into people’s 20’s.…
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February 14, 2023
Mental Health Openness and Self-Care Ideas
A recent wellness study published in the Community Mental Health Journal found that young…
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February 1, 2023
Understanding Somatic Symptom Disorder and Its Symptoms
Picture this: A 35-year-old man visits a doctor because of chronic throat pain for the…
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December 22, 2022
Debunking common misconceptions and myths about psychologists
If you have never seen the inside of a psychologist’s office, then chances are that your…
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December 6, 2022
Popular adaptogens for improving mental health and what science says
Adaptogens are typically plant-based, herbal substances that have been found to help our…
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November 21, 2022
Evaluating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health
The pandemic, the global shutdown, isolation, fear, rising death toll, grief,…
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November 21, 2022
5 science-backed ways to optimize your mental health
While there is no substitute for therapy and treatment for mental health conditions,…
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November 21, 2022
Procrastination: Is it a Sign of a Mental Health Disorder
Our limbic system is the neurological powerhouse that controls our emotions and memory.…
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October 3, 2022
Beyond Winter Blues: Seasonal Affective Disorder, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Seasonal Affective Disorder is legitimately a kind of depression and affects your daily…
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September 20, 2022
Understanding The Physical Impact of Depression
The most commonly known symptoms of depression are emotional. Sadness, guilt,…
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September 8, 2022
How Does ShiftGrit’s Therapy Program Get Rid of Anxiety?
In anxiety, the sheer size of the worry in relation to the concern, the realistic vs.…
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August 26, 2022
How Does ShiftGrit’s Therapy Program Approach Burnout?
Burnout has traditionally been associated with issues in the workplace; however, at…
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August 26, 2022
How Does ShiftGrit’s Therapy Program Get Rid of Depression?
Not all depression meets the criteria for clinical depression but in our perspective, it…
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August 11, 2022
Understanding and Relieving the Physical Symptoms of Anxiety
Almost everyone experiences some amount of anxiety once in a while. However, those…
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August 9, 2022
5 Common Signs of Burnout
Burnout seldom happens immediately. It is a slow process that results from stressors…
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August 9, 2022
What Are The Symptoms Of ADHD?
Paying attention to some of the most common symptoms and behaviours can help individuals…
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July 21, 2022
Is There Effective Treatment for ADHD In Girls?
In order to help answer the question, “How do I know if I have ADHD or anxiety?” we’ll…
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June 6, 2022
ADD/ADHD is Trending: Here’s What We Know about Thriving with It
Because ADD/ADHD is classified as a neurodevelopment disorder, at least several of the…
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May 11, 2022
Where Can I Find A Therapist Near Me?
ShiftGrit is committed to delivering beautiful realities for all individuals- no matter…
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May 5, 2022
Impacts of ADHD On Your Relationships
It’s hard enough living with ADHD in adults, and relationships just add another layer of…
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May 3, 2022
Are You Thinking About Going To Counselling – Vancouver?
Patients who have issues such as mild depression and/or anxiety, or non-clinical concerns…
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May 3, 2022
How To Get The Best Therapist – Calgary?
Maybe you’ve been thinking about going to therapy for a while or just woke up one morning…
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April 29, 2022
What Does It Take To Find An Edmonton Psychologist?
Maybe you’ve been thinking about going to therapy for a while or just woke up one morning…
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April 28, 2022
How Does ShiftGrit Approach ADHD Treatment?
ADHD is a type of neurodivergence, which means that ADHD brains are different than…
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April 27, 2022
Stop Self-Sabotage, Get Your Brain on Your Side and Be Your Best Self
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January 27, 2022
The Psychological Impact of Cancer Recovery: Moving Forward
Fighting cancer is an extremely challenging experience - both physically and mentally.…
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February 18, 2021
10 ways to prevent boredom this winter
We’ve all done the outdoor picnic hangouts, backyard BBQs, and road tripped across our…
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October 16, 2020
Stigma and Bias
Stigma and bias around the pandemic may actually worsen the impacts of the disease; we…
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September 14, 2020
5 Ways to Help Someone with Panic Attacks
Anxiety disorders are treatable. Not cope-with-able. Treatable. Shifts’ protocol…
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July 7, 2020
SHIFT 101: Limiting Beliefs
These Limiting Beliefs begin to form in our early childhood experiences (especially…
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June 8, 2020
SHIFT 101: Confirmation Bias
If someone has the Limiting Belief “I am a failure” or “I can’t succeed”, what they will…
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June 8, 2020
SHIFT 101: Reconditioning via Exposure & Integration (REI)
This common phenomenon is caused by Limiting Beliefs and their Dysfunctional Needs,…
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June 8, 2020
SHIFT 101: Dysfunctional Needs
These Limiting Beliefs begin to form in our early childhood experiences (especially…
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June 8, 2020
SHIFT 101: Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
This common phenomenon is caused by Limiting Beliefs and their Dysfunctional Needs,…
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June 8, 2020
SHIFT 101: Cognitive Dissonance
The reason why our Limiting Beliefs are so hard to change is because of a term called…
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June 8, 2020
Psych Hacks for Surviving Lockdown
Our team has put together a handbook for you to navigate this unprecedented time,…
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April 8, 2020
Parenting Tips for Navigating the Pandemic
When your child approaches you looking for guidance or comfort, offer them your full…
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April 1, 2020
We’re Not Talk Therapy…
A common refrain heard around Shift is that we are not talk-therapy. This doesn’t mean…
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June 4, 2019
Reflect Before Your New Beginnings
The start of the new year signifies a clean slate for many people. In fact, a study by…
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February 6, 2019
Deck the Halls With Healthy Eating
Overeating and indulging in festive treats can be a way for us to opt-out and deal with…
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December 17, 2018
Self-Care: A Look At The Mental Health Benefits
Self-care is all over the news these days. More people are discovering exactly what it…
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October 4, 2018
What We’re About
Shift is a game changer in the world of life optimization. The first boutique psychology…
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September 10, 2018
ShiftGrit: The ‘root canal’ for your mental health
A considerable amount of people come into our office and have a preconceived idea of what…
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June 22, 2018
006 Let’s just build a Cult Brand…
Every single person who works in your company is a brand ambassador. A company needs to…
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March 9, 2018
Good Morning March!
Are you struggling with coming out of hibernation mode? Feeling down in the dumps and…
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March 8, 2018
005 You had a fantasy that didn’t include me?
There are a lot of things which we see as being tied to a healthy sexual relationship.…
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March 6, 2018
004 People bug me but I have this pet that doesn’t…
Animals will teach you patience and responsibility. Discipline and physical fitness seems…
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February 27, 2018
Shift 101 – “I am worthless”
“I am worthless” is another common limiting belief that creates the dysfunctional needs…
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February 8, 2018
002 Limiting Belief Coloured Glasses
Limiting Beliefs start to form quite early in life. You may never actually consciously…
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February 2, 2018
“Let’s talk” about stigma
For starters, we are still baffled about why, in 2018, we are not past all this…
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January 31, 2018
Animal Assisted Therapy
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is an increasingly popular option that offers a fun and…
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January 16, 2018
The New Year’s Resolution ‘Trap’
We are officially one week into the new year, and it’s very likely that you or the people…
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January 10, 2018
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Or is it?!
As the presence of the festive season is everywhere we turn, many of us recognize that…
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December 21, 2017
SHIFT 101 – “I’m not Good Enough”
This common phenomenon is caused by Limiting Beliefs and their Dysfunctional Needs,…
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December 13, 2017
Why are these Holiday Movie Characters so Relatable?
What makes the characters relatable enough for us to become engrossed in a movie or…
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December 13, 2017
SHIFT 101: Non-Nurturing Elements
In our formative years we can either be raised in nurturing environments or non-nurturing…
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November 9, 2017
The Power of Goal Setting
This month we are talking all about making changes. Goal setting is important for…
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September 20, 2017
Personal Fulfillment vs. External Validation: What’s the Difference?
For many people, summer is traditionally one of the happiest times of year. Pool parties,…
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June 27, 2017
Life Improvement Strategies rather than blanket resolutions…
If it’s worth doing, do it now (or yesterday even). How does it make sense to wait all…
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December 27, 2016
10 Tips for a Better Sex Life
Sex in a committed relationship is often an extension of emotional intimacy. “When we see…
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November 9, 2016
Workaholics? ‘office marriages’ on the rise in Edmonton & Calgary
So-called ‘office marriages’ may sound like little more than light-hearted fodder for…
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November 2, 2015
What does Heinz Ketchup have to do with Therapy?
I’m fairly certain that everyone experiences that strange need to overload every possible…
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September 23, 2013