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Narcissistic Abuse and Trauma

Posted on 04/02/2025 in Abuse, Narcissistic, Trauma

Anyone can find themselves in a narcissistic relationship, as narcissists often target individuals who are empathetic and supportive. These relationships can be deeply damaging to mental health because narcissists use manipulation, gaslighting, and emotional abuse to erode their partner’s self-esteem and sense of reality. Over time, victims may develop anxiety, depression, or PTSD due to the constant cycle of idealization and devaluation, leaving them feeling trapped, confused, and emotionally drained. Narcissism can manifest as a personality trait or a clinical disorder: Trait Narcissism: Involves entitlement, grandiosity, constant need for attention, lack of empathy, and envy. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD): A… Read More Here!

 

Tips for New Years Goals & Sticking to Them 

Posted on 06/01/2025 in Goals and Intentions, Mental Health

  The month of January provides a fresh start, a time to thoughtfully consider what you want to accomplish for this new year. Instead of typically making resolutions, what if you were to begin by identifying your intentions?  An intention is a theme for, or a path you can take to achieve balance in your life. When we live with purpose and in alignment with our values, our self-confidence and overall happiness improves. Intentions help us move towards creating the life we want. From there, we set goals to achieve our desired outcomes.  First, we start by brainstorming a list… Read More Here!

 

Breaking the Cycle of Negative Self-Talk

Posted on 18/12/2024 in

Do you ever feel like you’re your own worst critic? Maybe you catch yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough,” or “I always mess up.” This is called negative self-talk, and it can make life feel harder than it should. But here’s the good news: you can learn to be kinder to yourself. Let’s look at what negative self-talk is and explore simple ways to turn it around. What Is Negative Self-Talk? Negative self-talk is when we say mean or critical things to ourselves. It often sounds like: Thinking the Worst: Believing that something small will ruin everything, like, “If I… Read More Here!

 

Up The Rabbit Hole: ADHD in Relationships & Intimacy

Posted on 16/12/2024 in Couples Counselling

On this episode of Up the Rabbit Hole, join Dr. Cory Hrushka and Brandi Enns with special guest, Registered Psychologist Jason Jones, Director of Loving Choices Psychology, as they delve into thought-provoking discussions on intimacy, relationships, and the complexities of modern connections. Relationships involving partners with ADHD can face unique challenges particularly when biases favour neurotypical behaviours and dynamics. The key to fostering a loser look at some common issues couples encounter and actionable solutions to address them. Partner Attributes Relationship Issues to ADHD Question Addressed: 1: “My boyfriend of 11 months has ADHD and is medicated. He believes our… Read More Here!

 

Up The Rabbit Hole: The Connection Between Food & Intimacy with Kenzie Brenna

Posted on 30/10/2024 in Body Positivity, intimacy, Sex

On this episode of Up the Rabbit Hole, join Dr. Cory Hrushka and Brandi Enns as they have a chat with content creator, speaker, Toronto writer, and champion of body positivity Kenzie Brenna on the topic of Food and Intimacy. Food and intimacy share an intricate connection that influences our emotional well-being and relationships. Your relationship with food can either enhance or create distance between your relationship with others as well as yourself. Our body image, shaped by our relation with food, significantly affects how we engage with others and feel about ourselves. Both food and sex trigger dopamine release,… Read More Here!