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From Rumination to Relief: Using IFS and CBT to Calm an Overactive Mind

Have you ever found yourself stuck in an endless loop of thoughts—rehashing past conversations, worrying about the future, or analyzing every little detail of a situation? The more we try to stop these thoughts, the stronger they seem to become. Instead of fighting against them, what if we approached them with curiosity and compassion? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offer powerful ways to understand and soothe an overactive mind.

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Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW

The Connection Between Trauma and Perfectionism: Why We Strive for “Flawless”

Perfectionism sometimes feels like a “badge of honor,” something to be proud of. But underneath the surface, it can create a lot of distress. The constant pressure to achieve can make us sacrifice our health, relationships, and even our peace of mind—all in the pursuit of an impossible goal. In this post, we’ll dive into how perfectionism develops, how it’s linked to trauma, and how we can start to break free from its grip. It’s time to understand the roots of perfectionism and explore how we can heal from the inside out.

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Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW

Changed by Love: A Biblical Theory of Change for Christian Counsellors

Every counsellor—whether they realize it or not—operates with a theory of change. But for the Christian counsellor, there’s an additional, vital question to consider: Is this theory of change biblically sound? This article explores a biblical theory of change for Christian counsellors, one that aligns with both Christian theology and modern neuroscience. At the heart of this theory is a simple yet profound truth: We are changed by love.

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Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW

Somatic IFS Therapy: Healing Through Mind-Body Awareness

Physical sensations are more than just reactions. They are part of how we emotionally process experiences, and they hold valuable information about our well-being. Somatic IFS Therapy is a unique and powerful approach that blends various approaches of somatic therapy with Internal Family Systems (IFS) to foster deep healing. In this blog post, we explore how Somatic IFS integrates body awareness into counselling and emotional healing and how reconnecting with our sensations can lead to profound emotional release and transformation.

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Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW

Understanding Spiritual Abuse in Christian Communities

Spiritual abuse is an often-overlooked yet profoundly damaging form of harm that occurs within faith communities. This article explores the complex dynamics of spiritual abuse, offering insight into how to recognize its signs, recover from its trauma, and implement safeguards to prevent it in Christian communities.

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Signs You're Recovering from Anxiety: Understanding and Building Distress Tolerance

Recovery from an anxiety disorder is rarely a straight path. Some days, you might feel like you're making real progress; other days, it may seem like you're back where you started. But one of the clearest signs that you're on the right track is an increase in distress tolerance—the ability to handle discomfort and difficult emotions without feeling completely overwhelmed. So, what exactly is distress tolerance, and how does it fit into the healing process? Let's talk about it.

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Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW

Healing from People-Pleasing: Understanding and Overcoming a Survival Mechanism

People-pleasing is not merely an unhelpful behaviour, but a survival strategy. By examining people-pleasing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, we can understand its origins, the emotional toll it takes, and discover how to heal these parts of us to create more harmonious and fulfilling relationships—both inside and out.

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Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW

Finding the Right Therapist for You

Finding a therapist is a big step toward improving your mental health, and it's not always easy to know where to begin. With so many options, it can feel overwhelming—especially when you're already dealing with some form of mental health or emotional concern. We hope to make the process simpler and give you (and the people who care about you) strategies to get started.

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Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW Bryce MacEwen, BSW, RSW

Rewriting the Past: How Memory Reconsolidation Heals Trauma

If you’ve been considering trauma therapy, you may have come across the concept of memory reconsolidation—a fascinating process that’s transforming how we heal from the past. Rooted in neurobiology, memory reconsolidation offers a way to address the emotional weight of traumatic memories and free yourself from their grip. Let’s take a closer look at what memory reconsolidation is, how it works in trauma therapy, and how it can help you rewrite the painful stories your brain holds onto.

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Denise Carey, BSW, RSW Denise Carey, BSW, RSW

Should I Try Sozo?

Sozo? Never heard of it…

We’re often skeptical of things that seem both new and unknown—but Sozo is neither of those things. It has helped many people over many years, and we are thrilled to be able to offer it to you!

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Will I Always Feel This Way?

“Never let them see you sweat ,” is what I thought to myself. I could feel the weight of the stressful event clinging to me throughout the afternoon and into the evening, but I carried on—until I couldn’t carry on anymore…

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When Coping Skills Aren’t Enough…

“You mean, a ‘counsellor’? Heck no. I’ve tried that before and it didn’t work. They just gave me some dumb coping skills and sent me on my way.”

I operate with a simple principle for my health, and it translates into my work as a counsellor: don’t work at coping with the issue harder than you are willing to work to resolve it. In other words, don’t waste your time and energy getting a temporary fix, if you could instead experience true and lasting relief…

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