by Cathryn Hanssen | Apr 12, 2017 | Depression, Grief
Grief is the common reaction to the loss of a loved one. Normal grief produces feelings of sorrow, guilt, anger, and other emotions. After a period of time, these feelings become less intense, and acceptance of the loss occurs. When the loss creates debilitating...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Sep 15, 2016 | Depression, Health, Stress
Burnout occurs over time, and as opposed to compassion fatigue, it is not trauma focused. It is exhaustion that is felt emotionally, mentally, and physically, when a person experiences low job satisfaction, powerlessness, and high stress levels at work. Burnout is the...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Mar 13, 2016 | Anxiety, Depression, Health, Stress
Compassion fatigue is also known as vicarious traumatization, or secondary traumatization. It is the result of caring too much. Compassion fatigue is experienced by those in helping/caring roles. It is the result of repeatedly being exposed to the suffering and...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Jan 3, 2016 | Addiction, Depression, Relationships
When people use pornography long term, addiction can develop. Intimacy is affected, and healthy, loving relationships are not possible. The result is a decline in the interest in real, human partners. The use of internet pornography affects the brain, and actually...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Dec 1, 2015 | Depression, Grief, Pet Loss
If you have lost a pet recently or even some time ago, the holidays can be a difficult time. There are several reasons for this, including the following: there may be a renewed sense of grief often there are expectations from others to celebrate when you don’t feel...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Nov 2, 2015 | Depression, Grief, Pet Loss
A free support group has been created in partnership with Vets To Go, an amazing company that provides mobile vet services to people in Alberta. This group has been recently started in order to provide information and support to those who have experienced, or will be...
