10 Signs of People-Pleasing, and What the Habit Tends to Cost
People-pleasing rarely looks like a problem from the outside. Ten signs the habit is running the show, and what it tends to cost at work and at home.
Out Loud
Writing about saying what you mean
Boundaries, people-pleasing, and the quiet patterns underneath them. Written for the person who already knows something needs to change.
How to Choose an EMDR Therapist in Edmonton
Most of the advice about EMDR explains the therapy. Very little of it helps you choose the person. Here is how to check training, what to ask on a first call, and when to walk away.
EMDR in Edmonton: What a Session Actually Looks Like
Eye movements sound like a party trick. Here is what EMDR actually involves, phase by phase, why it is not hypnosis, and why you never have to narrate the worst thing that happened to you.
CBT Therapy Edmonton: What Actually Happens in a Session
You have heard the acronym. Here is what actually happens in the room, what homework really means, and where it fits if you keep saying yes when you meant no.
How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser: 7 Steps to Start With
People-pleasing is not politeness. It is a habit of putting yourself last, and it can be unlearned. Here is where I would start.
Reading is a good place to start. It is not where it ends.
If something here sounds like your life, the next step is a fifteen minute call. You tell me what is going on, and I will tell you honestly whether I can help.
Reading is not therapy, and nothing here is advice about your situation. If you are in distress right now, call 780-482-4357, or 911 if you are in danger. You can also call or text 988 any time. More crisis resources →