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Compassionate Care Intervention: A Risk for Indigenous People
Here we go again... The United Conservative Party (UCP) government of Alberta has introduced the "Compassionate Care" legislation,...
Alexis Haws
Mar 73 min read
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EMDR vs. ART
In 2022 I decided that I wanted to learn how to treat trauma. I signed up for two pieces of training, Accelerated Resolution Therapy...
Alexis Haws
Feb 53 min read
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Healing Trauma With Alexis
There is a common thread among the specific folks that come to my office. This common thread is trauma. It comes in all shapes and forms....
Alexis Haws
Feb 15 min read
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How to Reduce Pain and Suffering Through Radical Acceptance
One of the hardest skills I have had to learn, and probably one of the most influential on my life is the DBT distress tolerance skill of...
Alexis Haws
Aug 15, 20244 min read
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Visibility and Vulnerability: The Impact of Alberta's Policies on Trans Youth
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. This day is intended to celebrate the lives of transgender individuals. At...
Alexis Haws
Mar 24, 20245 min read
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Harm Reduction Tips
Image courtesy of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network Many clients come to me who use substances for a variety of reasons including...
Alexis Haws
Jan 6, 20243 min read
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New Year's Resolutions: Do They Work?
When the new year comes around I often find myself reflecting on what I would like to work on in relation to myself in the coming year...
Alexis Haws
Jan 1, 20242 min read
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Alexis’ Tunes: The Gift
One way that clients and I communicate with one another is through music. The song "the Gift" by Seether really hits home for me as a...
Alexis Haws
Dec 11, 20232 min read
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Distraction is a Skill and There's More to It Than You Think!
I think everyone has things they use to distract themselves from challenging emotional situations. What people don’t know though, is what...
Alexis Haws
Nov 14, 20233 min read
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Mindfulness According to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness, a concept deeply rooted in ancient Buddhist philosophy, has found its way into modern therapeutic practices, particularly in...
Alexis Haws
Sep 23, 20232 min read
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LIGHTCODE by LSDREAM: The Ultimate Meditation Soundtrack
Image courtesy of Conscious Electonic In the ever-evolving world of meditation, the right ambiance can make all the difference. While...
Alexis Haws
Sep 23, 20232 min read
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Why Yoga? Benefits On and Off the Yoga Mat
Yoga is not merely a physical practice; it is a holistic journey that can transform not only your body but also your mind and spirit....
Alexis Haws
Sep 17, 20232 min read
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