I work with high earners who are unable to stop working. They know how much is in their bank accounts. They know it’s a lot. They still do not feel like they have enough. I’m Dr. Patricia Turner, a Registered Psychologist in Calgary, Alberta. This is one of the patterns I see most often in […]
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Burnout: Do You Work Late to Avoid Going Home?
Do you work long hours to avoid going home? People typically think that burnout is caused by carrying a heavy workload, but they seldom stop to consider what drives people to work so hard. In my clinical work, I see some clients whose burnout is driven by chronic tension in their relationships. They put in […]
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Are There Alternatives To CPAP For Sleep Apnea?
Being diagnosed with sleep apnea can raise a lot of questions, particularly if you’ve been prescribed CPAP therapy and are finding it difficult to tolerate. Some people adjust well to CPAP, while others notice discomfort, disrupted sleep, or a sense that it simply isn’t the right fit for them. If you’re struggling with CPAP use, […]
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Why Following Your Cancer Treatment Plan Matters
Following a cancer treatment plan can be physically, emotionally, and practically challenging, and many patients struggle at times to stay fully engaged with care. People often look to five-year cancer survival rates, yet these statistics are frequently misunderstood and do not account for the complexity of individual experiences during treatment. This article explores what cancer […]
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How Sexual Assault In The Workplace Affects Mental Health
Content note: This post discusses sexual assault in the workplace and its mental health impact. Sexual assault in the workplace is often misunderstood as rare, overt, or immediately identifiable. In reality, many experiences occur within complex power dynamics, unfold over time, and leave individuals struggling to name what happened—let alone respond to it. For many […]
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CIRS And Nervous System Dysregulation: The Role Fear Plays
CIRS, Developmental Trauma, and Nervous System Dysregulation If you have been diagnosed with CIRS, you are likely to benefit from learning how to regulate your nervous system. If you haven’t already charged down the path, I encourage you to pause before spending large sums of money chasing medical solutions or remediating mould without fully understanding […]
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When Grief Includes Anger, Hurt, And Complex Emotions
Grief is often described as sadness, but in practice it commonly includes other powerful emotions such as anger, hurt, shock, and a sense of betrayal, particularly when loss occurs alongside unexpected or complicated circumstances. Many people are surprised by the intensity or mixture of emotions they experience after a loss and may struggle to understand […]
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How Do Associate Lawyers Survive Partnership Track?
If you are an associate lawyer at a big law firm and you are on partnership track, you may feel as though you are living in two realities at once: the pressure to perform at an elite level, and the reality that your energy, health, and relationships also have limits. Many associates I meet are […]
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After Reporting Sexual Assault | One Survivor’s Experience
Content note: This article contains a detailed account of sexual assault and the criminal justice process. This article describes one woman’s experience of being sexually assaulted by someone she knew and her decision to pursue justice through the criminal legal system. The article follows the long and often difficult process of reporting the assault, working […]
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Life After Cancer Treatment: Identity And Adjustment
Surviving cancer often changes how people see themselves and their lives. Many people expect that once treatment ends, life will return to “normal,” yet the psychological and emotional impact of cancer frequently continues long after medical care is complete. This article explores how surviving cancer can affect identity, relationships, and self-understanding, why these changes are […]
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