Lisa Shouldice MA, RP, CCP Psychotherapy Clinic

04/01/2026

Understanding Different Types of Burnout: How to Recognize What You’re Experiencing

We discuss the various types of burnout that people can experience, particularly those with autism and ADHD, and how to distinguish between work burnout and depression. We explore how work burnout differs from depression—while depression feels globalized and persistent, work burnout often improves temporarily with vacation but returns with dread when returning to work, causing nervous system agitation. We emphasize that awareness is the first step in identifying which type of burnout you’re experiencing so you can seek appropriate treatment, whether that’s time off work or professional support.

03/30/2026

Chemistry can start a relationship.

Emotional intelligence sustains it.

Can you sit with someone else’s pain without shutting down?
Can you communicate without attacking or withdrawing?
Can you hold space without losing yourself?

These are the skills that build long-term connection.

Not just attraction — but emotional capacity.

If you want to strengthen how you show up in relationships, visit the link in bio.

03/27/2026

Dating culture teaches us to focus on finding “the one.”

But what if the real work is becoming someone who can sustain love?

The way you communicate, regulate emotions, handle conflict, and show up in hard moments matters more than chemistry.

The right person won’t fix your patterns.
But your patterns will shape every relationship you enter.

If you want a healthy relationship, start by becoming someone who can build one.

Explore more dating and relationship insights through the link in bio.

03/26/2026

Not sure whether CBT or EFT is the right therapy for you? Discover the differences, benefits, and how each approach can help you heal in my new blog post. Read more: https://wix.to/QqjaRQB

Therapy approaches: CBT vs. EFT That approach is right for me?

03/26/2026

We discuss how to effectively support a partner who struggles with ongoing anxiety. While caretaking comes from a place of love, doing things for them can actually make anxiety worse by enabling avoidance and shrinking their world. Instead, we talk about the importance of accompanying them through challenges rather than removing those challenges, allowing them to build confidence in themselves. We also explore the need for healthy boundaries on both sides, recognizing that it’s okay to take space when needed, and emphasize how seeking professional help can guide you toward supporting your partner in healthy ways that avoid codependence. Learn more link in bio

03/23/2026

Every couple has conflict.

What matters is how you handle it.

Do you shut down?
Get defensive?
Attack?
Avoid?

These patterns don’t mean you’re broken.
They mean you learned a way to survive connection.

But survival patterns don’t build safe relationships.

Learning to communicate differently changes everything.

If you want to improve how you show up in conflict, explore support through the link in bio.

03/22/2026

Ever feel like you keep dating the same person in different bodies?

It’s not bad luck.

We’re drawn to what feels familiar — even when it’s not healthy.

If chaos, inconsistency, or emotional distance was part of your early environment, your nervous system may recognize that as “connection.”

Awareness changes your choices.
Healing changes what feels attractive.

If you’re ready to break old patterns in dating, visit the link in bio.

TorontoTherapist

03/19/2026

Dating culture teaches us to focus on finding “the one.”

But what if the real work is becoming someone who can sustain love?

The way you communicate, regulate emotions, handle conflict, and show up in hard moments matters more than chemistry.

The right person won’t fix your patterns.
But your patterns will shape every relationship you enter.

If you want a healthy relationship, start by becoming someone who can build one.

Explore more dating and relationship insights through the link in bio.

03/16/2026

Why Healthy Relationships Have Less S*x Than Social Media Shows

03/13/2026

We don’t just choose partners.

We choose what feels familiar.

If love in your family was inconsistent, chaotic, or conditional, you may unconsciously recreate that dynamic.

Not because you want to suffer — but because your nervous system recognizes it.

Healing means learning to feel safe in something new.

If you’re ready to understand how family dynamics shape your relationships, visit the link in bio to learn more.

TraumaInformedTherapy

03/12/2026

New blog: Dating Advice — How to Find The One by Being The One. Learn how inner work, emotional intelligence, attachment styles, love languages, sexual compatibility, communication and values help you attract a healthy, lasting relationship. Read the full post: https://wix.to/da4EWeY

Dating Advice: Finding The One by Being The One Doing Inner Work, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Attachment Styles, Love Languages, S*xual Compatibility, Communication, Values