Rebecca DeDoes LCSW

Rebecca DeDoes LCSW I provide a strength-based approach, with the belief that you are the expert on your own experience.

If you are ready to begin working towards a happy and healthier self, please contact me to schedule an appointment or phone consultation.

03/31/2026

You donโ€™t need to feel guilty for taking care of yourself.
Itโ€™s not selfish.
Itโ€™s necessary for your well-being, relationships, and ability to show up fully in your life.

Taking care of yourself includes:
๐ŸŽˆ Setting boundaries to protect your energy.
๐ŸŽˆ Saying no to gatherings that feel overwhelming or draining.
๐ŸŽˆ Leaving events early when youโ€™ve reached your limit.
๐ŸŽˆ Asking for support when you need it.
๐ŸŽˆ Delegating tasks instead of doing everything yourself.
๐ŸŽˆ Needing personal space to reset and recharge.
๐ŸŽˆ Taking breaks without having to โ€œearnโ€ them.
๐ŸŽˆ Practicing self-soothing when emotions feel intense.
๐ŸŽˆ Honouring your feelings, even when others donโ€™t understand them.

These are signs that youโ€™re listening to yourself, respecting your limits, and building a more sustainable way of living.

At Blue Sky Learning, our neurodiversity-affirming therapists and coaches support you in letting go of guilt, setting boundaries, and caring for your needs in ways that feel safe, valid, and empowering.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Book a free 20-minute consult at www.blueskylearning.ca
or email hello@blueskylearning.ca

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03/31/2026

ADHD is often misunderstood, and many individuals with ADHD are misdiagnosed before receiving accurate support.

Common reasons people with ADHD are misdiagnosed include:

๐ŸŽˆ Co-occurring conditions hide ADHD
๐ŸŽˆ Overlooked in high-achieving adults
๐ŸŽˆ Gender bias in diagnostic criteria
๐ŸŽˆ Dismissal of self-reports
๐ŸŽˆ Lack of clinician training
๐ŸŽˆ Struggles are seen as a phase
๐ŸŽˆ Emotional dysregulation is seen as anxiety
๐ŸŽˆ Exhaustion seen as depression
๐ŸŽˆ Masking hides traits

These misdiagnoses arenโ€™t the fault of the individual. They reflect systemic gaps in understanding, assessment, and recognition of neurodivergence, especially in adults, women, and gender-diverse people.

At Blue Sky Learning, our neurodiversity-affirming therapists and coaches help you navigate diagnostic challenges, recognize patterns, and get support that meets your unique neurodivergent needs.
Together, we can shift from โ€œWhy canโ€™t I get it right?โ€ to โ€œHow can I get the understanding and strategies I need to thrive?โ€

Book a free 20-minute consult at www.blueskylearning.ca or email hello@blueskylearning.ca

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01/13/2025

If you or someone you know is being trafficked, donโ€™t hesitate to reach out for help. Call or text the hotlineโ€”support is just a message away.

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Being there for a suicidal friend. One helpful resource is the 988 crisis line, which is available 24/7/365 in Canada: https://988.ca/

01/10/2025
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