Tracey Nyhus, RPsych

05/03/2026

We can all benefit from some practical strategies to increase our emotional intelligence. These skills can really be helpful when trying to work through our stuff and build positive relationships.

02/16/2024

https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_why_we_all_need_to_practice_emotional_first_aid?language=en

We'll go to the doctor when we feel flu-ish or a nagging pain. So why don't we see a health professional when we feel emotional pain: guilt, loss, loneliness? Too many of us deal with common psychological-health issues on our own, says Guy Winch. But we don't have to. He makes a compelling case to p...

07/02/2023

Let's talk about triggers. Last night, I was sitting on a balcony overlooking the river valley waiting for Canada Day fireworks. Everyone loves some good fireworks, right? Well, no, actually. Fireworks can be very difficult for people who have experienced war. Triggers are stimuli that remind our brains of past trauma. Those reminders can come in the form of sights, sounds, smells, feelings, etc. When we get those reminders, our bodies start to react like we are back in that other place. Our heart rate may increase; we might start sweating; it might be hard to breathe; we might feel panicky or angry. Reexperiencing through flashbacks, nightmares, or sensations is symptomatic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Treatment with ART (accelerated resolution therapy) or EMDR can help with processing past trauma to reduce these symptoms and improve quality of life.

06/25/2023

Growing up in a culture (family/ community etc) that encourages coping with difficult feelings by ignoring and avoiding them means that we often lack emotional vocabulary to describe our experience. Brene Brown offers a map of emotions to learn how to label and understand what is going on within to help us communicate about and manage our emotional landscape. Definitely worth a read

09/26/2022

"When employees aren't worried about retribution for their mistakes and their leaders model openness, admit when they are wrong, and remain teachable, it creates a feeling of greater safety for people to more completely lean into their work." Really enjoying the book Humble by Daryl van Tongeren

09/11/2022

Some info about ART - accelerated resolution therapy, an evidence-based therapy for trauma that is having phenomenal results. Offered in Edmonton at Resilience Psychological Services 780-298-5353

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is a promising new therapy.

02/03/2021

Hi! Thanks for following! I'm Tracey Nyhus, a registered psychologist in Edmonton AB. Self care I like to do often involves getting out in nature. Whether it's simply stepping outside the door for some fresh air and watching the clouds or going for a walk or cross country skiing or skating, getting outside can make such a difference to the day. Experimenting with new forms of self care is becoming increasingly important as many of our usual opportunities for self care have become restricted with the pandemic. What's something new that you have tried or something you used to enjoy that you have resurrected this winter for self care?


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11/12/2020

Remembering those who served. My grandparents’ naval wedding. My grandpa was in military intelligence and my grandma was in the wrens.

06/25/2020

https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding-techniques?fbclid=IwAR0Ydk3SGoRDUKegbET7g1lg0vWcgC61GNujecKwML0Gd8uTzGvTb1mlmb4 -tips

Grounding techniques can help you deal with distressing thoughts, from flashbacks to intrusive thoughts, in the moment. We'll give you 30 techniques to add to your emotional toolbox.