Ana Schlosser Psychological Services-Medicine Hat Counselling

08/11/2025

Suffering from “Burnout” aka Exploitation? We are overdue for work places to do better.
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08/11/2025

Gonna leave this right here. 👇🏽 We don’t talk enough about the dangers breeding harm in the healing realm. From cultural appropriation and gate keeping, to insidious control, disempowerment creating dependency and or blatant abuse tactics, many healers will convince you they know you better than you. They willClaire Diane✨ Trauma Alchemy & Nervous System Healingthey can heal you better than you, know they can heal you, know something you don’t know about you or that you should trust them above yourself. More doesn’t mean better. Whether it be in retreats, ceremony, groups or 1on 1 with “professionals” Egos in full effect. Make no mistake, this is by design. Make sure to ask questions (A later post coming) and know you can change your mind and say no at any point if you start getting off vibes. Passion should never over ride ethics and safety. Thank you for bringing darkness in to exposure.

08/09/2025

This can be really hard if you’ve been socialized to be a caretaker. If on some level you believe you’re responsible for the feelings of other adults.

But what you’re responsible for is your behavior, not their feelings.
You’re responsible for getting in touch with and communicating your needs and limits in relationship, and taking action to make sure they’re reliably met. And to maintain a healthy dynamic, you have to allow the other person to have their own genuine response to your truth.

To show up fully in relationship, you have to be willing to let other people see you.
To connect from a place of authenticity means you don’t try to control the outcome; you allow them the space to respond to whatever you’re putting out there.
This allows you to see more of them, too.
If boundaries are threatening to them, that gives you information.
If they’re happy to respect and support you, that also gives you information.

But if you’re always trying to perceive in advance how someone might take something and avoid anything that might make them uncomfortable, you're taking on too much responsibility in that relationship. You’re actively controlling the outcome, and that isn’t good for anybody - for you or them.

Yes, this is an old pattern.
It often comes from a place of self-protection.
But your work is in developing trust in your adult self - in learning to process uncomfortable feelings and advocate for yourself as needed.
As this becomes clearer, it becomes more possible to let go of this interpersonal stickiness - to let other people be who they’re going to be.
Because it feels so much better when you learn that it’s safe to be authentically you!

If you want some help learning how to get clearer on your own needs and feelings and learning to communicate them more effectively, especially in conflict, that’s just one aspect of what we'll work on in the 12 month Cycle Breakers program beginning September 2nd.
Come learn new tools and ways of operating within human systems that might get you different results.
https://theeqschool.co/cycle-breakers

08/09/2025

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08/08/2025

Today’s group at noon is open to all on a healing journey. The theme is trusting the unfolding of transitions from what was, to what will become.

08/08/2025

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Osiris García Cerqueda (), Anja Loizaga-Velder, Carmen Amezcua, and Raul Escamilla Orozco spoke on “Plant Medicine in Mexico: From Traditional Use to Psychedelic Therapy” at PS25 ()

Indigenous communities in Mexico continue to safeguard sacred plant knowledge through both everyday practices and acts of resistance. Yet, as the panel emphasized, mainstream psychedelic movements often overlook the political, legal, and cultural dimensions of these traditions.

While Mexican law protects ceremonial use, the legal status of therapeutic applications remains ambiguous. True ethical collaboration demands Indigenous leadership, cultural respect, legal reform, benefit-sharing, and protection from exploitation and environmental harm.

🌀 Read the full piece via Linkin.bio
🎨 Artwork by Michelle Velasco

08/08/2025

We are honoured to host our 8th annual events for International Overdose Awareness Day

This year we are hosting two separate events to reflect, connect, and honour our community.

August 28, 2025 from 4pm-7pm we will host an open mic, information booths, reflection stations, Naloxone training, and a free BBQ. This event welcomes anyone from our community to join throughout the evening at the courtyard next to the Medicine Hat Medicine Hat Public Library

August 31, 2025 please join us at the Medicine Hat Public Library from 2pm- 4pm for a day of remembrance, reflection, and support. This event aims to raise awareness about the impacts of lives gone too soon due to substance realted harms. Together we can work towards creating a safe and understanding community. Join us for a sharing circle. This is will be a small, intimate experience where people can come and share their stories in a safe space. Volunteers will be there for anyone needing support. Space is limited, max of 20 people. Please register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/international-overdose-awareness-day-healing-circle-aug-31-2025-tickets-1335437823479 prior to the event if interested in attending. This a chance to connect with others who have shared similar experiences.

We hope to see you at one, or both, of our events!

08/08/2025

🌮 Save The Date! 🌮

We have partnered again with Taco Time for another round of Let’s Taco ‘bout Mental Health!

🗓️ Monday, August 11th
📍 Taco Time -Dine-In Only
🎉 First 100 people get a FREE TACO

Come by, enjoy a taco, and join the conversation around mental health. Let’s support each other-one taco at a time!

08/06/2025

On the other side, a stronger, more ethical field.

08/05/2025

Friday Aug 8th we will be joined by to guide us through our integration practice. Call or email office to reserve your spot -limited spots available.