Joanne Prysunka - Therapist

11/25/2025

A healthy mindset isn’t just “thinking positive”; it’s learning to trust yourself, honour your limits, and show up as the real you… even on the days when your confidence feels like it packed up and left without forwarding its address.

Research reminds us that mindset grows through practice: setting boundaries, listening to our intuition, and letting ourselves learn (and unlearn) habits that no longer serve us. The more we do it, the stronger our sense of self becomes.

And yes, mindset work is exactly that… work.
Some days you nail the boundary-setting. Other days you say “sure, no problem” while your inner voice quietly screams. That’s okay. Growth isn’t linear; it’s a very wiggly line.

So how do we strengthen mindset in therapy?
✔️ Practice setting small, doable boundaries
✔️ Learn to tune into your intuition (it’s wiser than we give it credit for)
✔️ Build confidence by collecting small wins
✔️ Challenge old beliefs with curiosity, not judgment
✔️ Lean into authenticity, even when it feels vulnerable
✔️ Embrace the natural “flows” of life instead of trying to control every moment

Mindset shifts happen when we stop trying to be perfect and start getting honest about what we need. Therapy provides a space where authenticity feels safe, boundaries feel possible, and your inner cues finally have room to be heard.

If you’re ready to strengthen your mindset, build confidence, and trust yourself more deeply, I’m here to support you. 💚 Call (403) 507-5650 or visit evergreenwellness.ca to book a session.

11/25/2025

11/21/2025

Sometimes the signs that you need to prioritize your mental health are gentle… and sometimes they’re more like, “SURPRISE! I’m here to ruin your FRIDAY.”

From the therapy chair, here are a few red flags your mind might be waving:

• You’re tired… even after doing absolutely nothing.
• You’re snapping at people who definitely didn’t deserve it (sorry, dog/kids/spouse/innocent toaster).
• Your brain feels like 47 tabs are open and none of them are responding.
• You’re avoiding decisions like they’re a pile of laundry you swear you’ll get to.
• You just don’t feel like yourself, more “glitchy version” than “full update.”

These aren’t signs you’re failing. They’re signs you’re human and probably overdue for some support.

If any of this sounds a little too familiar, it might be time to put your mental health back on the priority list. Therapy can help you understand what’s really going on and get you feeling grounded again.

👉 If you’re ready to start, book a session. I’d be honoured to support you. Call (403) 507-5650 or book online https://evergreenwellnesscentre.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/16

11/18/2025

Filling your cup isn’t indulgent.
It’s responsible.
It’s protective.
And it’s the foundation of emotional health.

11/18/2025

We talk a lot about “filling your emotional cup.”
And no, sadly, this cup cannot be filled with more coffee, although I’ve personally tested that theory. ☕️😉

When your cup is empty, everything feels heavier- your patience wears thin, your stress spikes, and suddenly even the laundry looks personally offensive.
When your cup is full, you have more resilience, clarity, and capacity to handle life without feeling like you’re one inconvenience away from crying in the pantry.

Filling your cup isn’t indulgent.
It’s essential.
It’s protective.
It’s what helps you feel like you again.

Rest, boundaries, movement, connection, small rituals, or therapy; whatever helps you refill matters more than you think.

And if your cup has been running on fumes lately, you’re not alone. Let’s get you replenished. 💚

11/11/2025

On Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the immense sacrifices made by the members of our Canadian Armed Forces and their families. Let us remember, today and every day, that the freedoms we enjoy are not free and have come at an incredible cost to lives and families in every corner of our nation.

Wounded Warriors Canada specializes in providing culturally informed services that combine education, counselling, and training to support resiliency and recovery from post-traumatic injuries. Learn more: https://woundedwarriors.ca/who-we-are/

11/11/2025

Lest we forget. Today, we pause to remember and honour our heroes.

PAST: We remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served. PRESENT: We honor the brave men and women currently serving and their families. FUTURE: We commit to building a future of peace, freedom, and gratitude.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

11/11/2025

At Evergreen Wellness, I help individuals and couples navigate the challenges that come with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

Many of my clients are caring, capable people who feel stuck—caught between wanting to feel better and not knowing how to get there. Some are managing burnout or emotional overwhelm. Others are healing from painful experiences that continue to affect their confidence, relationships, or sense of peace.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based therapies. I draw from:
🌿 EMDR Therapy – to help process trauma and emotional pain safely and effectively
🌿 Attachment-Focused Therapy – to strengthen emotional connection and heal relational wounds
🌿 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – to build resilience, reduce avoidance, and move toward a more meaningful life
🌿 Gottman Method Couples Therapy – to improve communication, rebuild trust, and create deeper connection in relationships

Whether you’re working through past trauma, relationship stress, or life transitions, therapy can help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and begin to heal and grow.

If this sounds like what you need, I’d be honoured to support you.
📍 Evergreen Wellness | Olds, Alberta
💻 Virtual and in-person sessions available
📅 Evening appointments available
📱(403) 507-5650
🔗 https://evergreenwellnesscentre.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/16

11/08/2025

FREE Group Counselling at Evergreen Wellness

Join a supportive space to grow, heal, and connect.

Anger Management Group – Tuesdays at 4:30 PM MST
For individuals learning to manage and express anger in healthier ways.

Self-Compassion & Boundaries Group – Wednesdays at 4:30 PM MST
For individuals seeking to deepen self-kindness and strengthen boundary-setting.

Start your journey toward emotional balance and self-awareness — together.

11/07/2025

Feeling the winter blues settling in?
Shorter days, less sunlight, and long Alberta winters can take a real toll on mood and motivation. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than “just the winter blues”. It can affect sleep, energy, focus, and how connected you feel to others.

Therapy can help you understand these patterns, build practical coping tools, and find ways to feel more grounded and hopeful through the darker months. My approach blends compassion, evidence-based strategies, and real-life understanding to help you move through this season with more steadiness and self-care.

If you’ve been finding it harder to get through the days, you don’t have to face it alone.

🌿 Reach out today to book a session. I have evening and afternoon appointments available.

Online booking: https://evergreenwellnesscentre.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/16
Email: info@evergreenwellness.ca
Phone: (403) 507-5650

11/05/2025

Jennifer offers customized couples intensives upon request for couples looking to work intensively on their relationship in a focused, short-term format.

These intensives are designed to help couples break through patterns of conflict, improve communication, and rebuild connection.

If you'd like to learn more about couples intensives or how to book, contact us: info@evergreenwellness.ca | (403) 507-5650