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Feb 22, 2021
1 min

We’re hiring!

Ward & Associates Psychological Services is a growing clinic in Sherwood Park seeking a full-time Registered Psychologist to join our team. The position will be primarily for work with adult clients and couples, with the potential for growth into working with children, if desired by the candidate. If the candidate is interested in other paid leadership opportunities within the company, such as speaking to groups and providing supervision, these options can also be explored.

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How to talk to your partner about your anxiety or PTSD

drjennieward

Apr 18, 2019
5 min

How to talk to your partner about your anxiety or PTSD

There’s no doubt that having a supportive partner can be incredibly helpful when it comes to healing from anxiety and PTSD. It can be hard to open up the lines of communication about what you might need from your loved one when you’re struggling with your symptoms. Often our partners have absolutely no idea what to do or how to help. For better or for worse, it’s up to us to talk to them about what we need. What I recommend is to set aside some uninterrupted time for you to s

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What to do if you’re having panic attacks

drjennieward

Mar 18, 2019
5 min

What to do if you’re having panic attacks

Panic attacks. The dreaded experience. Yes, they’re incredibly uncomfortable. Today’s post is all about how to deal with them if they happen to you. A little background: Panic attacks are our body’s fight/flight/freeze response that was originally meant for when our lives had more imminent dangers (of being eaten by tigers variety). This response is meant to help us deal with a truly life-threatening situation. During a panic attack, a component of the brain called the amygda

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A how-to guide for raising resilient kids

drjennieward

Mar 3, 2019
6 min

A how-to guide for raising resilient kids

If you’re a parent, you might have wondered, how the heck do I not mess up my kids? Should I force them to go to this event even though they’re anxious about it? How do I teach them to stand up for themselves? Are they kind enough? Do they have friends? Are they working hard in school? How do I guide them and teach them what I need to know? So many decisions and many of them don’t have a clear right answer. Today’s blog is all about how to raise kids that are healthy, happy a

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How to handle a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day

drjennieward

Oct 25, 2018
2 min

How to handle a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day

As a psychologist, I see people when they are at their worst point in life. I help guide them to evolve with the challenges in their lives and it’s so wonderful to see people get back on their feet. As they continue with therapy, they begin to feel more content, at peace, happy and there are fewer “bad days.” For better or for worse though, at some point, a bad day comes. And it tends to feel really, really bad. It’s hard to have a good day, good day, great day, fabulous day…

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drjennieward

May 13, 2018
2 min

Why I go to therapy and you should too

So I’m a clinical psychologist and I work with people who are seeking to improve their lives through therapy. Many of my clients have intense symptoms of anxiety or PTSD at the beginning of treatment. When they first come in, we often work together on a weekly basis and do structured treatments aimed at getting the symptoms under control. Then, as the symptoms start to resolve, we spread our sessions out to biweekly, then monthly. I love to do this work and help my clients t

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drjennieward

Jan 20, 2018
7 min

8 Tips for Dealing with a Recent Trauma

A shocking reality is that nearly 90% of people experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. Even as a trauma therapist, I have a difficult time wrapping my head around that. 90%. In my work, I often see people who are still in shock from recent trauma and are curious about the best ways to cope with the overwhelming feelings they’re experiencing. The purpose of this blog is to help you be able to know what to do if a trauma happens to you. This blog is particularly helpf

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Everything you should know about couples counselling

drjennieward

May 9, 2017
5 min

Everything you should know about couples counselling

If you’re feeling like you and your partner could use some couples counselling, you might have 1000 questions about what the process is like. This blog is meant to help you understand couples counselling a bit better and to take some of the anxiety out of the process. I’ve tried to answer the questions that might come up for you in deciding whether couples counselling is for you. If I’ve missed anything, just leave a comment and I promise to answer! So, here are some common q

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What psychologists want everyone to know about anxiety.

drjennieward

Jan 4, 2017
2 min

What psychologists want everyone to know about anxiety.

We all feel anxious sometimes and sadly some lives are ruled by anxiety. As a psychologist, I deal with anxiety on a daily basis. Anxiety can show up in different ways in your life. It can look like worry, panic attacks or feeling awkward in social situations. One thing you may find interesting is that no matter what type of anxiety you have, treatments for anxiety all have similar components. Knowing these can help to manage your anxiety and perhaps you can spread the word a

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drjennieward

Dec 29, 2016
2 min

How to get through dark times.

One lesson that I’ve learned myself, seen with clients and taught time and time again is that dark times almost always come to an end. The thing is, though, when you’re in the thick of it, it feels like it’s never going to stop. A great healthy reminder is to let yourself know that in a year from now, this issue will very likely not feel like a big deal anymore. It might be present, but less stressful. It might even be a blip on the radar. I remember when I was pregnant with

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A great way to reconnect with your love for life.

drjennieward

Dec 11, 2016
2 min

A great way to reconnect with your love for life.

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your zest for life? Sometimes things can feel monotonous: work, home, eat, sleep…repeat. One problem people can have is…what do I even LIKE anymore? Either life is too busy or maybe you’ve been feeling depressed or anxious and have just lost touch with the things that bring you joy. My favourite way reconnects with joy is to think….what did I used to love to do when I was 10? It’s a magical age where you’re old enough to know what you love, b

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10 statements to help you win at the game of life.

drjennieward

Jan 6, 2016
3 min

10 statements to help you win at the game of life.

One of the most powerful methods for changing your life is to change how you think. Below are some powerful statements that you can use at various points in your day to propel yourself into a state of unprecedented well-being. 1. Things are always working out for me. This is a wonderful way to look at life and it’s one of my favourite self-statements. If you think about it, most of the time it’s true! Use this one when you’re worried about something. 2. Next year this won’t m

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Expecting the worst? 3 tips for quitting this bad habit!

drjennieward

Jan 1, 2016
3 min

Expecting the worst? 3 tips for quitting this bad habit!

We hear all the time that people expect the worst so they can be prepared. They say, “I don’t want to be caught off guard.” Or, “if something good happens, I’ll be pleasantly surprised.” This is a terrible habit! The Expectation is a powerful tool and you can use it to make your life better. Have you ever known someone terrified of getting cancer, focused on it constantly…then eventually got diagnosed? Or someone who thought all the time about his wife cheating when there wer

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