<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Florina Psychotherapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florina Psychotherapy offers culturally informed, trauma-aware psychotherapy through secure virtual care across Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:48:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Imposter Syndrome as a New Therapist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever switch careers and think, "What was I thinking?" Yeah—me too. Ever leave something familiar to start over—and immediately question everything? I’ve been there. There’s a particular kind of fear that creeps in when you leave something you were good at to start all over again. Before starting my master’s in counselling psychology, I spent over a decade as a nurse—supporting patients in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. I had found my rhythm. I trusted myself. I knew what to do...]]></description><link>https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/post/imposter-syndrome-as-a-new-therapist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a42adfeb46c4605324fe0</guid><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness & Personal Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Stress & Resilience]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:29:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ca0b0_9802605aa70441c8858c52040b9c6365~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maligne Bruni</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy ≠ Worthy (Let’s Stop Glorifying Burnout)]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’m a second-generation Filipino Canadian, raised by immigrant parents from the Philippines who came to Canada to start a new life. They worked two jobs to keep food on the table and give us a better future. In our home, rest was rare, and being tired was simply part of surviving. I learned early on that working hard meant you were strong, respectable, even honorable.  Now, navigating today’s fast-paced and high-pressure environments, I realize I’ve carried those same lessons with me for a...]]></description><link>https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/post/busy-worthy-let-s-stop-glorifying-burnout</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a42862ea6eb4d2c716452</guid><category><![CDATA[Stress & Resilience]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care & Well-Being]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:28:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ca0b0_49c52fd66ebd449cbdaa007e7ef82d1c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maligne Bruni</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Representation in Therapy: It Can Change Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a client in therapy for almost two decades, I’ve sat across from many therapists. Each one, I am grateful for. I am thankful for their training, their wisdom, and the way they held space for me when I needed it most. Still, I remember what it felt like when I first sought therapy years ago. I didn’t see many therapists who looked like me. For the longest time, I thought that was normal and simply accepted it. But deep down, there was always a quiet question: would someone from my own...]]></description><link>https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/post/representation-in-therapy-it-can-change-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a4262ecb2cb929ff78b98</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships & Connection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:28:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ca0b0_9495e8a0e2d24c2eaf0a95ffd96e7cc1~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maligne Bruni</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Care While Living in a Multigenerational Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[I grew up in a multigenerational home, and honestly, it was beautiful. The house was always alive and full of loud laughter, the clatter of cooking, the hum of people moving around. Everyone had their part to play, whether it was helping with chores, sharing stories, or just being together. There’s something special about that constant presence of family. But living with multiple generations isn’t always easy. It can get overwhelming trying to carve out personal space or meet your own...]]></description><link>https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/post/self-care-while-living-in-a-multigenerational-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a42377c5079fa38d8e34d</guid><category><![CDATA[Self-Care & Well-Being]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:27:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ca0b0_bb54a5daa8bc4eb9a995d1fe15b7a662~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maligne Bruni</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honoring Your Roots While Still Being Independent ]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many first- and second-generation individuals, finding independence can feel like a delicate balancing act. On one hand, there’s the desire to assert your own path, make decisions, and grow as an individual. On the other, there’s the pull of family expectations, cultural traditions, and community values that have shaped who you are. This tension is often referred to as bicultural stress, the internal conflict that arises when navigating two cultural worlds at once. You may feel torn...]]></description><link>https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/post/honoring-your-roots-while-still-being-independent</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7a3314093f5cfd041dda7b</guid><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness & Personal Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Relationships & Connection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:23:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ca0b0_326c9943c9a640aaa33ed0a1de12c664~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maligne Bruni</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mindfulness: Learning to Sit With Yourself.]]></title><description><![CDATA[“The intentional awareness of one’s thoughts, emotions and senses without judgement.”  Oftentimes we hear the word mindful or mindfulness and immediately picture someone sitting cross-legged, meditating in silence for hours. Although meditation is certainly one way to practice mindfulness, mindfulness is much larger than that. At its core, mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with curiosity rather than criticism. This may sound simple enough, but it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/post/mindfulness-learning-to-sit-with-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a74e306421979b2d96eb66c</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><category><![CDATA[Self-Care & Well-Being]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mindfulness & Personal Growth]]></category><category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:43:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ca0b0_856f017214a94024af22fb72411c579e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Una Sebastian</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why am I still stressed? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, you’ve finally worked through that mile-long to-do list, and you still feel restless. Or maybe you have made it through a difficult conversation, but you can’t seem to stop thinking about it. Have you ever reached the finish line of something stressful, only to realize your body didn't get the memo? This is your body’s way of telling you that it has not recovered after a period of stress. Completing the stress cycle is a simple and effective way of regulating your body’s reaction to a...]]></description><link>https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/post/why-am-i-still-stressed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a74de5a2dc76a37da3b8afc</guid><category><![CDATA[Stress & Resilience]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:33:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ca0b0_bceeedc2016e4db4b4caac858cc1b3f6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Lindsey Stewart</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You Don't Have to Earn Rest: Letting Go of the Productivity Trap ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever found yourself thinking, "I'll relax once I've finished everything on my to-do list"? If so, you're not alone. Many of us have learned to believe that rest is something we earn only after we've worked hard enough, accomplished enough, or taken care of everyone else's needs first. The problem is that the to-do list rarely ends. There's always one more email to answer, one more load of laundry to fold, and one more task to complete. Over time, this mindset can leave us feeling...]]></description><link>https://www.florinapsychotherapy.ca/post/you-don-t-have-to-earn-rest-letting-go-of-the-productivity-trap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7397872dc76a37da3879ed</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:08:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2ca0b0_07cfeb3d5fee47b284cff3b14c614fec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_619,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Madeleine Chu</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>