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		<title>The Invisible Weight: What My Clients Taught Me About PhD Burnout, and What the Research Confirms</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:16:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As a psychotherapist in training, I&#8217;ve had the profound privilege of sitting with doctoral students as they navigate one of the most intellectually demanding, and often most isolating, journeys in academia. They are brilliant, driven individuals, yet many arrive in my office carrying an invisible weight the deep, soul-crushing exhaustion we call burnout. It is [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>When Nobody Shows Up: A Universal Lesson in Self-Worth from an Empty Therapy Room</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:14:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What a therapist-in-training learned about rejection that every college student needs to hear Picture this: You&#8217;ve spent years preparing for your moment. You&#8217;ve studied, practiced, and finally arrived at the threshold of your dreams. Then&#8230; nobody shows up. As a graduate student in psychotherapy completing my practicum, I recently faced weeks without new clients. That [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>About Me</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diljeet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Life&#8217;s a journey, and sometimes we need someone to hear us out as we piece it all together. If you&#8217;re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or simply seeking a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. I&#8217;m Diljeet K. Jandu, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Where Service Meets Self-Discovery: A Breathwork Journey</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:17:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The gentle inhale, the steady exhale – the breath, a constant reminder of our connection to life itself. Recently, I&#8217;ve been reflecting on the profound impact of breathwork, not just on individuals, but on the very fabric of our community. Organizing local Art of Living courses, specifically the Part 1 course which introduces the SKY [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Finding Stillness: A Path to Healing After Trauma</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diljeet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 03:16:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Power of Presence The world often rushes to comfort those who&#8217;ve experienced trauma with words, advice, and reassurances. Yet, sometimes the most potent solace lies not in what we say, but in the quiet strength of our presence. Silence can be a sanctuary, a haven where healing begins to blossom. Trauma can leave one [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Serpent in the Forest: Understanding Fear from a Therapist&#8217;s Perspective</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What a therapist-in-training learned from a forest encounter and how you can reclaim your calm when fear shows up in your own life Picture this: You&#8217;re walking through a forest, enjoying nature, when suddenly—snake. Your body floods with terror. Your mind screams danger. Reality warps. Sound familiar? As a psychotherapist in training, I recently lived [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Importance of Emotions in Children&#8217;s Development: Nurturing Healthy Attachments</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By underscoring the value of emotional vulnerability and the nurturing support required for emotional well-being, the post underscores the profound impact that love, attention, and security from adults can have on children's development and overall mental health. It serves as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness between emotional intelligence, personal growth, and meaningful human connections.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Finding Authentic Connection: Navigating Relationships with Self-Discovery</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diljeet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:40:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#160; Sometimes, we try so hard to fit in with people that we don&#8217;t know who we are anymore. This can happen in various settings: family, home, school, work, and friends. Regardless of the circumstances, you alone stand. Missing the connection to yourself is the point at which you begin to fall into darkness. If [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Discovering Harmony: Nurturing Children&#8217;s Calmness through the Grand Solar Eclipse</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diljeet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 18:11:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[#solar #eclipse #tips #children]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Diljeet Kaur JanduMACP Candidate The grand solar eclipse of April 8, 2024 not only offers a captivating astronomical event but also an opportunity to introduce children to the wonders of the universe while promoting inner calmness. By integrating breath-work and meditation, we can enhance the therapeutic benefits of this experience and help children stay centred [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Let’s talk</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Diljeet]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:15:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Bell Let&#8217;s Talk initiative is a mental health campaign in Canada that was launched by Bell, one of the country&#8217;s largest telecommunications companies. The initiative aims to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues. It encourages open conversations about mental health and provides support for individuals who are struggling with their [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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