<?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[Oak & Acorn Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oak & Acorn Therapy]]></description><link>https://www.oakandacorntherapy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:49:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.oakandacorntherapy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout: Sending out an SOS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burnout is one of the most common concerns I support clients with at Oak &#38;Acorn Therapy. From the outside, they appear to be managing. Internally, however, they feel exhausted, depleted, and increasingly disconnected from themselves. Burnout is not a weakness. It is a signal. Today, burnout extends far beyond caregiving roles. It affects professionals, parents, business owners, students, and individuals navigating chronic stress. The World Health Organization defines burnout as an...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandacorntherapy.com/post/burnout-sending-out-an-sos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8908bf1929985ec94e2bc</guid><category><![CDATA[TRAUMA + HEALING]]></category><category><![CDATA[INSIGHTS]]></category><category><![CDATA[LIFE IN ALBERTA]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:57:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/235845_9de1e75b3e9a4ce59cd1263097f1065b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Gruber</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial Strain in Alberta: What Helps When Money Stress Won’t Quit]]></title><description><![CDATA[If money stress has you lying awake or pulling back from friends, you’re not alone. When costs climb and interest rates stay high, many Albertans feel their mood, motivation, and sense of control slip. This guide explains how financial strain affects mental health - and offers practical, low‑cost ways to get support. What We Mean By “Financial Strain” It’s the steady pressure of bills, debt, or rates that makes everyday choices feel heavier. Over time, that stress can show up as anxious...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandacorntherapy.com/post/financial-strain-in-alberta-what-helps-when-money-stress-won-t-quit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b93daf6249ee910d9e970</guid><category><![CDATA[LIFE IN ALBERTA]]></category><category><![CDATA[TRAUMA + HEALING]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:37:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/235845_800b2fdfb8c7484abaa1f28f8c621908~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Gruber</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Alberta Winters Hit Hard: Understanding SAD and the Winter Blues]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever felt like the Alberta winter is stealing a bit of your sparkle, you're not alone. Our province’s dramatic winter skies and snowy landscapes have their own beauty, but they also bring a certain heaviness. That seasonal weight has a name: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In Alberta, where winter days are short and nights are long, the Canadian Psychological Association and the CMHA Alberta Division tell us that 2–3% of us experience severe SAD , while about 15% feel the milder...]]></description><link>https://www.oakandacorntherapy.com/post/why-alberta-winters-hit-hard-understanding-sad-and-the-winter-blues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68913d687ae5e5096a9c6eb7</guid><category><![CDATA[TRAUMA + HEALING]]></category><category><![CDATA[LIFE IN ALBERTA]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:15:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/235845_978e2fd9a5004af39ca965633657cdd0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Gruber</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>