<?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[Shahrzad Jamali Counselling and Neurofeedback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everlight Therapy]]></description><link>https://www.shahrzadjamalicounselling.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:49:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.everlighttherapy.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout in High-Achieving Couples: When Work Stress Enters the Relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’re competent. Capable. Responsible. You manage demanding careers. You solve problems all day. You handle pressure well. So it can feel confusing when your relationship begins to feel strained. Conversations become shorter. Patience wears thin. Small disagreements escalate quickly — or get avoided altogether. You tell yourself it’s just a busy season. But over time, the distance grows. How Work Stress Impacts Relationships Stress changes how we show up emotionally. When you’re operating in...]]></description><link>https://www.everlighttherapy.ca/post/how-work-stress-affects-relationships-what-high-performing-couples-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af23070c1a368a2fa46695</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5364_a28eed7f11bc4956b0faa458896bc3bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shahrzad Jamali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burnout in High-Achieving Professionals: Why It Happens (And How to Recover Without Losing Your Edge)]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the outside, you look successful. You meet deadlines. You solve complex problems. You carry responsibility well. People rely on you. But internally, something feels off. You’re exhausted — even after a weekend off. You can’t relax without feeling guilty. Your mind rarely shuts down. And the idea of slowing down makes you anxious, not relieved. If this sounds familiar, you’re not weak — and you’re not alone. This is often how burnout shows up in high-achieving professionals. Burnout Isn’t...]]></description><link>https://www.everlighttherapy.ca/post/burnout-in-high-achieving-professionals-why-it-happens-and-how-to-recover-without-losing-your-edge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e012be9360bd69c344418</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:08:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5364_57f44bfbb94c4ab8a6106bd7b063ddd3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shahrzad Jamali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Why Your Body Reacts Before You Can Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever snapped in traffic and wondered, “Why did I react like that?” Or felt completely frozen after an accident, unable to move or speak? Or noticed that anger seems to come out of nowhere—faster than your rational mind can keep up? These reactions are not character flaws. They are survival responses. Our nervous system is designed to protect us. When it senses danger—real or perceived—it automatically shifts into fight, flight, or freeze mode. This happens in milliseconds, often...]]></description><link>https://www.everlighttherapy.ca/post/fight-flight-or-freeze-why-your-body-reacts-before-you-can-think</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696f0ae9892cb3def492b37d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:08:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5364_19ee871abc2f41e9889040e433f90542~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shahrzad Jamali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICBC Direct Billing for Counselling and Neurofeedback in Langley, BC]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Counselling Helps After a Car Accident After an accident, many people experience symptoms of trauma, stress, or anxiety, even if the physical injuries have healed. Counselling offers a safe and supportive space to process what happened and restore a sense of safety and balance. Through trauma-informed approaches such as AEDP, EMDR, or somatic therapy, counselling can help you: Reduce anxiety, panic, or emotional overwhelm Process intrusive memories and flashbacks Improve sleep and...]]></description><link>https://www.everlighttherapy.ca/post/icbc-direct-billing-for-counselling-and-neurofeedback-in-langley-bc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6904f54707f57e482087a21f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:48:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5364_7bb8cb8724f24e3aaa956ef3a0debfa9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_316,h_159,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shahrzad Jamali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emotional Exhaustion and Burnout: The Hidden Hangover of Holding It All Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[When You’re Tired Before the Day Even Starts You wake up tired — not because you didn’t sleep, but because you’ve been holding it all...]]></description><link>https://www.everlighttherapy.ca/post/emotional-exhaustion-and-burnout-the-hidden-hangover-of-holding-it-all-together</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e6db1c34d71f351cae67ad</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:58:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5364_af191609f9024d71b826aca6106e5e63~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_318,h_159,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shahrzad Jamali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fear of Conflict in Relationships: How Avoidance Protects and Hurts Your Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Conflict in Relationships Feels So Threatening At its core, fear of conflict is rarely about the argument itself. It’s about what...]]></description><link>https://www.everlighttherapy.ca/post/fear-of-conflict-in-relationships-how-avoidance-protects-and-hurts-your-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68dd7820da234aa99e03caf1</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 18:59:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5364_9b0aecba523746bf837cca2b048e61fd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shahrzad Jamali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Couples Fight About the Same Things and How to Break the Cycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do You Feel Stuck in the Same Argument With Your Partner? Have you ever felt like your relationship arguments are on repeat? Maybe it...]]></description><link>https://www.everlighttherapy.ca/post/why-couples-fight-about-the-same-things-and-how-to-break-the-cycle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cc74b0b8eb079bcb0601a1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:37:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3a5364_a35026940876425b9dbd2fa45a4dae30~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Shahrzad Jamali</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grief Is the Last Act of Love We Can Give]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Where there is deep grief, there was great love.” Grief is one of the most profound experiences we can face. 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