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At ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling, we specialize in helping clients move beyond temporary relief and into meaningful change.
Our approach to burnout therapy in Edmonton doesn’t just focus on stress management — it’s built to uncover the deeper patterns that keep burnout coming back, even when life slows down.
If you’ve tried the breaks, the vacations, the mindfulness — and you still feel exhausted — there may be something deeper running the show.
Our therapy process begins with something we call Pattern Theory.
This framework helps explain why burnout isn’t always about workload — it’s often rooted in identity-level beliefs like:
“I have to be productive to matter”
“If I stop, I’ll fall behind”
“Other people depend on me — I can’t afford to rest”
These beliefs fuel chronic pressure, self-sabotage, and emotional exhaustion.
We use a method called Reconditioning to help your brain unlink from these old survival patterns — so you’re not just coping better, you’re reacting differently.
You can’t seem to rest, even when you have time
You feel guilty for slowing down or saying no
You bounce between overachieving and shutting down
You’re irritable, numb, or emotionally “checked out”
You’ve tried other therapies or tools — but something still feels stuck
Enriched Intake – We gather context from every part of your life, not just the symptom
Pattern Identification – We map the internal loops driving your burnout
Reconditioning – We use structured, evidence-based techniques to help your brain stop reacting as if those old threats are still happening
This is not just talk therapy — it’s a guided process that helps you understand and interrupt the root cause of your burnout.
We’ve embedded several of our burnout-focused resources below. These blogs are designed to help you understand why burnout really happens — and what it takes to shift it:
When Burnout Isn’t About Work
The Real Reason You Can’t Rest
We offer in-person therapy at our Westmount office, and virtual sessions for clients across Alberta.
Whether you’re a working professional, caregiver, or student — if you’re ready to address the root of burnout, we’re here to help.
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling
📍 Address: 815 17 Ave SW, Suite #210, Calgary, AB, T2T 0A1
📞 Phone: (587) 352-6463
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From the Blog: Burnout Patterns & Insights