Explore the Patterns That Drive Thought, Feeling & Action
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At ShiftGrit, we treat more than symptoms — we treat patterned loops that drive your automatic responses.
Below are six of the most common identity-level patterns we see — each with a breakdown, downloadable insights, and how we treat it.
Threat Brain Activation
Threat Brain Activation
When your nervous system treats discomfort like danger.
Avoidance & Procrastination
Avoidance & Procrastination
Why your brain says ‘not now’ — even when it matters.
Anger & Reactivity
Anger & Reactivity
It’s not about rage — it’s about protection.
Shutdown & Emotional Numbness
Shutdown & Emotional Numbness
When nothing feels like anything anymore.
Perfectionism & Overcontrol
Perfectionism & Overcontrol
The freeze response dressed up as high standards.
Executive Dysfunction
Executive Dysfunction
Not a time-management problem — a pattern loop.
Our Calgary Location
Our Calgary Location
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling
📍 Address: 815 17 Ave SW, Suite #210, Calgary, AB, T2T 0A1
📞 Phone: (587) 352-6463
📧 Email: mountroyal@shiftgrit.shop
Our Edmonton Location
Our Edmonton Location
ShiftGrit Psychology & Counselling
📍 Address: 10445 124 St, Edmonton, AB T5N 1R7
📞 Phone: (780) 705-6463
📧 Email: 124street@shiftgrit.shop
Explore our Therapy Glossary of Defined Terms — a structured reference for key concepts that underpin pattern-based therapy and the ShiftGrit Core Method.
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