Dayna Haig-Conway sits down with Dr. Tyla Mackay, Registered Psychologist and founder of Alpine Pathways Psychological Services in Fernie, BC. Together, they explore the deeply human side of caregiving professions — how to maintain your spark, create healthy boundaries, and find meaningful rest in demanding work.

Dr. Mackay shares practical rituals for separating work from home life, the importance of connection, and what it really means to care for others without losing yourself in the process.

• Understanding vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue in caregiving roles
• How rituals support emotional regulation and separation between work and home
• Recognizing the early indicators of burnout and loss of motivation
• The importance of self-awareness and reflective practice in sustaining long-term wellbeing
• Simple, evidence-informed tools to support mind-body connection and recovery
  

Dr. Tyla Mackay, Registered Psychologist Founder, Alpine Pathways Psychological Services — Fernie, BC

Dr. Tyla Mackay has a small private practice in Fernie BC where she specializes in trauma, specifically working with healthcare providers, first responders, and RCMP with vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue. She sees individuals and provides workshops to organizations.

Learn more or connect with Dr. Mackay:

⁠alpinepathwayspsychology.com