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As we grow, we have many ups and downs throughout our life – especially here in Calgary, where that often goes along with the city itself. Thanks to this, many people are already familiar with the benefits that that counselling can bring, and are quick to recommend sessions to friends and family. But there are …
There are many people in Calgary and around Canada seeking out the services of behavioural therapists and other counsellors. Whether they are first-time clients getting an introduction to the world of therapy, or long-time attendees with years of experience, the idea of seeing a psychologist or other professional has never been more popular. However, this …
How to Manage Social Anxiety Social situations aren’t always comfortable. Even for the most confident people, there would be at least one social situation in their lives where they have felt nervous…and that’s okay! It’s normal for some social events like public speaking, going on a date or joining a new exercise class to evoke …
Dealing with Grief around the Holidays The holidays are typically a time of celebration, joy, good food, family, and friends. They are a time to create happy memories, enjoy each other’s company, and give thanks. Sadly, for many people though, the holidays can be a time filled with stress, loneliness, loss, and grief. Aspects of …
Managing Relationship Stress No relationship is perfect. It’s completely normal for there to be some stress involved. However, when this stress becomes excessive it can negatively impact the relationship and have devastating effects on your mental health. So how much stress is too much? Well, let’s first look at a “normal” level of stress. Every …
The Benefits of Routine We’ve all had them in our lives, the friend, colleague or partner who seems to have it all together. Their organized, involved in lots of activities and just seem to have everything run seamlessly. You ask them how they do it and they reply something along the lines of “oh I’ve …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health Navigating your way through teenage mental health issues can be a scary and sometimes frustrating process. Progression can be slow and it’s not always a straight and obvious path. Instead it can be filled with many ups and downs. So having a good support network can make all …
The Benefits of Talk-based Therapy Originally, talk-based therapy was developed for the treatment of mental health disorders and relationship issues. Over the years though, it has evolved significantly. There are now a wide range of different talk-based therapies that can treat a many different issues and improve quality of life. Below are just some of …
5 Benefits of Mindfulness Life can become busy, with so much going on, work, study, relationships and maybe even kids… it’s easy to get caught up in it all. Preoccupied with your own thoughts, worrying, planning. At times it can feel like you’re living on autopilot. Although there’s sometimes a place for planning and worry, …
Addressing Sleep Issues Importance of Sleep When it comes to the most important things in life, sleep is right up there in the big 3 with food and water. Poor quality or not enough sleep can have negative impacts on your mental and physical health, quality of life and even your overall level of safety. …
