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Anxiety does not only affect your thoughts. It can affect your whole body. Many people first notice anxiety through physical symptoms such as a racing heart, tight chest, shallow breathing, stomach discomfort, muscle tension, sweating, trembling, dizziness, fatigue, or trouble sleeping. These symptoms can feel alarming, especially when they appear suddenly or seem unrelated to …
Find free and low-cost mental health services in Calgary, including crisis lines, public referrals, youth support, peer support, sliding scale counselling, and private therapy options when free services are not enough.
Many people wonder whether counselling can be claimed on taxes in Canada. Therapy can be a meaningful investment in your mental health, but the cost can add up, especially if you are paying out of pocket or only part of each session is covered by benefits. The short answer is that some counselling expenses may …
Trying to understand counselling coverage in Alberta can be confusing. Some people have employee benefits. Some have private insurance. Some are unsure whether their plan covers therapy at all. Others know they have mental health coverage, but they do not know which type of therapist they are allowed to see. The good news is that …
Here are some local resources in Calgary for crisis, mental health and addiction support that provide education, assessment, medical attention and more.
Online therapy has become a common way for people to access counselling without travelling to a clinic. For many clients, virtual counselling makes therapy easier to fit into real life because appointments can happen from home, work, school, or another private space. If you are wondering how online therapy works, you may have questions about …
Research shows that experiencing trauma as a child can lead to significant mental health challenges in our adult years.
Anxiety and stress can affect your thoughts, body, relationships, sleep, work, and everyday routines. Sometimes anxiety shows up as racing thoughts or constant worry. Other times, it feels physical: a tight chest, upset stomach, restlessness, fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, or trouble sleeping. If you are searching for how to manage anxiety and stress, you may …
When a child’s behaviour suddenly changes, parents often feel worried, frustrated, or unsure how to respond. Some children act out with anger, defiance, or impulsive behaviour. Others withdraw, shut down, or seem emotionally distant. In both cases, families are often left asking the same question: what is really going on? Family counselling can help when …
Disagreements about parenting are one of the most common sources of family conflict. Parents may share the same goals for their children, yet clash over rules, discipline, routines, or expectations. When these disagreements become ongoing, children often feel confused, caught in the middle, or unsure of what is expected of them. Family counselling can help …
