The Best Places to Reduce Stress in Calgary
There are several ways our bodies work to regulate stress naturally. Here are a few proven ways that you can reduce your stress by visiting these three Calgary locations.
The Benefits of Couples Counselling
Couples in Calgary can enjoy benefits of counselling almost immediately: better intimacy and communication, more trust and confidence, more precise conflict resolution, and even a stronger sense of self and a happier life. So, whether you’re a young couple that just moved in to a trendy Sunnyside apartment, a family making it work in Harvest …
4 Simple Ways to End an Anxiety Attack
TLDR: End an anxiety attack by learning to recognize one, overcoming it with mindfulness, knowing your specific symptoms, and envisioning a safe place. These are some of the questions we get about anxiety attacks all the time: Have you ever had an anxiety attack? Will my anxiety attack go away? Can anxiety attacks be …
The Benefits of Counselling
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 …
How to Get the Most Out of Counselling
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
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
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
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
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 …
How To Support Your Teen’s Mental Health
[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 …