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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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
5 Things You Can Do to Improve Mood Everybody has bad days. Life is a constant state of change, it has ups and downs and our moods fluctuate right along with them. Sometimes, it can be very hard to bring yourself back up when you’re feeling down. It can start to feel as though you’ll …
With the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all experiencing disruptions to how we occupy our time. Whether it be switching to working from home, having structured leisure activities cancelled, not being able to go out with friends to your favourite restaurant, or any other change to your normal activities…these things are stressful! Here are a few …
Loneliness can be a complicated emotion. It’s normal to feel lonely sometimes, and while loneliness isn’t necessarily a mental health problem, the two can be strongly linked. We know that it’s possible to feel lonely in a crowded room full of people, and possible to be alone without feeling lonely. So, what is loneliness, and …
The three words you’re never prepared to hear – “you have cancer”. It’s a devastating disease, and an unfortunate diagnosis that over one third of us will receive at some point in our lifetime according to the National Cancer Institute. We’re all familiar with the physical effects that cancer and its treatments can have on …
When someone we love passes by suicide, we are flooded with overwhelming emotions. We can feel heart wrenching grief, become consumed by guilt, and writhe with anger all at the same time – it’s a tragedy no one could ever prepare for. If you’re navigating life after a loved one’s suicide, know that you never …
