by Jen Violi (Guest Post) A truly terrible therapist I had was kind of like the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come. In his classic A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens describes that ghost as “… a solemn Phantom, draped and hooded, coming, like a mist along the ground, towards him… Scrooge feared the silent shape so…
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by Sandra Wiebe Why I Offer Nature Therapy in Calgary: Healing Doesn’t Always Happen Indoors As a counselling therapist and as a woman who has walked through my own seasons of trauma and transition, I’ve come to believe deeply in the healing power of nature. For years, walking outdoors became my refuge: a way to…
MBSR in Calgary to Support Your Mental Health by Sandra Wiebe In the midst of a busy life, juggling relationships, career changes, caregiving, or even just the quiet shift into a new chapter it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. For many midlife women, stress becomes a near-constant companion. But what if there…
by Sandra Wiebe Midlife Transitions: How Calgary Counselling Can Help You Thrive, Not Just Survive Midlife is often described as a period of significant transition. For many women, it can feel like standing at a crossroads facing personal, professional, and emotional shifts that bring both challenges and opportunities. While some women embrace these changes with…
by Claire Mitchell (Guest Post) Research shows that mindful movement, deep breathing, and meditation can lower stress hormones, reduce inflammation, and improve mental well-being. What Is Yoga Therapy & How Can It Help You? Yoga is more than just poses and flexibility—it’s a powerful tool for healing. As a yoga therapist, I use pure movements…
by Sandra Wiebe Insights from Codependent No More by Melody Beattie Many women in midlife feel responsible for fixing situations or people, but Beattie teaches that letting go and allowing others to face their own consequences is an act of love, not abandonment. As women in midlife, we often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities, caring…
by Lorrie Morales (Guest Post) Caring for Aging Parents without Losing Yourself. As a child, I loved the teeter-totter at the playground. Now, as I take my grandson to the park, he gravitates to the same equipment I once enjoyed. The funny thing is that when he sits on it, he fits perfectly; but when…
by Sandra Wiebe Calgary Trauma Therapist – Creative Writing and Trauma My parents had cases of photographic slides in an old suitcase, and I finally got around to getting them scanned. This sweet gem was among the images of cousins, birthday parties, and long-forgotten camping vacations. This poorly composed image, in which I uncommonly still…
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