Canada Day is a time when communities come together to celebrate our nation’s rich heritage, diversity, and unity. It’s a day filled with joyous festivities, gatherings, and parties. However, it’s important to recognize that while these celebrations can be an exciting time for many, they can also be triggering...
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is an acute cognitive ailment connected with severe levels of impairment. Some common symptoms include chronic doubts, excessive need for order, obsessive washing and cleaning, and unreasonable fear of germs, dust, and dirt. Thankfully, with the right treatments and obsessive-compulsive disorder counselling in Calgary, these...
After experiencing loss, many people feel overwhelmed with grief. This may come after the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or other major life changes. While grief does get better with time, it’s not always possible to move on without support. With grief and loss...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to difficulties in concentration, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Although medication is also at the front line when it comes to ADHD treatment, there are a variety of other approaches available. One such treatment is...
Anxiety isn’t just tough on kids; it impacts the whole family. Sometimes families adjust routines and behaviours to help their child avoid things that make them anxious, and while this is done with the best intentions, it can actually cause anxiety to worsen for the child. Thankfully, there is a...
At The Family Psychology Place, we value collaboration, continued education, and ongoing training to provide our clients with the best possible experience. We've meticulously chosen clinicians - a combination of Registered Psychologists, Registered Social Workers, and Registered Provisional Psychologists - who embody qualities such as compassion, warmth, dedication to...
Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. It occurs when a person is exposed to high levels of stress and/or anxiety without the ability to escape. It’s often the result of negative life-changing events such as sexual assault, abuse, losing a loved one, war, or divorce....
Happy holidays from The Family Psychology Place. We want to extend our gratitude this holiday season. We appreciate you, our clients from throughout NW and SW Calgary. You make the work we do rewarding, and for this reason, we want to compile a few holiday best practices to help...
Purple Thursday on October 19th is a day to raise awareness regarding the intersection between brain injury and intimate partner violence with the goal to eliminate it. Understanding Brain Injury Caused by Intimate Partner Violence Intimate partner violence (IPV) can include many types of harm such as physical, sexual or psychological...
As October begins, it marks International Dyslexia Month and World Dyslexia Day. Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disorders in the world, with over 750,000 Canadian students having this disorder. Most often, many people have misconceptions about dyslexia. It encompasses more than jumbled letters or words floating...
