Tag Archives: Calgary Psychologist
Halloween: Being Someone Else
Posted on: Thursday, October 29th, 2020 under blogAs Halloween approaches, both children and adults may start to plan out the costumes they want to wear and what ‘persona’ or ‘character’ they wish to be for the holiday. It is interesting to consider how Halloween has transformed from a holiday that was enjoyed primarily by children to a “multi-day festival that is now […]
Post Stampede Blues
Posted on: Sunday, July 21st, 2019 under blogStampede 2019 has come to a close, so what now? It’s time to snap back into reality and initiate mindful behaviours that allow one to reflect and react to decisions made over the ten-day period. Stampede is a fun-filled event with lots of opportunities for everyone to loosen up, and spend money. The rush of […]
Does Your Child Need A Psycho-educational Assessment?
Posted on: Saturday, June 22nd, 2019 under blogDoes Your Child Need A Psycho-educational Assessment? It is often thought that only children who are struggling in school require psycho-educational assessments, however, what many people don’t know is that psycho-educational assessments can be used to identify a child’s strengths and weaknesses, allowing for enhanced and targeted learning. At some point, every child struggles in […]
Canadian Men’s Health Week
Posted on: Monday, June 10th, 2019 under blogMen’s Health Week is globally celebrated every year preceding Fathers Day in order to raise awareness for and shine light on men’s health issues. This year for Canadian Men’s Health Week (June 10-16, 2019), the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation will be focusing on “How to Be Healthy at Work” which encourages men to lead healthier […]
What is a High Functioning Alcoholic?
Posted on: Sunday, April 14th, 2019 under blogAlcoholics are typically portrayed in popular media as angry drunks who have hit rock bottom and are ostracised by their friends and family. However, this narrative is not typically reflective of individuals with an alcohol use disorder. There are many people who are “high functioning alcoholics” which means that they have an alcohol use disorder […]
Violence Against Women Awareness
Posted on: Monday, December 3rd, 2018 under blogDid you know that 1/3 of women worldwide have and will experience either physical or sexual assault from an intimate partner or a non-intimate partner in their lifetime? Violence against women and girls negatively affects their well-being and prevent women from fully participating in society. There are a few types of violence against women: Family […]