Tag Archives: psychologist
Fanning the Flames
Posted on: Sunday, February 3rd, 2019 under blogBlog entry by: Marla Mulloy “So tell me about your day.” My husband says this to me every evening. He is practising being a good partner. I don’t think he comes home excited in anticipation of hearing about my day. I don’t think the activities of my day give him butterflies as he drives through […]
“I HATE YOU!”
Posted on: Sunday, November 18th, 2018 under blog“I HATE YOU!” Screams your child from across the room. Eyes wide. Fists clenched. Feet stamped. Your child is fuming with anger. Anger can be a very uncomfortable emotion. It can be uncomfortable to feel, and it can certainly feel uncomfortable to be the target of another person’s anger. So how can we help our […]
Lest We Forget
Posted on: Sunday, November 4th, 2018 under blogAs we remember the loss of our fallen soldiers, we also acknowledge the troops that have witnessed or experienced life threatening events. War trauma made a great contribution to the current studies of PTSD. In the First World War, military psychiatry came to birth. The emotional trauma became known as shell shock because doctors were […]
Mental Health Awareness
Posted on: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 under blogMental health is MORE than mental illnesses Did you know 1 in 5 people in Canada in a given year will experience a mental health problem. There are many mental health concerns out there such as: depression, anxiety, psychosis, bereavement, etc. Here are some common signs: Withdrawing from people or activities you would normally enjoy. […]
At the Heart of it All
Posted on: Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 under blogIt is important to take care of your heart, after all cardiovascular disease is the world’s leading cause of death. There are various causes and risk factors that may lead to heart disease and stroke, including use of tobacco, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity. But did you know our own negative emotions can also affect our […]
Can a Second Marriage Still be Plan A?
Posted on: Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 under blogThe experience of remarried couples is sometimes a sense of failure from the breakdown of the first marriage and this leads to caution exhibited in remarrying. It is important not to treat a second marriage as plan B. Statistics show that 40% – 65% of families in the US and Canada have a child […]
Step Family Couples – It Can Work Out!
Posted on: Saturday, July 28th, 2018 under blogThe trend in stepfamily formation is growing as adults re-partner soon after separation and divorce, taking one or more children into the new relationship. Couples wanting a fresh start soon realize the challenges of stepping into a fully formed family which can leave them scratching their heads wondering how it can sometimes be so frustrating. […]
Celebrating 10th Anniversary!
Posted on: Monday, March 26th, 2018 under blogOn this blissful and charming day of April 1st, we celebrate Journey Counselling’s 10th anniversary. This is a time of joy for us and gratitude to you for being a part of our journey. A time of looking back and reflecting, as well as looking forward to the future and […]
The Preparations: New SE Location
Posted on: Monday, August 21st, 2017 under blogOur team has been working extra hard for the past few weeks to ensure the success of our new location. During this expansion, our NW location will keep running smoothly, and our counsellors will continue to see clients on a regular basis. We are delighted to share with you some of our behind-the-scenes preparations. Ambiance […]
We’re Moving!
Posted on: Monday, August 7th, 2017 under blogOur new Southeast (SE) space is under construction – we are excited to see the space taking shape. Will we be able to recreate our Journey style of a homey professional space? Keep your fingers crossed! Some motivating factors for the move: Journey Clients in South of Calgary Our services are more accessible than ever […]