Written for Through the Woods Psychology by Anvir Dhatt, Counselling Intern My parents were born and raised in Punjab, India, while I was born in Williams Lake, British Columbia, and grew up in Surrey. Being raised as a second-generation Punjabi Canadian meant growing up between two worlds, each with its own values, expectations, and ideas […]

Written for Through The Woods Psychology by Counselling Intern Anvir Dhatt It starts with the dishwasher.   You asked your partner to unload it before you got home. They forgot. Again. “You never listen when I ask you to do something.” “I was busy! Why are you acting like I never do anything around here?” “Right. […]

Written for Through the Woods Psychology by Anvir Dhatt, Counselling Intern “Why do I do this in relationships?” Maybe you panic when someone takes longer than usual to text you back. Maybe you need reassurance after an argument while your partner seems to need space. Or perhaps you are great at showing up for the […]

Written by Michelle Poon, Registered Psychologist and Owner, Through the Woods Psychology As summer comes to an end, many families are preparing for the transition back to school. While this time of year can bring excitement, it can also bring challenges. After weeks of later bedtimes, vacations, camps, and less structure, getting back into routine […]

Written for Through the Woods Psychology by D. Skretting Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that is often misunderstood. Many people casually use the term “OCD” to describe being organized, particular, or wanting things done a certain way. OCD, however is much more than a preference for cleanliness or organization. For someone […]

Written for Through the Woods Psychology by Rebekah Sebbelov Have you ever had a feeling come on so strongly that it seemed to take over? Maybe it showed up as irritation, tears, or a sudden wave of anxiety. Maybe it felt confusing or hard to explain. If that has happened to you, you are not […]

Written for Through the Woods Psychology by Rebekah Sebbelov Validation is not about agreeing with your partner. It is about helping them feel understood. “You’re not listening to me.” “That’s not what I meant.” “Why do we keep having the same argument?” If you have ever said, heard, or thought one of these things, you […]

Written for Through the Woods Psychology by Rebekah Sebbelov Have you ever felt like you are doing your best, and your body just will not cooperate? Maybe your mind says you are fine, but your chest is tight, your thoughts are racing, or everything suddenly feels heavy and distant. If that sounds familiar, if may […]

Written for Through the Woods by Michelle Poon, Registered Psychologist If you are a parent here in Alberta navigating the frustrating, heart-wrenching world of childhood anxiety or Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), it can easily feel like you are running on pure survival mode. Watching a child struggle with intense worries, school refusal, or rituals that completely […]

Written for Through the Woods Psychology by Cole Isbister People pleasing gets talked about a lot, but most people don’t realize when they’re doing it. A lot of the time, it looks like being easy-going, helpful, or the person everyone can rely on. On the outside, it can even get praised. Internally though, it’s often […]