AI tools are increasingly being used for emotional support because they’re immediate and free. For some, there can be long waitlists and financial barriers to care. Now more than ever, people are turning to AI to get advice and mental health resources.   For many people, typing into a chatbot feels less vulnerable than speaking to a therapist. There’s no perceived judgment, and if there is […]

February 23, 2026 Wednesday February 25, 2026 is Canada’s annual Pink Shirt Day. The purpose of Pink Shirt Day is to raise awareness about the emotional and psychological harm caused by bullying, to validate those who have been affected by bullying, and to encourage empathy, prevention, and healing. Why Bullying Is a Mental Health Issue […]

If you have been to a therapy session before, you might have been asked to describe your childhood or asked about any significant events that occurred during your childhood. There is a reason for this. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) shape our emotional, physical and relational health, and set up the framework for how we see […]

We often joke about imposter syndrome with colleagues and friends in a light hearted way as we talk about the projects we are struggling with or responsibilities that feel heavy, but at the end we laugh and say we’re doing fine. Imposter syndrome is more than a buzzword however, it can affect people’s mood, sense […]

What is Black History month?   February is designated as Black History Month and is a time to honour and celebrate voices of Black Canadians, and how individuals have bettered Canada’s diverse communities and culture.  The Canadian government recognises that Black History month is a time to learn more about Canadian stories and the many other important contributions that Black Canadians and their communities have made […]

Many people struggle with setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, but everyone can learn this as a skill through practice!  Unhealthy boundaries can take two different forms: too loose, or too rigid. Boundaries that are too loose often occur when you feel like you can’t say no or are afraid of how others will respond to you if you do. Boundaries that are too rigid may occur as a self-protective behaviour when people feel unreliable […]

My name is Taylor Lassiter, and I’m a registered psychologist here in Calgary, Alberta.  If you’re reading this and you’re preparing to write the EPPP, I want to tell you something that most people don’t: this exam is brutal. Not because you’re not smart. Not because you’re not capable. But because it demands everything.   I […]