Written for Through the Woods Psychology by Rebekah Sebbelov Have you ever replayed a conversation or painful experience so many times that it feels like you are trapped inside it? You know you cannot change what happened. You do not have a time machine. Yet your mind keeps returning to it, wondering what you should […]

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 […]

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 […]