When Burnout Is Really Unrecognized Grief  You’re competent.  Capable.  The one people rely on.  And lately… you’re irritated.  Not explosively angry. Not out of control.  Just simmering.  Shorter with people than you want to be. Less patient. More cynical.  Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, Why am I so angry all the time? This isn’t like me.  If you’re a professional navigating burnout, this question makes a lot of sense.  […]

It is now March, and spring is quickly approaching. March is also Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, which provides an important opportunity to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and break stigma. It is a time to recognize and celebrate both the strengths and challenges of neurodiverse individuals. There are often misunderstandings surrounding neurodiversity, which makes education about […]

If you can read this blog from start to finish without stopping or multi-tasking you are probably in the minority.   Today it is common to hear that people struggle to read through a full book from start to finish, get distracted while doing mono-tasks, or get caught infinitely scrolling through TikTok (and realize that hours have gone by).  We live in a world where […]

There are seasons in life when something quietly shifts.  You may still be showing up for work, caring for others, keeping routines going — and yet, underneath it all, there is a subtle restlessness. Thoughts begin to surface that never used to feel so urgent:  Is this where I thought I would be by now?  What happens […]

Family Day is an important day to reflect on the importance of family. We can celebrate with family any day and anywhere, but Family Day is a good reminder about making time for our loved ones. There is no true definition of family, but family can be biological or chosen. Do not forget about our […]

I don’t know about you, but when I think about Valentine’s Day, I often think about couples, families, or children celebrating love for one another. But what about celebrating Valentine’s Day by loving ourselves? I have always believed that self-love is crucial to showing up wholeheartedly in our everyday lives. Like myself, I don’t think […]

Our bodies and minds are deeply intuitive. They don’t act at random; they respond to what they’re living through. When life feels unpredictable, when emotions feel overwhelming, or when stress becomes constant, the body looks for ways to feel steady. Sometimes, food or body-related behaviours become part of that process. Restriction, rigidity, or control can […]

Happy 2026! If you are like most of the world, you probably have familiarity with setting resolutions for January 1st. Perhaps you also have familiarity with setting these resolutions and then, for some reason, not reaching these goals during the year. You are not alone! You can find countless studies that show that only a […]

Every January, Canadians are invited into a national conversation about mental health through Bell Let’s Talk Day. Social media fills with blue hearts, supportive messages, and reminders that “it’s okay to not be okay.” These moments matter. For many people, this day offers their first experience of seeing mental health spoken about openly, publicly, and […]

I’m Michelle from Through the Woods Psychology in Calgary, Alberta. Each year as school approaches, we see many students and parents navigating the same mix of anticipation and stress — and we’re here to help. The shift from relaxed summer routines to early mornings, structured schedules, and academic demands can feel overwhelming for students and […]