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 […]

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 […]

Discover how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at Through the Woods Psychology in SE Calgary helps individuals live more meaningfully by building psychological flexibility.

Written by Taylor Lassiter Men’s Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Stigma Around Therapy As a provisional psychologist in Calgary, I have the privilege of working with many men who seek therapy for a variety of concerns. Yet, stigma often weighs heavily on men when it comes to seeking help. Many still believe that therapy is […]

Understanding EMDR: A Breakthrough Trauma Therapy Trauma can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars, impacting daily life in profound ways. Whether stemming from accidents, abuse, loss, or other distressing events, trauma can contribute to conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. One of the most effective and research-backed therapies for trauma recovery is […]