The start of school means colds and cases of the flu are rampant among students. So too are judgments, bullying, and negative thoughts. Children are subject to their peers’ judgments, thoughts, and actions. Not every child can handle the negative comments or actions directed at him or her, and so it is…
Do you feel pulled in a million different directions? Do you find yourself saying “yes” when you really mean “I really don’t want to”? Are you completely exhausted by the end of the day? Do you constantly crave time to yourself or time away? Do you feel resentful towards people in your…
The start of school is quickly approaching, for some it has already started. This can be a joyous time for many families, especially if it is the very first day of school for a child or an adolescent going off to college. Families are experiencing mixed emotions during this time. It is…
Many of us look forward to summer the entire year. It (sometimes) brings a relief from cold weather, meaning more opportunities to be outside and enjoy the beautiful sights this city and province have to offer. However, there are aspects of summer that have both positive and negative impacts on our mental…
Whether it’s summer break or some other vacation and your kids are facing an ocean of sunshine, beaches, rainbows, BBQ’s, and sleeping in; or have a few weeks off in the winter to laze around, play games, and hang out with friends, their shackles have been cast off and they are free…
Managing anxiety is the topic of today’s entry in the Psychologist Calgary blog. I’m going to share three important steps you’ll want to incorporate into any personalized plan for managing anxiety in your life. Step One – Recognize Your Unique Symptoms Anxiety can be so ingrained into our lives that we may…
Did you know that anxiety doesn’t just affect adults? Children experience anxiety as well. It is often thought that children do not experience anxiety or are oblivious to the worries of life, but this really is not the case. Although children may not worry about such things–money, college funds, or groceries–they can…
