Written by Marina Agafonov, Registered Provisional Psychologist As we approach the new year, we reflect back on 2016 and judging by the social media posts I am seeing – many of us have had a tough 2016. So how do we start the new year with some hope? I have to start this by being honest first, really honest! I … Read More
Coping with Holiday Stress – the SINGLES edition!
By Marina Agafonov Registered Provisional Psychologist It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Or so the song goes anyways, but you have been invited to numerous parties, and you have no one to take with you as your date to that ugly Christmas sweater party. Not to fret! Let me tell you about the awesome parts of being single … Read More
Coping with Rejection
By Marina Agafonov, registered provisional psychologist Ah, fall, a cozy night in with your sweetheart would be lovely. BUT, here’s the thing – you are single and maybe, yet again experienced a rejection. So let me share a personal story and a sure-fire way to help you cope and nurse yourself back to emotional health. Oftentimes, people think that because … Read More
Four tips to kick procrastination to the curb
Written by Jasmin Dhillon, Ph.D., Registered Psychologist Procrastination is a fairly common problem – everyone does it! Procrastination is delaying or putting something off for later. It can take the form of sleeping, eating, engaging in other pleasurable activities, or even engaging in tasks that are not as important as the task that is being avoided. For many procrastination can become … Read More
3 Brilliant Tips To Deal With Job Loss
Written byMarina Agafonov, MA Provisional Psychologist You’ve lost your job and now all of a sudden, you go into this worrying mode and you’re constantly worrying about how am I going to feed my family? How am I going to pay the rent? Where am I going to find my next job, and all that worrying can be detrimental to … Read More
Should I be doing more as a mother? I am exhausted!
Written by Marina Agafonov, Registered Provisional Psychologist This morning I sat down to chat with Leslie Horton on GlobalNews Calgary about motherhood expectations. Moms place such high expectations on themselves that sometimes they find it hard to live up to their own standards! Remember that you are an expert at this, you know what is best for your child and … Read More
3 myths about Addiction: BUSTED
Written by Tessa Burns Martin, Owner, Registered Psychologist There are several myths about addiction that if you listen to them, they may impact your treatment. Please read the myths and see if you have believed any of them and find out the reality. Myth #1 The substances that individuals get addicted to are naturally addictive and if used regularly, everyone … Read More
New Year’s Resolutions or rather INTENTIONS!
Happy New Year! Happy 2016! With the new year come new year’s resolutions which inevitably make us feel guilty for not seeing it through. As we all know gym attendance rises, healthy eating continues for a week and then by the end of January all of our great resolutions fall by the wayside, and we are left feeling guilty for … Read More
Global News: Tessa Speaks on Strategies to Help Children De-stress
Tune into Tessa’s interview with Global News
Do I have to stop drinking?
This time of year can be very challenging for many people. There are so many holiday parties to attend and many of them will be serving alcohol. One of the most common question I get from clients who are starting to realize that their drinking may be becoming problematic is whether they have to stop drinking forever. They can’t imagine … Read More