If the idea of sitting across from a therapist in a quiet office makes you want to reschedule approximately forever, you’re not alone. For a lot of people, the traditional therapy setup creates more anxiety than it relieves. The eye contact. The tissues on the table. The sense that you’re supposed to say something profound […]
I often hear parents tell me their kids are doing fine with their divorce. However, when I ask the child how they are doing, they often say they are stuck in the middle of war. I also have many parents who are thinking about divorce ask me, “how will this affect my child?” This is […]
As a man, does asking for help feel foreign or ‘wrong’ somehow? It may be that many traditionally male tenets may be useful or adaptative in certain environments. However, at least some of them might come at a significant cost in other areas. A relatively recent study shows that at least for some men, believing […]
Life can feel like an endless to-do list. Between errands, chasing kids around, demanding work schedules, and maintaining a household, it’s easy to let your relationship take a backseat. Date nights might occasionally break up the routine, but lasting relationships require something deeper—a long-term glue that holds you together beyond just the next evening […]
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Virtually all of the people that come to me for support with body image challenges tell me a similar story; they have been trying to focus on “body positivity” but they think they are failing because they don’t feel 100% confident in their body’s appearance and still have negative thoughts about their body. My response […]
Anxiety is a common experience, but it affects each of us differently. If you’re dealing with generalized anxiety or a more specific form like health anxiety, finding the right therapeutic approach can make all the difference in managing your symptoms and improving your quality of life. At Monarch Psychology, we understand the importance of finding […]
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is gaining attention as a powerful tool for addressing emotional and psychological challenges. At Monarch Psychology, we’re proud to offer EMDR therapy in Calgary, helping clients reprocess traumatic memories and find relief from various mental health struggles. Let’s explore what EMDR is, how it works, and the ways […]
Infidelity can shake the very foundation of a relationship. The shock, betrayal, and deep grief that follow often leave couples feeling lost, unsure how to move forward or even if they should stay together. Couples counselling in Calgary offers a supportive space to navigate these painful emotions, helping partners explore what healing could look like—whether […]
Parental loss can shake your entire world. Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, grief from losing a parent can resurface at unexpected times and in different ways across your lifetime. You may feel deep sadness, anger, numbness, guilt, relief, or even confusion about how you “should” be coping after loss. There is […]
