When children are overwhelmed, they don’t always talk about it — they show it. Through big emotions, challenging behavior, or silence, kids often communicate their struggles without words. More families are noticing increased anxiety, defiance, or withdrawal in their children — and they’re left wondering: How...
Introduction Living with anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming, but there is hope. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps individuals manage their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors more effectively. In Calgary, our counsellors at Still Waters Psychology share their expertise using CBT...
Introduction Mindfulness is often defined as the practice of being fully present and experiencing the current moment. According to many Eastern philosophies, there is no past or future—only the present moment exists. The universal human challenge is how to connect to this very moment mindfully. In...
Introduction Did you know the Canadian Mental Health Association reports that approx 1.6 million people suffer from an anxiety disorder in Canada alone? In addition, approximately 2 million people in Canada suffer from depression according to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. It is...