Our Voices Blog

There’s a point many men reach—quietly, often alone—where things start to feel…off. You’ve packed it away for years. The stress. The doubts. The resentment. The discomfort that didn’t fit anywhere—so you stuffed it into the bottom of your mental backpack and kept going.

Through a trauma-informed lens, this piece challenges outdated notions of discipline and argues for raising kids with empathy, not control. Because saying "this doesn’t feel okay" isn’t disrespect: it’s the foundation of emotional health.

Working with immigrant clients is an opportunity to expand our understanding and practice as therapists. It requires us to approach our work with openness, curiosity, and a deep respect for cultural differences.

In this part of the blog series, we will recognize and address the many barriers immigrants face regarding mental health care. We will also discuss practical ways they can care for themselves and access needed services. 

The trauma associated with immigration is multifaceted and deeply ingrained in the experiences of those who have had to adapt to new, often hostile environments. Understanding the signs of such trauma—whether they show up as physical symptoms, emotional struggles, or relational issues—is an important step toward healing.

Take a look at the types and impact of trauma people can experience from the process of immigration before, during and after migration.

What is Your Emotional Spark? Think about those moments when you felt genuinely alive—those times when laughter was easy, when connections felt warm and meaningful, and when simply being yourself felt natural and joyful. That’s your emotional spark: a sense of aliveness, intimacy, and connection with yourself and the people you love. It's the inner warmth that makes life feel vibrant and relationships fulfilling. Your emotional spark lights you up from within.

Get to know Sam, a Relationship Therapist offering Emotionally Focused Therapy for individuals and couples at Therapy Alberta, in this interview blog.

As a therapist who has worked with countless individuals navigating the waves of grief, I can tell you this: there is no manual.

Somatic Attachment Therapy offers a powerful, body-centered approach to understanding and healing chronic overwhelm.

Did you know 90% of adults who use nicotine started as teenagers? A young man smoking outside in the city 90% of adult smokers first...

Dissociation is a separation within oneself. You can disconnect from your mind, body, thoughts and feelings.

Holistic Psychology is an approach to mental health that considers the whole person - mind, body, and spirit.

Get to know Laura, a Holistic Psychologist at Therapy Alberta, in this interview blog.

There's no handbook or one-size-fits-all approach to mastering parenthood or guiding our children unscathed into adulthood.

When your child starts playing hooky more often than not, dodging classes can be cause for concern.

Money holds a significant place in our lives, not only as a means of survival but also as a symbol of comfort, power, security, and status.

Here are some ways to help reset your sleep routine after the holidays, and get you back to waking up feeling refreshed.

Ah, 'boundaries' - the silent hero of holiday cheer! It's the word that dances dexterously between the tinsel and the gingerbread,...

Parenting with postpartum depression is a challenging journey that affects parents and mothers around the world.