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Through a trauma-informed lens, this piece challenges outdated notions of discipline and argues for raising kids with empathy, not control.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

We need to help those who are struggling, thinking of suicide, planning suicide, and attempting suicide. But how can we do that?

Affirmative therapy is a powerful and inclusive approach designed to support LGBTQ+ folx on their unique journeys in life and in therapy.

Depression is an invisible mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

Do you want to learn how to have a happier marriage or relationship? Relationships can be complex and navigating them is not always easy.

We're so glad you're here and that you found us. At Therapy Alberta, we do things differently. We want to make this easier for you.

Get to know Bonnie, registered social worker at Therapy Alberta, in this interview blog.

Get to know Jiwon, registered psychologist at Therapy Alberta, in this interview blog.

When you're in therapy, you have the freedom to be yourself and get what you need, how you need it.

Explore the many confusing feelings of depression.