Tri Lotus Psychotherapy

Tri Lotus Psychotherapy Providing counselling for adults, couples, teens, and families in Calgary and online throughout Alberta.

Now offering ADHD assessments for adults and teens (16+).

Save this if you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to start dating again. 🌷📌Heartbreak doesn’t really have a finish li...
05/31/2026

Save this if you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to start dating again. 🌷📌

Heartbreak doesn’t really have a finish line. Some weeks you feel mostly okay. Then a song comes on at the grocery store and you’re back to square one.

So how do you know when you’re ready?
Honestly, you probably won’t feel 100% ready. There’s no “ding” moment. But there’s a difference between dating from a steadier place and dating to avoid being alone with the leftovers.

Some signs you might be in a good place to start:

🪴 You can think about your ex without it derailing your whole day
🪴 You’re curious about someone, not desperate for someone
🪴 You can talk about what you’d want differently next time without it turning into shame
🪴 You’re looking for connection, not proof that you’re lovable

Some signs the wound might still need a bit more time:

☁️ You’re swiping mostly to avoid being alone
☁️ You’re imagining your ex’s reaction to every date
☁️ You feel like you need to “win”
☁️ A “no” from a stranger sends you spiraling.

Neither list makes you bad at this. They’re just useful information.
If you’re somewhere in the middle (most people are), that’s the spot where therapy can really help.

Our therapists at Tri Lotus Psychotherapy can help you figure out what you actually want this time.

Free 20-minute phone consult at the link in bio ☝️


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Save this one for the next time the spiral starts. 🌷📌If your anxiety’s felt a little quieter since the sun came back, y...
05/29/2026

Save this one for the next time the spiral starts. 🌷📌

If your anxiety’s felt a little quieter since the sun came back, you’re not imagining it. More daylight does actually help. It nudges your serotonin and your sleep, and over time that adds up to feeling more like yourself.

The part nobody warns you about: sometimes when things get a little easier, the anxiety you’ve been white-knuckling through can get louder, not quieter. It’s not that you’re going backwards. It’s usually that you finally have a sliver of bandwidth to feel what you’ve been pushing past for months.

A few small things that actually help (no spring cleanse required):

🪴 Get a few minutes of sunlight in the morning, even on the way to your car
🪴 Take one walk this week without your phone
🪴 If your body wants a nap, take the nap
🪴 Notice the moments when “being productive” is really just a way to avoid sitting still

If anxiety has been louder lately, that’s worth taking seriously. Our therapists at Tri Lotus Psychotherapy can help you sort through what’s actually coming up.

Free 20-minute phone consult at the link in bio. ☝️


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When emotions feel really big - anger, grief, panic, overwhelm - they can feel like they ARE you. Like there’s no separa...
05/28/2026

When emotions feel really big - anger, grief, panic, overwhelm - they can feel like they ARE you. Like there’s no separation between the storm and the person standing in it. 🌧️

There’s a mindfulness teaching (from Pema Chödrön) that a lot of clients have found helpful when they’re in that place:

“My emotions are the weather. I am the sky.” ☀️⛅

Even the worst storm doesn’t actually change the sky. Clouds move in, rain pours, wind howls - and the sky underneath is still there, still vast, still open. The weather just kind of happens on top of it. ☁️

It works similarly with feelings. A wave of grief or a spiral of anxiety can feel like everything in that moment. But if you notice yourself even being able to think “this is anxiety,” there’s already a part of you that’s a step back from it. That noticing part is the sky in this metaphor. 🤍

A few ways to actually use this when you’re in the middle of a hard moment:

🪴 Name what’s happening - “okay, a wave of anxiety is here right now”
🪴 Try the slight shift: instead of “I am anxious,” it can be “anxiety is moving through me”
🪴 Remind yourself the feeling will pass eventually, even when it really doesn’t feel like it will
🪴 Notice the part of you observing - that part isn’t IN the storm, it’s witnessing it

There’s more to you than whatever feeling is moving through in any given moment. 🕊️


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Save this for the last stretch. 🌷📌If you’ve felt your energy just kind of leaking out the last few weeks - same. The end...
05/27/2026

Save this for the last stretch. 🌷📌

If you’ve felt your energy just kind of leaking out the last few weeks - same. The end of the school year, the unspoken pressure to “make summer perfect,” the lingering Mental Health Awareness Month “shoulds”... it all adds up.

May looks like spring on paper. For a lot of us - parents, teachers, anyone in a caregiving role - it can actually feel like the slowest, heaviest month of the year.

A few signs you might be running on fumes:

🪴 You’re snapping at things that didn’t bother you a month ago
🪴 You can’t remember the last time you did nothing without guilt
🪴 You’re already stressed about “wasting” summer
🪴 The to-do list keeps getting longer but somehow you feel further behind

This isn’t a discipline problem. You probably need fewer things on your plate.

What can help:

🪴 Lower the bar for the next two weeks (good enough is fine)
🪴 Block one “nothing” afternoon a week, no plans, no productivity
🪴 Say no to one thing your past self would’ve said yes to
🪴 Catch yourself when “planning summer” is actually anxiety in a planner
If you’re walking into June already empty, that’s worth a conversation.

Our therapists at Tri Lotus Psychotherapy can help you build something sustainable instead of just white-knuckling through.

Free 20-minute phone consult at the link in bio ☝️


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Happy Relationship Tip Tuesday 🫶!The biggest reason fights spiral isn’t usually that you disagree. It’s the words you re...
05/26/2026

Happy Relationship Tip Tuesday 🫶!

The biggest reason fights spiral isn’t usually that you disagree. It’s the words you reach for in the heat of it, the ones that feel right in the moment but make the other person dig in.

A few small swaps that change how the whole conversation lands:

🪴 Instead of “you always ___” → “when ___ happened, I felt ___.”
One moment, not a pattern accusation.
🪴 Instead of “I’m fine” when you’re not → “I need a minute. Can we come back to this in 20?” Gives both of you an off-ramp.
🪴 Instead of “you’re overreacting” → “I don’t get it yet, but I want to. Tell me more.” Curiosity instead of dismissal.
🪴 Instead of “fine, whatever” → “I need some time before I can talk about this without escalating.” Still a boundary, without the slammed door.

None of this is about being perfectly regulated in every fight. You’ll mess this up. We all do. The repair after, coming back, naming what you missed, is what actually builds the trust.

If your fights have been getting stuck in the same loop, that’s something we work on with couples all the time.

Free 20-minute consult at the link in bio.
What’s the swap you’d add to this list? Drop it in the comments. 💬


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If you’ve made it to adulthood without a diagnosis, that’s not proof that nothing is wrong. For so many people, it’s pro...
05/25/2026

If you’ve made it to adulthood without a diagnosis, that’s not proof that nothing is wrong. For so many people, it’s proof of how incredibly hard they’ve been working just to keep up. 💛

Masking. High-functioning coping. Gendered gaps in how ADHD has historically been identified. These are systemic reasons — not personal failures.

A late diagnosis isn’t a consolation prize. For many people, it’s life-changing. It’s the moment the story shifts from “what’s wrong with me?” to “oh — this is how my brain works.” 🧠✨

We wrote about this in our newest blog post, because we think more people deserve to hear it.

Book a free 20-minute phone consult or your first appointment at the link in bio ☝️


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Feeling uncertain about what you’re walking into with an ADHD assessment can feel daunting 🚪So let’s demystify it. 💛The ...
05/24/2026

Feeling uncertain about what you’re walking into with an ADHD assessment can feel daunting 🚪

So let’s demystify it. 💛

The process is collaborative — not clinical and cold.

It’s a series of conversations, structured tools, and a detailed report that gives you real language for your real experience, whether that’s therapy, medical support, or simply understanding.

And just so we say it plainly: this is not a test you can fail. 🌿

It’s to help you finally understand what’s been going on — and what’s possible from here.

🪴 A conversation about what you’re currently experiencing
🪴 A review of your history — school, work, relationships, and how your brain has shown up across all of it
🪴 Standardized tools to assess attention and executive functioning 🪴 A comprehensive written report and a feedback session to walk through it together

We offer ADHD assessments for adults and teens (16+) at Tri Lotus Psychotherapy Inc. in Calgary.
Book a free 20-minute phone consult or your first appointment at the link in bio ☝️


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The “hyperactive little boy” stereotype has left a lot of people — especially women and adults — wondering if they even ...
05/23/2026

The “hyperactive little boy” stereotype has left a lot of people — especially women and adults — wondering if they even “qualify” to seek support. 💭

But ADHD has many faces.
It can look like chronic overwhelm. Half-finished projects. Emotional exhaustion. A nagging feeling that you’re not living up to your potential — even when you’re trying so hard. 💛

If you’ve been quietly relating to any of this, you’re not alone. And you’re not making it up.

An assessment isn’t about proving something. It’s about understanding yourself more fully. 🌿

We offer ADHD assessments for adults and teens (16+) right here in Calgary — tap the link in bio to learn more.


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One of the most isolating parts of new motherhood is something almost no one talks about: intrusive thoughts. 🌿 Many new...
05/21/2026

One of the most isolating parts of new motherhood is something almost no one talks about: intrusive thoughts. 🌿

Many new moms experience sudden, disturbing mental images or “what if” thoughts about their baby being harmed. These thoughts are not desires. They are not predictions. They are not signs you’re a bad mom. 🤍

In fact, the more horrified you feel by them, the more they tend to point toward postpartum intrusive thoughts — a treatable condition where the brain latches onto your deepest fears (your baby’s safety) and replays them on a loop.

What helps:
🪴 Naming what’s happening
🪴 Talking to a therapist who understands perinatal mental health 🪴 Knowing you’re not alone — this is more common than the silence around it suggests.

If you’ve been suffering quietly, please know there is real, effective support available. You deserve it. 💛
Book a free 20-minute phone consult or your first appointment at the link in bio ☝️

⚠️ If you are experiencing thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please call or text 988, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

📚 Educational content inspired by Postpartum Anxiety, Rage, and Burnout: Common Concerns in the Perinatal Period and Practical Tools for Clinicians — Hexagon Psychology and Mama Psychologists.
This post is for awareness only and is not a substitute for professional clinical care.


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