root + radiate psychology inc.

root + radiate psychology inc. At root + radiate psychology, we provide excellent and research-based psychological care to children, adolescents and their families.

Our goal is to empower and provide guidance, enabling families to strengthen and thrive.

There’s so much pressure to be okay, productive, and put together.In therapy, we normalize being human with complexity, ...
05/13/2026

There’s so much pressure to be okay, productive, and put together.

In therapy, we normalize being human with complexity, emotions, and seasons that don’t always make sense.

Follow for gentle, evidence-based mental health content. Or check out our bio to learn how therapy can support you.

Many of us grow up learning how to suppress emotions rather than process them.Emotional processing involves noticing wha...
05/09/2026

Many of us grow up learning how to suppress emotions rather than process them.

Emotional processing involves noticing what you’re feeling, allowing space for the emotion to exist, and understanding the message it may be trying to communicate.

Over time, this can help people develop greater emotional awareness, resilience, and self-understanding.

Learning how to work with emotions in a healthy way is a skill. Like any skill, it can be practiced and strengthened.

Children are constantly observing the adults around them.They learn how to handle stress, express emotions, and navigate...
05/06/2026

Children are constantly observing the adults around them.

They learn how to handle stress, express emotions, and navigate relationships largely through what they see modeled in everyday life.

This means children are learning from how we:
• respond to frustration
• talk about our own feelings
• treat other people
• repair mistakes

When adults model emotional awareness and healthy coping strategies, children begin to internalize those same skills.

Trauma isn’t just something we remember. It’s something our nervous system experiences and holds onto.That’s why healing...
05/02/2026

Trauma isn’t just something we remember. It’s something our nervous system experiences and holds onto.

That’s why healing often goes beyond “understanding” and involves learning how to feel safe again in your body.

If you’ve ever felt confused by your reactions or stuck in patterns you can’t explain, you’re not alone.

Amanda P, one of our Registered Therapists, specializes in trauma-informed therapy and supports clients in gently working through these experiences. Book with her using the link in our bio 🤍

Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are closely connected.Children (and adults) often experience strong emotions base...
04/29/2026

Our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are closely connected.

Children (and adults) often experience strong emotions based not only on what happens, but how they interpret what happens.

For example:
Situation: A child isn’t invited to a birthday party.
Thought: “Nobody likes me.”
Feeling: Sad, rejected, withdrawn.

Helping children learn to notice and gently question their thoughts can build powerful emotional skills.

Supportive adults can help by asking questions like:
• “What else could this situation mean?”
• “Is there another possible explanation?”
• “What would you say to a friend in this situation?”

Over time, this helps children build flexible thinking and emotional resilience.

✨ Meet Amanda A. ✨Amanda is a Registered Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and young adults, supporting...
04/25/2026

✨ Meet Amanda A. ✨

Amanda is a Registered Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and young adults, supporting a wide range of neurodevelopmental, mental health, and behavioural concerns. She is passionate about providing evidence-based assessment and therapy through a strengths-based, person-centred lens, with a strong focus on understanding each individual beyond a diagnosis.

Amanda may be a great fit for you if you’re seeking support with:
• Psychological assessments (ADHD, learning disabilities, autism, giftedness)
• ADHD and executive functioning challenges
• Autism support, including social navigation, masking, and anxiety
• Anxiety, depression, or OCD
• Social skills development and advocacy support

Amanda holds a Master of Science in School and Applied Child Psychology from the University of Calgary and has extensive training in comprehensive assessment. She takes a collaborative approach, working closely with clients and families to ensure care is individualized, developmentally appropriate, and meaningful.

Amanda is committed to advocacy, understanding, and helping clients and families feel informed and empowered throughout the assessment and therapeutic process 🤍

To book with Amanda:

Visit the link in our bio or email welcome@rootandradiate.com or amandaaitken@rootandradiate.com

When children are overwhelmed, their brains shift into survival mode.In these moments, reasoning, lectures, or disciplin...
04/22/2026

When children are overwhelmed, their brains shift into survival mode.
In these moments, reasoning, lectures, or discipline are rarely effective because the child’s brain is focused on managing strong emotions.

What helps first is connection. Connection can look like:
• getting down to their eye level
• acknowledging their feelings
• offering calm reassurance
• staying present while they regulate

Once a child feels understood and safe, their brain becomes more open to problem-solving and learning.

Connection doesn’t mean ignoring boundaries. It means creating the emotional safety that allows children to actually hear them.

Spring is often associated with growth and new beginnings, but in nature growth takes time. The same can be true in ther...
04/18/2026

Spring is often associated with growth and new beginnings, but in nature growth takes time.

The same can be true in therapy. Small steps, like learning to name emotions, practicing new coping skills, or feeling safe enough to talk about difficult experiences, can gradually lead to meaningful change.

For children and families navigating challenges, having a supportive space to explore emotions can make a powerful difference over time.

Psychology language is becoming more common in everyday conversations, which can be a great thing.But sometimes these wo...
04/15/2026

Psychology language is becoming more common in everyday conversations, which can be a great thing.

But sometimes these words are used in ways that unintentionally water down their real meaning.

Terms like trauma and gaslighting both have very specific definitions in psychology. These concepts often relate to experiences that can deeply affect a person’s mental health and wellbeing.

Understanding what these words actually mean can help us:
• communicate more clearly about mental health
• better support people who have experienced trauma
• reduce stigma around psychological experiences
Mental health awareness is powerful, and so is using language thoughtfully.

Menopause is often talked about as a physical transition. But it can impact your mental health just as much.If you’ve be...
04/11/2026

Menopause is often talked about as a physical transition. But it can impact your mental health just as much.

If you’ve been feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself lately, you’re not alone. These experiences are more common than many people realize.
You deserve support that looks at the full picture 🤍

Kira, one of our Registered Therapists, specializes in supporting women through menopause with care that’s tailored to this stage of life. You can book with her through the link in our bio.

Leaving a toxic relationship isn’t just about knowing something isn’t right.It’s layered with emotional attachment, self...
04/08/2026

Leaving a toxic relationship isn’t just about knowing something isn’t right.

It’s layered with emotional attachment, self-doubt, fear, and the ways we’ve learned to cope over time.

If you’ve ever questioned why it felt so hard, there are real, valid reasons behind that experience.

Amanda P, one of our Registered Therapists, supports clients in making sense of these patterns and rebuilding trust in themselves. Book with Amanda P using the link in our bio 🤍

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Suite 510, 7015 Macleod Trail SW
Calgary, AB
T2H2K6

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
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