Lark & Raven Wellness Centre

09/15/2025

As we navigate the seasons of life, we face moments of transition that can be challenging. Join us in exploring 'Navigating Life’s Seasons: A Reflection on Transitions, Grief, and Growing Older.' 🌱 Read more about embracing change and finding growth in every season of life. https://wix.to/D5EDQrp

As we age, life continues to change, just as the seasons roll through each year. Sometimes the shifts are expected, like retirement or becoming a grandparent. Other times, the changes come sudden; through illness, the loss of someone close, or simply noticing that we don’t feel quite like ourselve...

08/27/2025

Due to an emergency that involves an explosive materials, police have closed our street for today and possibly tomorrow for everyone's safety as they work on this. Please avoid the area at this time. We thank our CPS and CFD workers for keeping us all safe.

We will update all our clients on when it will be safe to return.l

08/15/2025

We are now offering services to organizations and companies.
www.larkandravenwellness.com/workshops

*Psycho-educational Workshops*

can be tailored to your organizations unique needs.
Potential topics include:
⭐ Understanding Grief/Trauma in the workplace
⭐ Supportive responses for co-workers when grieving
⭐Learning how to communicate with grieving clients
⭐Stress Management
⭐Self-Care and Boundaries
⭐Learning mindfulness and body-based practices

Length: About an hour and a half Through zoom platform if virtual

*Group Therapy Session*

This session may be most appropriate for organizations that have had a personal experience with a death loss of an employee.

This service is offered to a select employees in the company that may wish to attend a more supportive and personal therapeutic group. Confidentiality and privacy should be considered when choosing where and who should attend these sessions.

Provided by two professionals: a Registered Psychologist, Registered
Provisional Psychologist or Certified Canadian Counsellor

Includes:
a psycho-educational component to understand grief & trauma
Discussions and sharing of personal experiences Supportive processing and coping strategies to work with after sessions

08/09/2025

Adult Parental Loss Grief Support Group
For adults grieving the loss of a parent. This is an open therapy group that aims to facilitate healing for younger adults struggling with their grief and self care.
Groups will run the last Wednesday of the month and although open to anyone each week, you must register and fill out our form for your first time attending. We will offer some light snacks while also having the opportunity to participate in an art activity while we share and discuss.

Last wednesday of the month
5:30pm last Wednesday of the month
In person Calgary
1.5 hours with snacks and refreshments.
$45/week

https://www.larkandravenwellness.com/griefparentalloss
https://larkandravenwellness.janeapp.com/ #/discipline/7/treatment/33

08/08/2025

08/03/2025

Trauma can have a disruptive affect on our minds, and in our bodies too. EMDR therapy helps you safely reprocess difficult experiences so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our Counsellor Mikaela Insinger is now offering EMDR sessions to support healing from trauma, grief, anxiety, PTSD, and more. She can offer a low-cost therapy if this is needed. Please note she will need to be able to assess your suitability for EMDR in the first few sessions.

📍Available in-person in Calgary SW�
📆 Now accepting new clients�
📩 visit www.larkandravenwellness.com to learn more or book a free 15 mins consult call with her now.
https://larkandravenwellness.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/13
or email directly to mikaela@larkandravenwellness.com

You don’t have to carry it alone. Healing is possible. 💚

05/24/2025

It’s ! Shoutout to the 30+ frontline paramedics who helped develop MyGriefToolbox.ca - a free interactive learning tool series of modules to help respond to calls and expand their capacity to provide quality care.

05/15/2025

We warmly and excitedly welcome Mikaela and Myla to the team of counsellors!

Myla Southward (CCC)
Areas: Ages 12+, Individuals, all ages 12+ - specializing in teens and 65+

- Grief and bereavement
- Pet loss,
- Su***de or traumatic loss,
- Trauma,
- Pregnancy and infant loss
- Infertility
- Life transitions
- Elder Support
- Ambiguous losses

Myla is passionate about helping individuals navigate grief, bereavement, life transitions, and identity. Her strengths lay in her creative energy and authentic approach to counselling.

Myla uses several therapeutic orientations, including a Family Systems approach to complex relationships and feelings, and a strength and mindfulness-based approach for grief and trauma.

Canada wide virtual & In-person Calgary, AB.
https://larkandravenwellness.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/15



Mikaela Insinger (CCC)
Areas: Individual, Families, Caregivers, All ages 5+

- Grief and bereavement
- Pet loss,
- Su***de or traumatic loss,
- Trauma,
- Domestic Violence
- Anticipatory Grief
- Life transitions
- Ambiguous losses
- Relationships and communication
- Self-Esteem

Mikaela uses an integrative approach of evidence-based practices including Acceptance and Commitment, Expressive Art, Emotionally Focused, Narrative, and Play-Based Therapy.

Alberta virtual & In-person Calgary, AB.
https://larkandravenwellness.janeapp.com/ #/staff_member/13

05/09/2025

Most parents with young children have some kind of a nighttime routine. My own household is far from regimented, but we usually operate within the same general framework. Each night there is typically some sort of winding down activity like books or a quiet television show before I shuffle […]

04/27/2025

Have you experienced the profound loss of a close friend later in life? Mya George, a Master's student at McMaster University, invites you to share your experiences in a study exploring grief, social connections, and support. Your participation can contribute to a greater understanding of bereavement in older adults. Find more details in the attached poster or email georgm30@mcmaster.ca

This study has received ethics clearance from the McMaster Research Ethics Board ( #7546).

04/25/2025

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Caregivers Support Group
For adults caregiving a family member with a terminal illness. This is a therapy group that aims to facilitate healing for adults struggling with their anticipatory grief and self care.

May 28th 2025
5:00pm Wednesdays
virtual - Alberta residents Only
6- weeks, 1.5 hours
$45/week

https://www.larkandravenwellness.com/caregiversgroup
https://larkandravenwellness.janeapp.com/ #/discipline/7/treatment/33

https://www.larkandravenwellness.com/caregiversgroup

04/23/2025

❤️ Holding Space This Mother's Day: Join Us for Motherless Day ❤️

For many, Mother's Day is a time of joy and celebration. But for others, it can be a day filled with complex emotions, grief, or longing. If this resonates with you, or if you know someone who might need a supportive space, we warmly invite you to our Motherless Day event in Calgary.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, May 10th, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 10ish
📍 Location: (834 11th Ave SW, Calgary AB)

This evening is designed to offer community, connection, and gentle healing through the power of music and art. We'll have:

🎶 Live Music from the incredibly talented duo **Caylie G & Madi** and the captivating sounds of **Little Super Dangerous**.

🎤 An **Open Mic** opportunity for anyone who wishes to share in memory of their loved ones through music, poetry, an open letter, or reflection. This is a safe space to share your voice and be heard.

🎨 A gentle and Trauma-Informed Grief Craft, "Make A Paper Flower With a message for your loved one," led by the compassionate therapist Kirsten White from Lark & Raven Wellness Centre for Grief, Trauma, and Holistic Well-being.

✨ Calling all Musicians! ✨ We're also seeking a third featured musical artist to join our lineup! If you or someone you know is interested in performing, please tag them below, send us a direct message or email motherlessday.yyc@gmail.com.

🖼️ Share Your Art! 🖼️ We invite you to submit poetry, photographs, or visual art to be displayed at the event. If you'd like to contribute but don't wish to speak at the open mic or can't attend in person, please send us an email motherlessday.yyc@gmail.com. Let your art be a part of our collective healing.

🎟️ Tickets: $15 Showpass (https://www.showpass.com/motherless-day-an-evening-of-community-grieving-and-healing-through-music-and-art/) / $20 at the door.

*Please note: You do not need to be grieving a mother figure to attend. This is a welcoming space for all.

We sincerely hope you will join us for this meaningful evening. Let's grieve together, love together, and feel a little less alone, together. ❤️