Anton Counseling & Health Psychology

Anton Counseling & Health Psychology We are located in Calgary Place 1. I provide strength-based sessions and assessments. Either way, I'm grateful for your visit.

Visit our website with emotional dissatisfaction or with a sense of adventure. Our desire to better ourselves and develop our natural gifts is what makes us all distinctly human - Jim Afremow, PhD

We work with people who are ready to take action Once we start our dialogue, you'll open yourself up to greater awareness of self & others, plus formal assessments can enhance self-knowledge, happiness

, confidence & success. When you work with us, your efforts are more focused & effective. Experience a true sense of accomplishment by overcoming the obstacles and meeting the challenges in life, on your schedule. We can all benefit from extra support at key points in time. We can be motivated by encouragement, at almost any time, and to really excel, we all need to be challenged, but at the right time. Although there are no quick fixes in life, you're still searching for new, innovative strategies to deal with challenging situations. Perhaps you're struggling to develop or maintain a positive perspective, stability, or you want support in exploring options for improving your happiness and satisfaction in life. We have perspectives you may not have considered. Leading with your strengths and avoiding mistakes; it's easier said than done.

The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work are based on Dr. John Gottman's decades of relationship research. These princi...
08/02/2025

The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work are based on Dr. John Gottman's decades of relationship research. These principles form a practical framework to help couples build a strong, lasting, emotionally intelligent relationship. Here’s a summary of each principle: 1. Enhance Your Love Maps Know your partner deeply—understand their inner world, worries, dreams, likes, and dislikes. The more you stay curious about who they are (and who they are becoming), the stronger your connection....

The 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work are based on Dr. John Gottman’s decades of relationship research. These principles form a practical framework to help couples build a strong, lasting, emotionally intelligent relationship. Here’s a summary of each principle: 1. Enhance Your Love Maps Kno...

Scientific / Psychological Terms Flow state – peak immersion and effortless action; coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Au...
07/24/2025

Scientific / Psychological Terms Flow state – peak immersion and effortless action; coined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Automaticity – actions performed without conscious thought, often after much practice Embodied cognition – knowing and responding through the body rather than analytical thought Transient hypofrontality – a neuroscience term meaning reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex (where higher thinking occurs) during flow 🧘 …...

Scientific / Psychological Terms 🧘  Spiritual / Contemplative Language 🎨  Creative / Poetic Language 🪞Examples using your tone:

Guiding you through what matters most. Each person who walks through my door carries a unique story—complex, layered, an...
07/15/2025

Guiding you through what matters most. Each person who walks through my door carries a unique story—complex, layered, and worthy of being heard. Over the years, I’ve supported individuals and professionals navigating not only pain and struggle, but also moments of deep transition and growth. These are the areas where I focus my attention and care: Midlife Transitions & Identity Renewal…...

Guiding you through what matters most. Each person who walks through my door carries a unique story—complex, layered, and worthy of being heard. Over the years, I’ve supported individuals and professionals navigating not only pain and struggle, but also moments of deep transition and growth. The...

"Somewhere between what was and what's next, the self begins to shed its armor-not to disappear, but to finally b e seen...
07/10/2025

"Somewhere between what was and what's next, the self begins to shed its armor-not to disappear, but to finally b e seen." “A beautiful psychological shift oftentimes happens in midlife.” This moment, or season, is more than an age range — it’s a threshold of consciousness. 🌗 Midlife as a Psychological Threshold At midlife, we often encounter what can feel like a disruption — a loss of clarity, motivation, identity, or direction....

“Somewhere between what was and what’s next, the self begins to shed its armor-not to disappear, but to finally b e seen.” “A beautiful psychological shift oftentimes happens in midlife.” This moment, or season, is more than an age range — it’s a threshold of consciousness. 🌗  Midl...

“The Glimpse That Changed Everything” is a powerful phrase that likely refers to a transformational moment of clarity, i...
06/03/2025

“The Glimpse That Changed Everything” is a powerful phrase that likely refers to a transformational moment of clarity, insight, or vision that alters a person’s course—psychologically, emotionally, or spiritually. Here’s how you might interpret and use it, especially within the framework of your book Glimpse Your Future: What It Could Mean 1. A Defining Moment of Self-RealizationIt’s the moment someone sees a possible version of themselves or their life that is so resonant, it disrupts their old patterns....

“The Glimpse That Changed Everything” is a powerful phrase that likely refers to a transformational moment of clarity, insight, or vision that alters a person’s course—psychologically, emotionally, or spiritually. Here’s how you might interpret and use it, especially within the framework o...

"Beyond the Mirror of the Present" is a poetic and thought-provoking phrase that invites reflection on how we perceive o...
05/27/2025

"Beyond the Mirror of the Present" is a poetic and thought-provoking phrase that invites reflection on how we perceive ourselves in the now versus who we are becoming.

“Beyond the Mirror of the Present” is a poetic and thought-provoking phrase that invites reflection on how we perceive ourselves in the now versus who we are becoming.

Lasting relationships aren’t built on perfection—they’re built on presence. The small, repeated choices to listen, to so...
05/21/2025

Lasting relationships aren’t built on perfection—they’re built on presence. The small, repeated choices to listen, to soften, to stay curious when it would be easier to shut down. They last when we feel safe enough to be real. When we know we can bring our truth—even the messy parts—into the space and be met with understanding instead of judgment. They last because we repair....

Lasting relationships aren’t built on perfection—they’re built on presence. The small, repeated choices to listen, to soften, to stay curious when it would be easier to shut down. They last when we feel safe enough to be real. When we know we can bring our truth—even the messy parts—into t...

I've tried to live "as if my desire for a specific future was already here." Since I haven't given up and I'm still pers...
05/15/2025

I've tried to live "as if my desire for a specific future was already here." Since I haven't given up and I'm still persevering after my dreams, I have to admit that living this way has been helpful. Afterall what good are "glimpses" unless we attempt to capture and utilize them. Later, I'll apply address the therapeutic application of glimpses.....

I’ve tried to live “as if my desire for a specific future was already here.” Since I haven’t given up and I’m still persevering after my dreams, I have to admit that living this way has been helpful. Afterall what good are “glimpses” unless we attempt to capture and utilize them. Later...

In any intimate partnership, connection, security, and mutual respect are key ingredients for emotional well-being. But ...
05/15/2025

In any intimate partnership, connection, security, and mutual respect are key ingredients for emotional well-being. But when a marriage becomes strained, the psychological toll can ripple far beyond the relationship itself—affecting self-worth, sleep, concentration, and even physical health. The Emotional Burden of Marital Distress When couples face ongoing conflict, poor communication, or emotional disconnection, it’s common for one or both partners to experience mental health challenges....

In any intimate partnership, connection, security, and mutual respect are key ingredients for emotional well-being. But when a marriage becomes strained, the psychological toll can ripple far beyond the relationship itself—affecting self-worth, sleep, concentration, and even physical health. The E...

I do not recommend that anyone ignore or neglect their children. In addition, each and every wound, or emotional hurt al...
05/14/2025

I do not recommend that anyone ignore or neglect their children. In addition, each and every wound, or emotional hurt also comes with an advantage that cannot easily be achieved in any other way. For me, I have to say that finding my way through another twelve years of academic study as an adult to become a psychologist was such an advantage.

I do not recommend that anyone ignore or neglect their children. In addition, each and every wound, or emotional hurt also comes with an advantage that cannot easily be achieved in any other way. For me, I have to say that finding my way through another twelve years of academic study as an adult to....

My very good client, Superman, started hearing whispers. They indicated that he needed to make some long-overdue changes...
05/14/2025

My very good client, Superman, started hearing whispers. They indicated that he needed to make some long-overdue changes. The whispers began slowly and grew to be more frequent month after month. He didn't know what was happening and tried his best to shake them off. But the whispers ony got loudly and more frequent. Objectively though, others knew that he was actually ignoring please from his spouse.

My very good client, Superman, started hearing whispers. They indicated that he needed to make some long-overdue changes. The whispers began slowly and grew to be more frequent month after month. He didn’t know what was happening and tried his best to shake them off. But the whispers ony got loudl...

"Maintain your composure in challenging situations" is a powerful principle—and a skill worth developing. Here are a few...
05/02/2025

"Maintain your composure in challenging situations" is a powerful principle—and a skill worth developing. Here are a few core strategies to help you practice it effectively: 1. Pause Before Reacting Take a deep breath. Count to three. This brief space gives you a moment to choose your response rather than react impulsively. 2. Anchor Yourself Physically Subtle grounding actions (like feeling your feet on the floor or placing your hand on your chest) help regulate the nervous system....

“Maintain your composure in challenging situations” is a powerful principle—and a skill worth developing. Here are a few core strategies to help you practice it effectively: 1. Pause Before Reacting Take a deep breath. Count to three. This brief space gives you a moment to choose your response...

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330 – 5th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2P0J4

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Monday 9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 8:30pm

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+14032635543

Website

https://virtual-psyc.com/, https://calgary-psychologists.com/, https://antonpsych.org/

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“Our desire to better ourselves and develop our natural gifts is what makes us all distinctly human” - Jim Afremow, PhD Visit our website. Book an appointment. Come in and talk. I can’t help but be interested in exploring who we are at our core. Are you ready to take action? Once we start our dialogue, you'll open yourself up to greater awareness of self & others, plus formal assessments can enhance self-knowledge, happiness, confidence & success. When you work with us, your efforts are more focused & effective. Experience a true sense of accomplishment by overcoming obstacles and meeting the challenges in life, on your schedule. All of us can benefit from extra support at key points in time. At almost any time, we can be motivated by sincere encouragement. To really excel, we all need to be provided with focused challenge. Feedback needs to be timed just right. Although there are no quick fixes in life, you're still searching for new, fresh ideas and innovative strategies to deal with challenging situations. Perhaps you're struggling to develop or maintain a positive perspective, stability, or you want support in exploring options for improving your happiness and satisfaction in life. We have perspectives you may not have considered. Leading with your strengths and avoiding mistakes; it's easier said than done.