Living Well Counselling Services

09/25/2025

Today in Therapy Thursdays, Shannon Baustad talks about the powerful connection between sleep and mental health.

Lack of sleep doesn't just make you feel tired; it can affect your mood, focus, and overall well-being. Making sleep a priority is one of the best things you can do for your mental health.
https://livingwellcounselling.ca/why-rest-is-essential-for-your-mind/

09/12/2025

Today in Therapy Thursdays, Nicola Kassier explores the power of self-confidence.
Confidence isn't about being perfect - it is about believing in yourself and trusting your ability to grow 💙

Learn practical steps to build self-confidence. Discover how to challenge doubts, set goals, and embrace self-growth for lasting confidence.

08/28/2025

Are you exhausted, unmotivated, or disconnected? You may be experiencing burnout. Today in Therapy Thursdays, Heather Nolin explores what burnout is, how to recognize the symptoms, and how counselling can help you recover and feel like yourself again.
https://livingwellcounselling.ca/identifying-and-treating-burnout/

08/14/2025

Struggling with trauma, anxiety, or other lingering negative emotions? This week in Therapy Thursdays, Jacqueline Van Starkenburg explores Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a gentle, evidence-based approach bringing lasting relief to many in as little as 1–5 sessions. Learn how ART works and why it’s helping so many people heal. https://livingwellcounselling.ca/what-is-accelerated-resolution-therapy-all-about/

08/01/2025

Ever feel stuck trying to stop a behaviour? This week, in Therapy Thursday, Ian Seitz explores why trying to eliminate unwanted behaviours often misses the mark and how shifting your focus from goals to personal values can lead to more lasting, meaningful change.
https://livingwellcounselling.ca/values-over-goals/

07/22/2025

Are you, or someone you know, looking for flexible contract work? Living Well Counselling is currently seeking Registered Psychologists, Registered Provisional Psychologists, Registered Social Workers, and Clinical Counsellors for contract positions ranging from 5-25 hours per week.

To learn more about this opportunity and read testimonials from past and current team members, click here:

Psychologist job Calgary rewarding career opportunities with Living Well Counselling. We're hiring therapists passionate about mental health and wellness.

07/04/2024

Interested in learning more about Somatic Therapy? This week for Therapy Thursday, Beverly Reed provides some additional information about what Somatic Therapy is and how it can be helpful.

https://livingwellcounselling.ca/what-is-somatic-therapy-and-how-can-it-help/

06/27/2024

Are you feeling guilty taking a break, but also feeling burnt out at the same time? This week for Therapy Thursday, Shannon Baustad encourages prioritizing breaks, and ways that can be intentional on how we take our breaks.

https://livingwellcounselling.ca/the-perception-of-taking-a-break/

06/20/2024

Ever wonder what happens in couples counselling? Do you hash out concerns and work on conflict resolution, or is there more to be learned? This week for Therapy Thursday, Ian Seitz provides some insight on what couples counselling may look like.

https://livingwellcounselling.ca/should-couples-talk-about-their-problems-during-counselling-therapy/

06/13/2024

What is texting messaging like in your relationship? Do you get into arguments with your partner over text? This week for Therapy Thursday, Cathy McCurdy talks about Do's and Don'ts for texting in a relationship.

https://livingwellcounselling.ca/902/

05/30/2024

Can you recognize any of these patterns in yourself or others? Ideally, we want to strive toward balancing open communication and consideration for others to communicate assertively. It can take time and practice to first become aware of your patterns and then work on practicing more effective ways of communicating. A therapist can help you with this, too. If you are interested in being matched with one of our therapists, please call (403) 695-7911 or email intake@livingwellcounselling.ca

05/23/2024

How do we recover after having an argument? What are are some of the steps that have been shown to be successful? This week for Therapy Thursday, Carrie-Lee Gibson provides us with an overview of what we can do to help resolve conflict and build a better relationship.

https://livingwellcounselling.ca/so-you-had-a-fight-what-to-do-to-recover/