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Building Bridges Counselling Services Counselling Through Connection

At Building Bridges:

•We strive to provide a one-stop-shop for families and all individual members.
•We benefit family units by serving individuals, couples and families.
•Clients are engaged in their own process of change.
•Our counsellors take a team approach to counselling, providing different perspectives and backgrounds to all clients.
•Counsellors acknowledge resiliency and work toward po

sitive change.
•Our counsellors meet clients where they are at, and ensure clients remain the experts of their own experiences.
•Building Bridges operates on a sliding scale. Prices for sessions vary depending on individual circumstances.
•We are located in south west Calgary near Mount Royal University
For further information and to book with us, please visit our website at www.buildingbridgescounselling.ca

Sometimes, when you’re not sure how you’re feeling… it helps to lay on it 🐾Molly, our beloved therapy dog, is taking a m...
29/07/2025

Sometimes, when you’re not sure how you’re feeling… it helps to lay on it 🐾

Molly, our beloved therapy dog, is taking a moment with the feelings wheel pillow today. A gentle reminder that all emotions are valid. Whether you’re feeling anxious, joyful, overwhelmed, or reflective, naming your feelings is the first step toward understanding them.

In sessions, we often explore this wheel together because language gives our feelings shape, and shape gives us the power to work with them.

What feelings are present for you today?

Family violence is any form of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect that occurs within families. It can take many forms: phys...
28/07/2025

Family violence is any form of abuse, mistreatment, or neglect that occurs within families. It can take many forms: physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and even spiritual abuse. Family violence isn’t limited by age, gender, or socioeconomic background—anyone can be impacted, from children and teens to adults and seniors. Tragically, it often remains hidden as victims may feel fear, shame, or a lack of resources to seek help.

If you or someone you know may be in a family violence situation, know that there is help. Here’s what you can do:

Reach out: If you feel safe, confide in someone you trust. Isolation can be a barrier, so finding someone supportive can make all the difference.

Call for support: Hotlines and shelters provide free, confidential support 24/7. Look up local resources or dial a national domestic violence hotline for assistance.
https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-find-supports

Be an ally: If you suspect someone you know might be affected, approach them with compassion and without judgment. Let them know you’re there for them and connect them to resources if they’re ready to seek help.

27/07/2025

To honor our Sundays and ourselves. Take some YOU-time today and use this journal prompt to self-reflect.

Ask yourself:
What areas of my life would benefit from therapy the most right now?






















26/07/2025

🪞Understanding Body Dysmorphia

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is more than feeling insecure about appearance—it’s a mental health condition that involves obsessive focus on perceived flaws that others may not see or notice.

💭 What it can look like:
• Constant mirror-checking or avoiding mirrors altogether
• Comparing appearance to others
• Believing something is “wrong” with how you look
• Seeking reassurance or cosmetic fixes
• Anxiety, shame, or depression tied to body image

You are not being “vain” or “dramatic”—these thoughts can feel overwhelming and real.

🧠 How to seek support:
• Talk to a therapist experienced in BDD or body image concerns
• Confide in someone you trust—shame grows in silence
• Practice media boundaries to reduce triggering content
• Learn to challenge distorted thoughts in a safe, supported space

Healing starts with compassion—for your mind, and for your body.

📞 You don’t have to face this alone. We’re here to help.

🐾 Pawffice Hours with Bellatrix: Therapeutic wisdom from a very good girl.Dear Bellatrix: How do I stay focused when my ...
25/07/2025

🐾 Pawffice Hours with Bellatrix: Therapeutic wisdom from a very good girl.

Dear Bellatrix: How do I stay focused when my brain is bouncing everywhere?
Bellatrix: Zoomies have their place—but so does lying in the sun. Pick one thing. Do it fully. Then move on.






















💖 You can’t pour from an empty cup. Today, I refill—body, mind, and spirit.
24/07/2025

💖 You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Today, I refill—body, mind, and spirit.

✨ Let’s Talk About Your Vagus Nerve ✨Ever wonder why deep breathing or a warm hug can calm you down? That’s your vagus n...
24/07/2025

✨ Let’s Talk About Your Vagus Nerve ✨

Ever wonder why deep breathing or a warm hug can calm you down? That’s your vagus nerve at work.

🧠 What is it?
The vagus nerve is the longest cranial nerve in your body. It connects your brain to your heart, lungs, gut, and more. It plays a key role in the parasympathetic nervous system—the part that helps you rest, recover, and feel safe.

💛 When it’s activated, you may notice:
• Slower heart rate
• Calmer breathing
• Less anxiety or overwhelm
• A greater sense of connection and presence

🌿 Ways to stimulate the vagus nerve:
• Slow, deep belly breathing
• Humming, singing, or chanting
• Cold water on your face
• Gentle yoga or stretching
• Safe social connection and eye contact

Supporting your nervous system is a powerful step toward emotional regulation and healing.

📞 Curious how this ties into therapy? Let’s explore it together.

🧠💬 Mental Health Matters. So Do You.🌉 At Building Bridges Counselling, we're here to walk with you—through anxiety, grie...
23/07/2025

🧠💬 Mental Health Matters. So Do You.

🌉 At Building Bridges Counselling, we're here to walk with you—through anxiety, grief, relationships, and life's toughest moments.

💚 Compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered support.
👥 In-person & virtual sessions available.

📍 Serving Calgary | 💻 Book online today
🔗 buildingbridgescounselling.ca

🌸 Postpartum Depression: You’re Not Alone 🌸Postpartum Depression (PPD) is more than just the “baby blues.” It’s a seriou...
23/07/2025

🌸 Postpartum Depression: You’re Not Alone 🌸

Postpartum Depression (PPD) is more than just the “baby blues.” It’s a serious mental health condition that can affect parents after childbirth—emotionally, mentally, and physically.

🧠 What it can look like:
• Persistent sadness, anxiety, or emptiness
• Difficulty bonding with your baby
• Feeling overwhelmed or disconnected
• Changes in appetite or sleep
• Intense irritability or anger
• Thoughts of guilt, hopelessness, or worthlessness

🤱 Important facts:
• PPD can begin anytime within the first year after giving birth
• It affects 1 in 7 women—and partners can experience it too
• It’s not your fault—and it’s okay to ask for help

🌿 Coping & Support:
• Talk to a therapist or support group
• Create small routines to help ground your day
• Ask for help with daily tasks—you’re not expected to do it all
• Prioritize rest, nutrition, and time to recharge
• Medication may be an option—talk to a professional

You are not weak for struggling. You are strong for seeking support. 💛

📞 Our counsellors are here to walk alongside you through this season.

Conflict Tip:Instead of: “You never listen to me!”Try: “I feel unheard when I share and don’t get a response.”How we spe...
22/07/2025

Conflict Tip:

Instead of: “You never listen to me!”
Try: “I feel unheard when I share and don’t get a response.”
How we speak matters.






















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Monday 08:30 - 20:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 20:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00
Thursday 08:30 - 20:00
Friday 09:30 - 17:30
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00

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+15873180018

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