YEG Family Counselling

05/01/2026

🎉HAPPENING TOMORROW!!🎉

Back by popular demand, Registered Psychologists Amy Nydam and Paige Cahill from YEG Family Counselling are doing a deep-dive into the concept of religious trauma. Whether this is something you've experienced, you're supporting someone through their healing journey, or you just want to learn more, we invite you to attend!

Registration is required via the QR code on the poster (if you're viewing on mobile, just give it a click!). ✨Special thanks to Avenue Community Church and their staff for helping us make this happen ✨

We hope to see you there!

04/28/2026

🎉HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY!!🎉

Back by popular demand, Registered Psychologists Amy Nydam and Paige Cahill from YEG Family Counselling are doing a deep-dive into the concept of religious trauma. Whether this is something you've experienced, you're supporting someone through their healing journey, or you just want to learn more, we invite you to attend!

Registration is required via the QR code on the poster (if you're viewing on mobile, just give it a click!). ✨Special thanks to Avenue Community Church and their staff for helping us make this happen ✨

We hope to see you there!

04/21/2026

🎉HAPPENING NEXT SATURDAY!!🎉

Back by popular demand, Registered Psychologists Amy Nydam and Paige Cahill from YEG Family Counselling are doing a deep-dive into the concept of religious trauma. Whether this is something you've experienced, you're supporting someone through their healing journey, or you just want to learn more, we invite you to attend!

Registration is required via the QR code on the poster (if you're viewing on mobile, just give it a click!). ✨Special thanks to Avenue Community Church and their staff for helping us make this happen ✨

We hope to see you there!

03/20/2026

Happening tomorrow!! Come check out our booth and say 'hi!'

03/16/2026

The latest YEG Family Counselling blog post is brought to you courtesy of Paige Cahill, R.Psych. One of the most common struggles experienced by Paige's clients who've experienced religious trauma is undoing the impact of purity culture on their lives.

Purity culture is a term used to describe the social and religious messages that tie a person’s worth to their ability to adhere to a collection of very strict moral rules. People experience it in different ways, and not everyone will define it the same way. However, at its core, purity culture speaks to the ways desire, bodies, and behaviours are rigidly regulated, often in ways that leave lasting impacts on us.

In her newest blog, Paige unpacks these impacts and sheds some light on how therapy can help reclaim our right to our body, our needs, and our desires. If you or someone you know could benefit from therapy with Paige, you can complete our intake form or schedule an interactive intake with one of our Mental Health Therapy Interns. Link in bio!

03/14/2026

This is happening next week! Come out to support local 🌈q***r talent and learn about fabulous community resources like YEG Family Counselling ✨

02/23/2026

In the newest blog entry from YEG Family Counselling therapist and somatic therapy proponent, Paige Cahill R.Psych, answers the age-old question: "Why do therapists keep asking how I feel in my body?!"

Phrases like “how does that make you feel?” and “where do you feel that in your body?” may seem clichéd, but there’s a reason they’re so commonly used! 🤔 Reflecting inward and addressing these questions can provide us with valuable insights into our well-being. In therapy, we explore emotions, which are more than just thoughts. Our bodies are always experiencing sensations alongside our emotions, even if we're not aware of it. Connecting those processes can provide us with a roadmap for self-understanding and healing 💖✨

02/21/2026

It's official! The Q***r Talent Showcase and Resource Fair is just a ✨MONTH ✨ away. YEG Family Counselling is thrilled to have a booth at the event. Pop in, say 'hi,' and learn about a rad place to access q***r- and trans-affirming therapy in Edmonton.

01/24/2026

With the first installment of 'Ask an Occupational Therapist (OT)' in 2026, our resident clinical OT, Juanita, explains how she can help folks find a job. 💼 Particularly those of us navigating injuries, chronic health issues, neurodivergence, and/or a disability.

OTs focus on helping people participate meaningfully in daily activities, and employment is one of the most meaningful things we do each day. They use structured tools such asfunctional assessments, task analyses, and job demand evaluationsto help clients identify strengths and barriers in relation to a specific job or career.

If your career trajectory is complicated by health, function, or performance issues, working with an OT can make your career path more realistic, sustainable, and enjoyable 💫

Link in bio!

01/16/2026

Join us in welcoming the new voice on the other end of the line here at YEG Family Counselling--Nicole Kwan (she/her)! Nicole joins us in the Administrative Assistant role after our beloved Peggy decided to retire earlier this month.

Nicole is an administrative professional with lots of experience in the mental health field. She knows our case management system like the back of her hand and is excited to help us refine some of our processes, making for a smoother client experience on the front-end.

Something Nicole learned recently is that, apparently, chickadees, her favourite bird, will purge their brain of old memories in the fall to make room for new neuron connections to better remember where they stored their food for the winter. I bet we wish we could all purge some old memories as we roll right into 2026!!

When she's not working, she's usually doing one of her many hobbies! Currently, she's have fallen in love with shrimp keeping and making felt crafts! She also love playing volleyball and going on walks and, most of all, her dog, Lucky.

If you've been thinking about taking the plunge into your therapy journey, complete an intake with us today! Link in bio.

01/08/2026

01/03/2026

🌈✨ Calling all trans youth ages 12-25! Join us for a special hangout where you can process your feelings, connect with community, and express yourself through art. This event is FREE and we'll have pizza for everyone! 🍕❤️

Come as you are, and let's create a supportive environment for aaallll the emotions.

📅 Date: Thursday, January 8th, 2026
🕒 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: To be provided via email after RSVPing

***rJoy