Angela Jans Counselling Services

05/26/2026

Dreading the summer with the kids home? Feeling nervous about how you’re going to get through the 2 months without pulling your hair out? Come join us as we explore some ideas on how to navigate the summer with the kids home.
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We hope you leave with ideas, creative strategies, and some structure that makes it feel a little more manageable and maybe even something you’ll look forward to.
The presentation is by donation—you can donate as little as 1 dollar when you sign up here. All proceeds go back to Family Centre to support the amazing resources they offer to Lethbridge and surrounding area.
Note: Childcare spaces are limited and offered by donation. To save your space for childcare contact Family Centre at 403-320-4232.

Feeling overwhelmed about summer with the kids home? Join us for practical ideas, routines, and creative strategies to help.

05/11/2026

A little resource share for this lovely Monday. If you have a child/teen with ADHD that has recently been diagnosed or if you are looking for ways to build up your kiddos strengths Dr. Liz Angoff has some fabulous resources on her page and loads of videos on her Instagram.
One tool I particularly love and share within my work is her analogy related to strengths and things to work on with highways and under construction skills.
She has free handouts and resources for parents to help walk through their kiddos diagnosis and if you are a book lover she has a few books to assist parents to walk through diagnosis in a strength based way with your kiddo.
Check out the links below for her website and Instagram to follow!
https://explainingbrains.com/parents/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJXDkv5PjEN/?igsh=Z3hiMnU5dmp1Ym1i

Looking for more information on ADHD? Check out my website resources page for more information.
https://www.angelajanscounselling.com/adhd-resources

04/29/2026

Just a little reminder to speak to the heart (and emotions) first before we move to the brain with solutions, problem solving, and teaching moments. Shout out to Brad Moser Registered Psychologist Inc. for sharing this beautiful image from socialworkerstoolbox.com

As a parent, I’ve been there. Our kids are having a tantrum, not listening, and not doing what we want. They’re feeling it in their heart. We try to fix it by using our heads: reason with them, take them into time out, or even yelling at them and forcing them to do what we want, etc.

A better strategy is to first connect with our kids and their feelings, rather than trying to correct their behaviors or lecture them. This infographic, by Social Workers Toolbox outlines how to do this.

04/20/2026

Parenting tip... sick of nagging and yelling to get the task done or build the habit? Check out this video. It explains the why when this happens with brain development and also shares some great tips to build that scaffolding, encourage that internal narrative, and build skills.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWFiLYZE_K3/?igsh=YXh4dmliajZtMmM0

04/18/2026

What an honor to connect with Brad Moser Registered Psychologist Inc. to chat about emotions and strategies to support parents and their kiddos.

Thanks for having me on the show Brad :)

If you havent followed Brad or checked out his podcast take a peek. It is a fabulous resource and he brings on knowledgeable guests on various topics.

Check it out on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fV1NLNlXvkPTC6PGaQkIF?si=nw24QwbxSDGNhLt9-FyI3Q

My website also has a ton of other resources from books, videos, apps to some of my favorite TED talks.

https://www.angelajanscounselling.com/resources

REAL DADS with Brad Moser · Episode

03/18/2026

What a great resource! Give The Kinected OT a follow. She is an Occupational Therapist offering tools and strategies for parents.
This page is packed full of ideas that you can implement with your kids to help give them the movement their brains are craving. AND they are fun and easy to implement at home with fun and easy to implement with what you have at home!

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1LNSKrEobF/

02/18/2026

Are you feeling exhausted as a parent with reminding your child what feels like 1000 times to get out the door for school, navigating lost items, seeing your child's emotions go out the roof at the snap of a finger? You are not alone!

Space is limited and registration is required for this free event. Call Family Centre at 403-320-4232 now to save your seat!

Join Alannah Frank-Wilson Registered Provisional Psychologist and I as we dive into ADHD. Exploring what ADHD is, different ways it presents, myths that surround ADHD, as well as practical tools and supportive strategies for parents.

Don't have childcare? No worries they have you covered - let them know upon registration as they have a fabulous team of childcare providers and a lovely facility.

Counselling for kids (6+), teens, and parents—helping families feel seen, supported, and stronger as they navigate anxiety, stress, life transitions, and the ups and downs of life.

02/10/2026

Are you feeling exhausted as a parent with reminding your child what feels like 1000 times to get out the door for school, navigating lost items, seeing your child's emotions go out the roof at the snap of a figure? You are not alone!

Join Alannah Frank-Wilson Registered Provisional Psychologist and I as we dive into ADHD. Exploring what ADHD is, different ways it presents, myths that surround ADHD, as well as practical tools and supportive strategies for parents.

Space is limited and registration is required for this free event. Call Family Centre at 403-320-4232 now to save your seat!

Don't have childcare? No worries they have you covered - let them know upon registration as they have a fabulous team of childcare providers and a lovely facility.

Partnering organizations:
Family Centre in Lethbridge
Lethbridge Counselling Services
Angela Jans Counselling Services
AFW Psychological Services

02/07/2026

I love these tips to add at home and support our kids! Many of these items are accessible, some free, AND if you have to buy them, they are reasonably priced--I love my timers, picture charts, visuals and bands!

Looking for more information on ADHD? Check out the workshop coming up with Family Centre in Lethbridge ADHD: Less disorder more thriving - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1KXV35EMNn/

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUYIvAnlERI/?igsh=MXhub2J2dnRqbW9vdg==

02/01/2026

Alannah and I are honored to be able to sneak back to where our paths crossed as friends and share something we are both passionate about. Register soon as space is limited and if you have kiddos childcare is available too!

Family Centre is pleased to partner with Angela Jans and Alannah Frank-Wilson to offer ADHD: Less Disorder More Thriving workshop on Tuesday Feb 24 6:30- 8pm with limited child care spaces. To register call 403-320-4232


Parents as Teachers - South Region Building Brains Together Lethbridge Public Library Lethbridge School Division

01/30/2026

There is no such thing as a perfect parent. Period. We ALL make mistakes. So what can we do about it? Dr Becky Kennedy speaks about repair and shares a few great points about repairing with our kids, our partners, and even our younger selves. The healing of a repair done in this way can send a wave of relief for a person (even yourself) AND when we repair with our kids when we have done something it allows them to know that they are not the reason why mom yelled (for example), they don't need to blame themselves, AND it shows that it is okay to make a mistake. Mistakes are how we learn.

Here is an example of repair:
1. I'm sorry that I yelled (what you did)
2. that must have been scary/ name the feeling (validation of what that may have been like for them)
3. Mom is going to keep working on being more patient and taking a break if I start to get overwhelmed (what you are going to work on)

Check out the video: https://youtu.be/PHpPtdk9rco?si=wnL8XfDbhjyqXyVb

If you are looking for more tips and resources to support you and your family you can visit my website resources page: https://www.angelajanscounselling.com/resources

Disclaimer: These tips are for general support and are not a replacement for therapy. If you or a loved one would benefit from additional support, I encourage you to reach out.

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