The Wellness House

The Wellness House A place where Mental Health is valued and accepted! Small town counselling for individuals and families! Cally Strandquist
Masters in Counselling Psychology

🏡 Here at The Wellness House: I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can slow down, reflect, and make sens...
03/10/2026

🏡 Here at The Wellness House:

I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can slow down, reflect, and make sense of what you’re going through — without judgment.

I work with individuals navigating stress/grief, life transitions, relationships, and the challenges that come with trying to hold everything together.

My approach is warm, client-centred, and collaborative. Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you — it’s about understanding yourself and creating meaningful change.

I’ve just opened up more appointment times :) Now is a great time to reach out and see if The Wellness House is the fit for you 💪🏻

Rosco is an added bonus! 🐈‍⬛❤️

It only took almost 6 years!! I finally have signs! Welcome - come on in, the coast is clear! In Session - there’s still...
02/10/2026

It only took almost 6 years!!

I finally have signs!
Welcome - come on in, the coast is clear!
In Session - there’s still someone here, please wait :)
(Wait on the chairs outside the house or wait in your vehicle)

I try my hardest to book sessions so there’s barely ever client overlap when arriving - but sometimes life happens. These signs will help :)

This is mostly for the winter when the open White Door can’t indicate the “come on in, Cally’s ready” … because usually it’s freezing here so the door has to remain closed. (If you know the door, you know!)

Signs are hung on the window beside the White Door 🙌🏻

Now I just have to remember to use them 💪🧠

Thanks to my amazing clients for always being understanding, respectful, and gracious - ya’ll are the real mvp’s! I bet you’re proud that I finally got signs!

And remember,
Even if today is hard … take things one moment at a time. Slow down, be present, take a deep breath. You got this.

💛
Cally

💙❄️🤍🛋️2026 check-in! How are we doing? It’s 2026 - a couple weeks inThe holiday hype is overThe freedom/fun we love afte...
01/14/2026

💙❄️🤍🛋️

2026 check-in!

How are we doing?

It’s 2026 - a couple weeks in
The holiday hype is over
The freedom/fun we love after the holidays has worn off
Basically we’re back to “real life” - but it’s STILL WINTER
(Even though we’re experiencing what feels like a false spring ☀️)

This time of year can be especially hard. It can turn in to the January Blues - where you just feel down and blah. 🙁

Don’t forget:
🩵 Keep doing the things you love (it’s okay if you have to schedule it in!)
🩵 Get outside - and look at the sun (if it’s not cloudy)
If you can’t go outside, use your imagination. Truly, visualization is more powerful than you think!
🩵 Remind yourself you don’t have to do it alone - lean on your supports, spend time with friends/family, seek therapy if you feel it would be beneficial.

Deep breath in, slow exhale out.
Take care of yourself

P.S
With my limited part-time schedule my calendar fills up pretty fast but because I can be flexible with time/booking, that doesn’t always mean a huge wait time before an initial appt. Reach out with any questions!

P.P.S
You got this

Therapy isn’t just for moments of crisis — it’s for growth, healing, and clarity ☀️Here’s what I want people to know abo...
10/14/2025

Therapy isn’t just for moments of crisis — it’s for growth, healing, and clarity ☀️

Here’s what I want people to know about therapy at TWH

Therapy here offers:
🏡 A safe, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts and feelings
🧠 Tools to manage stress, anxiety, and other overwhelming emotions
💪 Healthier boundaries and stronger relationships
🌱 A deeper understanding of yourself and your patterns
❤️ Healing from past experiences so you can move forward with intention
💬 The ability to learn communication enhancement strategies to break cycles and resolve conflicts

Honestly, if you asked me to pick a favourite part of therapy … I’d have a hard time! I’m here for it all - and each person’s journey is unique (as it should be) and I’m also here for that!

See you at TWH 🏡
Cally

P.S
The skies in October with all the warm fall colours have got to be my fave! 💛🍂
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!

Action is the antidote to anxiety 💥This has been my latest and most used personal mantra - so obvs I wanted to share!Whe...
10/09/2025

Action is the antidote to anxiety 💥

This has been my latest and most used personal mantra - so obvs I wanted to share!

When worry takes over, I remind myself: doing something—no matter how small—creates movement, clarity, and calm 🌿
Taking action breaks the cycle of overthinking and builds momentum toward peace and progress 💪🏻

What’s one small action you can take today to ease your mind? 💛
I’ve been calling them my “action steps” 🙌🏻

Also, yes. There is tape on the couch … Rosco thought it was his scratching post for a while 🤦🏻‍♀️🙊🤣

What is EMDR Therapy?✨ A powerful approach to healing from trauma ✨👁️ EMDR = Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessi...
10/08/2025

What is EMDR Therapy?

✨ A powerful approach to healing from trauma ✨

👁️ EMDR = Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• A therapy that helps the brain process traumatic memories
• Uses guided eye movements (or taps/sounds) while recalling distressing events

💡 How it Works
• Trauma can get “stuck” in the brain/nervous system
• EMDR helps reprocess those memories,
the emotional intensity lessens & makes space for healing

🌱 Benefits of EMDR
• Reduces symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression
• Improves emotional regulation
• Builds resilience + calm in daily life

✨ What a Session Looks Like
• Talking briefly about your memory or feelings
• Following eye movements, sounds, or tapping
• Your brain reprocesses the memory while your therapist guides you

💬 EMDR helps you move from “stuck in the past” ➝ to living in the present.

I truly love EMDR and have seen the growth and processing with clients! .. and I’ve done EMDR myself and found it so helpful!

Reach out to learn more! 💪🏻

It’s October! 🧡🍂🎃How’re we doing?! September seemed to fly by with its beautiful weather and return to routine and struc...
10/01/2025

It’s October! 🧡🍂🎃

How’re we doing?!

September seemed to fly by with its beautiful weather and return to routine and structure.
I genuinely love the “re-set” that fall brings.

It also seems that fall can bring overwhelm, overstimulation, and/or stress as we adapt back in to the swing of things. Just here to remind you that you don’t have to manage everything all on your own.

If you’re irritable, anxious, or even “numb” (where my rug sweepers at?!), reach out and we can see if TWH is the right fit for you.

And now for fun:
Imagine holding this dandelion fluff in your hand.
Bring to mind something that’s been feeling heavy that you’d like to let go of.
Take a deep breath in.
Exhale slowly and imagine the heaviness floating away with the dandelion fluffs
🤍
Maybe you feel just a bit lighter now.

Take care and chat soon!
Cally

📣 GIVEAWAY!!! 🎉TWH is proudly giving away 4 TICKETS to this Saturday’s, “Raise Your Voice for MENtal Health” event spons...
09/24/2025

📣 GIVEAWAY!!! 🎉

TWH is proudly giving away 4 TICKETS to this Saturday’s, “Raise Your Voice for MENtal Health” event sponsored by:
Rural Mental Health Network
And Partners:
Stettler Connects
Stettler Dodge
Alberta Health Services
And the many people and businesses who have donated to this amazing event!

To enter:
(You know the drill for giveaways around here!) ✨
Comment what you’re grateful for!
Bonus entry for tagging friends! 💃🏻🕺🏼

This event is so cool! Speakers, resources, entertainment and amazing food! … and fun to follow! 🫶🏻

This Saturday
Sept 27 @ 5:30

Guess who’s back, back again?! Cally’s back, tell a friend!     💁🏻‍♀️But for real! I’m back … but VERY part time! Howeve...
07/10/2025

Guess who’s back, back again?!
Cally’s back, tell a friend!

💁🏻‍♀️

But for real! I’m back … but VERY part time!
However, I do have a return time in mind for end of August/beginning of September :)

Here’s somethings to know about therapy at TWH:
🤍 Solution Focused with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy modality
🤍 EMDR trained for trauma processing (highly recommend!)
🤍 Sessions tailored to each individual’s needs
🤍 Sessions for individuals, families, couples - communication enhancement is my jam

Therapy need-to-knows:
- late cancellations/missed sessions result in 100% of normal session fee to be invoiced
- session fees increasing September 2025 - to be discussed with each client
- sessions are 50 or 90 minutes

Reach out to get on my list of those to contact when I come back with more regular hours! (So grateful that the list is already growing!) 🥹🙏🏼 Or reach out to me if you need a little check-in while spaces are very limited.

So grateful and so happy to be back!

Rosco and I missed you all!
💛
Cally

If you only knew what it took to get here… To feel the small joysTo be okay with slowing down To feel confident in mysel...
05/29/2025

If you only knew what it took to get here…

To feel the small joys
To be okay with slowing down
To feel confident in myself
To allow myself to accept the good things

The ups
The downs
The hard work and resilience needed to persevere when the healing got hard

I’ll never say it was easy, but I will ALWAYS say it was worth it.
I’ll never say that I’m done growing, learning, or healing, but I’ll ALWAYS say I’m ready to keep going.

We’ve all got things ..
things to work on, process through, feel and let go of. And often, no one else really knows just how much those “things” affect you.

That’s where therapy comes in. Where talking meets feeling - where healing happens.

I know I wouldn’t be where I am today if I didn’t go through the work of talking through the hard things and learning to feel through them. I know you can do it too - and I am always so honoured when people choose me as their therapist to watch them grow, feel and heal.

P.S
Each month is one month closer to my return to TWH on a more scheduled basis. See you soon… ish! 😉

P.P.S
Better wrap this up, the baby is crying 💁🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🍼

TWH is 5 today! 🏡🤍5 years ago today I officially opened The Wellness House on my Dad and Grandma’s birthday :) and I am ...
04/06/2025

TWH is 5 today! 🏡🤍

5 years ago today I officially opened The Wellness House on my Dad and Grandma’s birthday :) and I am proud and honoured to say I have loved every single year of having my practice in my beloved hometown.

5 years
Many clients (all of whom I am so grateful for!) 🙏🏼
Hard conversations
Emotional healing
Self growth
Lightbulb moments
Self compassion
Feeling the feels (BIG deal for all my “rug sweepin” friends!) 🧹

All things I’ve navigated right along side my clients. You all continue to teach me more than you’ll ever know. I admire your strength, courage and dedication to walk through TWH’s door. I am truly thankful you choose me, TWH, and Rosco to be part of your journeys! 🥹

Here’s to another 5!… and beyond!

🎉🎉🎉

P.S
I miss working, it truly doesn’t feel like “work” for me when it’s who I am - it’s in my heart to be at TWH - to be Cally the Therapist 🥹 I LOVE what I do! Who knows, it could just be a couple/few more months before I find myself back at it part time 🥰

P.P.S
You got this! 💪🏻

When Harry Met Sally 🩷🐈‍⬛More like When Ross Met Baby! 🥹I still love spending time at TWH, even though I’m not working -...
03/13/2025

When Harry Met Sally 🩷🐈‍⬛

More like When Ross Met Baby! 🥹

I still love spending time at TWH, even though I’m not working - I love the cozy, relaxing vibes of the space. Plus, I love Rosco with my whole heart and I look forward to our visits!

Although it looks like Ross wasn’t interested, he actually quite loves his baby! 💁🏻‍♀️

Happy Thursday All!
You got this 🤍

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