Welcome to the OBP Psychology Blog

Wondering if you’re experiencing perimenopause? Perimenopause symptoms can include anxiety, depression, irritability, brain fog, sleep problems, mood changes and hormonal fluctuations. Learn how perimenopause and menopause can affect mental health and how therapy for perimenopause can help women in Airdrie, Calgary and Cochrane navigate anxiety, stress, identity and midlife changes.

Supporting your child through therapy starts at home. Learn how parents can prepare children for counselling, respect their privacy, support progress, and create a steady environment for healing. Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness provides child and youth therapy in Airdrie, Calgary, and Cochrane, Alberta, helping families navigate big feelings, anxiety, behaviour, and life’s challenges.

Collective grief reminds us that we can be deeply affected by losses we don't personally experience. From the COVID-19 pandemic to community tragedies and the death of Dolly Parton, shared events can awaken personal memories, fears, and unresolved grief. Learn how collective grief affects mental health and how therapy can help us process what feels personal within a collective loss.

Discover why **serve and return** interactions matter more than a packed summer schedule. This evidence-based parenting guide from **Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness** explores how everyday moments of connection support healthy brain development, secure attachment, emotional regulation, and resilience. Learn simple, practical ways to strengthen your relationship with your child—one small interaction at a time.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is more than shyness—it can significantly impact relationships, work, school, and daily life. Learn how EMDR therapy helps address the root causes of social anxiety by reprocessing distressing experiences, reducing triggers, and building healthier self-beliefs. Discover how Off the Beaten Path Psychology supports clients in Airdrie, Calgary, and Cochrane with evidence-based treatment for social anxiety.

Many men face stress, burnout, loneliness, anxiety, and depression while feeling pressure to handle everything on their own. This article explores the barriers that prevent men from seeking help, the hidden signs of mental health struggles, and why reaching out for support can be one of the strongest steps toward lasting well-being.

Happy Pride from Off the Beaten Path Psychology & Wellness. Learn about the history of Pride, the ongoing mental health challenges faced by 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and the importance of affirming, inclusive support. Discover local Pride events in Calgary, Airdrie, and Chestermere, and explore ways to foster connection, community, acceptance, and queer joy this Pride season.

Why Attachment Matters; are you struggling with relationship patterns, anxiety, or trust? Attachment-focused therapy at Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness helps you understand how early relationships shape your emotions and connections. Discover your attachment style, build emotional security, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships with compassionate, expert support.

Neurodiversity-affirming care recognizes autism, ADHD, and other neurological differences as natural variations—not deficits to fix. At Off the Beaten Path Psychology, we focus on regulation, connection, and individualized support, helping children, teens, and adults feel understood and thrive in ways that work for their unique brains.

Family Day can bring joy and overwhelm for neurodivergent kids and parents. Learn why long weekends disrupt routine, trigger sensory overload and emotional crashes, and how to support regulation after busy days. Off the Beaten Path Psychology offers neurodiversity-affirming therapy in Calgary, Airdrie, and Cochrane.