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.

“Drink before you are thirsty” is a powerful reminder to prioritize mental health and self-care before reaching a point of burnout or crisis. As routines get busier, proactive self-care, stress management, healthy boundaries, rest, connection, and seeking therapy can support emotional wellbeing. Discover how caring for your needs early can help you build resilience and thrive with support from Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness.

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.

Understanding Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD can be the first step toward healing. In this blog, Jennifer McIntee-Leinweber, Registered Psychologist at Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness, explains how Cognitive Processing Therapy helps people navigate trauma, PTSD, anxiety, shame, and self-blame. Learn how evidence-based trauma therapy can support recovery, emotional regulation, and renewed connection to yourself and others.

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.

Wondering if your child’s learning challenges may be more than just a difficult school year? Learn how psychoeducational assessments can identify ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, giftedness, and other factors affecting academic success. From a former French Immersion teacher and psychologist, discover how assessments provide clarity, support, and personalized strategies to help children thrive.

Discover how sports psychology can improve confidence, focus, resilience, and performance for athletes in hockey, football, basketball, swimming, running, and more. In this blog, Jamie Wilkinson explores how therapy and mental performance strategies can help athletes manage anxiety, burnout, pressure, injury recovery, and self-doubt while building a healthier relationship with sport, competition, and overall well-being.

Why women in helping professions, business, and divorce work struggle with money guilt and financial fawning. From a Registered Psychologist and Trauma of Money Practitioner.

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.