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Bravery, History and Healing: How a Family Trip to Memphis Inspired My Work as a Psychologist in Calgary at Off the Beaten Path

Visiting Memphis offered music, history, and reflection. At the National Civil Rights Museum, I was reminded of the power of bravery—choosing courage over fear. As psychologists at Off the Beaten Path, we carry this lesson forward, creating inclusive therapy spaces in Calgary, Cochrane, and Airdrie where healing, identity, and resilience can thrive.

🤖 The Elephant in the Room: Why I'm Embracing Therapy and AI as Part of Your Healing Toolkit (But Not the Whole Toolbox)

The elephant in the therapy room? My clients are secretly using ChatGPT between sessions. Plot twist: I love it! AI is like that enthusiastic, well-read friend who's available 24/7... but sometimes gives advice like your drunk buddy. Here's how to harness AI for mental health without losing what makes us beautifully human.

EMDR During the Perinatal Period: Supporting Healing Through Life's Most Transformative Journey

EMDR therapy during the perinatal period addresses postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma through flexible approaches. Learn how this sensitive time for nervous systems can support healing, why rage and anger are normal, and how treatment adapts to include babies and mobile sessions.

🌱 Why I Still Believe in People: Stories of Hope from a Calgary Psychologist at Off the Beaten Path

As psychologists in Calgary, Airdrie, and Cochrane, we see how the end of summer can bring stress, grief, and overwhelm. Yet therapy offers space for hope in small, quiet moments—whether it’s easing anxiety, healing after loss, or reconnecting with family. At Off the Beaten Path Psychology, we believe in people’s resilience and the power of counselling in Calgary, Airdrie, and Cochrane to create lasting change.