Grief And Loss Mental Health Resources

Grief & Loss

Jan 17

Below are some self-help resources to learn more about yourself. This is a curated list developed over years of practice that continues to evolve. We are excited to share some of these resources with you.

Disclaimer: Please use these resources thoughtfully and with caution and discretion. These resources are general suggestions and not all may be helpful or applicable to you. Self-help resources and support groups are not a substitute for professional assessment and treatment. *We are not personally invested in, nor stand to profit from, any of the recommendations provided.

Self-Check Do I Need Grief Counselling Quiz

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Being a True Support Person: Boundaries From Codependency Counselling Calgary Experts

Supporting someone through a mental health challenge, chronic illness, injury, or major life transition can be one of the most meaningful roles we take on. When someone we care about is struggling, our natural instinct is often to help, protect, encourage, and sometimes even solve problems for them.

While support is essential, there is an important distinction between helping and over-functioning. At our codependency counselling Calgary practice, we often work with individuals who care deeply about others but find themselves emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or losing sight of their own needs in the process.

Being a true support person means showing up with compassion while maintaining healthy boundaries. It means offering care without taking responsibility for another person's healing journey. Whether your loved one is navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, cancer treatment, disability, addiction recovery, or another significant life challenge, healthy support benefits both of you.

Suicide Prevention & Supporting Others: Depression Counselling Calgary Therapists Perspective

Suicide prevention is a topic that affects every community, demographic, and individual. While conversations about suicide can feel uncomfortable, increasing awareness and understanding is one of the most important ways we can help prevent suicide and support those who may be struggling.

At our depression counselling Calgary practice, we believe that education, compassion, and connection can make a significant difference. Whether you are concerned about your own mental health or worried about someone you care about, knowing the warning signs and understanding how to respond can help save lives.

Setting Boundaries 101: Tips From Relationship & Couples Counselling Calgary Therapists

Boundaries are one of the most important—and often most misunderstood—parts of emotional and relational well-being. In therapy, conversations about boundaries come up every day, across all types of relationships. Our relationship and couples counselling Calgary AB therapists see these conversations the most, but they come up when exploring mental health connected to depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, OCD, parenting, emotional regulation, chronic pain, and other parts of life. Whether it’s learning to say “no,” expressing a need, or navigating differences with others, boundaries play a central role in helping people feel respected, safe, and authentic.

If boundaries feel unfamiliar or uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Like any skill, they take time, practice, and compassion to develop.

An Introduction to the Sana Psychological Podcast

Starting something new—especially something public—often comes with a mix of excitement and uncertainty. For us, creating a podcast had been on our minds for quite some time. We’ve always appreciated how accessible and meaningful podcasts can be, and we wanted to create something that reflects the heart of the work we do every day.

As a team committed to offering the best psychological services Calgary has to offer, we’re always looking for ways to extend support beyond the therapy room. A podcast felt like a natural next step. So how did we get there? Let’s explore the journey to date.

How to Regulate Emotions Using DBT Skills from Depression Counselling Calgary Therapists

Emotions are a natural and essential part of being human—but when they feel overwhelming, unpredictable, or intense, they can interfere with daily life, relationships, and mental health. Many people seeking depression counselling in Calgary tell us they were never taught how to manage emotions, only that they should “calm down” or “get over it.” Even our therapists themselves have childhood memories of being told not to be upset, to suck up tears, or to go to our rooms until we felt better. These messages, whether direct or indirect, teach us that emotions are scary and to be avoided, repressed and suppressed at all costs.

Unfortunately, our depression counselling Calgary therapists see everyday how this does not serve or benefit people. Avoidance of emotions can lead to a variety of outcomes, including escape with substance use or other unhelpful behaviours, anger outbursts, self-injury/self-harm, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, difficulty processing disturbing events, conflict in relationships, dissatisfying relationships, and more.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers practical, evidence-based skills that help people understand, regulate, and respond to emotions more effectively. Below, we explore what emotional regulation is, why it can be challenging, and how DBT skills can support lasting change.

Living With Chronic Pain: Tips From Best Psychological Services Calgary Therapists

Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often invisibly while people suffer in silence. While it’s often associated with physical discomfort, the effects of chronic pain and illness extend far beyond the body. For many, chronic pain is not just a physical ailment, but a complex condition that can deeply influence their mental health, relationships, work, sense of meaning and purpose, productivity, and overall well-being. Understanding chronic pain, how it impacts mental health, and developing healthy coping strategies is crucial for anyone living with this condition. Our team who provide some of the best psychological services in Calgary, AB offer their experiences and tips to help you live your best life. These suggestions come from a personal and professional place (as therapists are not immune to being human too!).

An Introduction to Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) From Anxiety Counselling Calgary Therapists

CBT. One of the gold-standard therapies that is used for a variety of mental health and addiction issues but what is it? When is it best used? How is it used? What will a person’s experience be like doing CBT therapy? These are all great questions and ones that our anxiety counselling Calgary therapists, who all incorporate CBT into their practice on a daily basis, are happy to address.

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Using Compassion to Provide the Best Psychological Services Calgary

Every May since 1951 (that’s over 70 years!), Canadians in communities, schools, workplaces, and the House of Commons have rallied around the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week. This year, between May 6-12, 2024, the theme is around the power of compassion and how that can be used to improve mental health outcomes for all. In this article, we explore how compassion can be used in mental health counselling Airdrie and beyond to offer people the best psychological services and outcomes.

Dealing with Grief and Death by Suicide Resources

I wish I could say I had not been touched by grief and loss but, of course, I am a human being and have been. Some of the most poignant losses in my life were those who died by suicide. With someone who dies of natural causes or disease, there can be regret when looking back on memories of the relationship and wishing that something different had been said or done. Sometimes people have been able to reconcile the bigger instances of challenge with that person before they died and can have more peace and acceptance.

Using Bilateral Stimulation to Deal with Big Emotions

The Many Reasons for Estrangement

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