Pyramid Psychology a Calgary counselling service
11500 29 street se T2Z 3W9 Calgary, AB, Canada

Being aware of your mental health is an important part of taking care of yourself! Ask yourself these questions and notice the answers - what can you do to change them? Read more on mental health and you, with my latest blog at www.pyramidpsychology.com... . . . . . #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #bloggermom #boymomma #parentingblog #parentingskills #kidsmentalhealth #therapists #raisingkids #parentingteens #yyctherapist #yycpsychologist #yycmoms #parentingadvice #mentalhealth #momssupportingmoms #motherslove #parentinghacks #teenattitude #positiveparenting #parenting101 #familytherapy #parentingsupport #teencoach #teenlife

Brand New!! I have heard from many of you that you need more 'how-to' supports for your teens: how to talk to them, what to ask, and the things to do, rather than just more information. And, Pyramid Psychology has HEARD you and delivered! This week's blog is a how-to with mental health. We will be providing you with a how-to blog article the first Monday of every month! Join our newsletter community to get the monthly blog straight to your inbox ... . . . . . #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #bloggermom #boymomma #parentingblog #parentingskills #kidsmentalhealth #therapists #raisingkids #parentingteens #yyctherapist #yycpsychologist #yycmoms #parentingadvice #mentalhealth #momssupportingmoms #motherslove #parentinghacks #teenattitude #positiveparenting #parenting101 #familytherapy #parentingsupport #teencoach #teenlife #mentalhealthawarness #teenmentalhealth #howtoforparents

What's your opinion? Has the last year been a 'lost' year for our teens, or has it been a year of 'discovery'? My assistant asked me if considering the last year as being a 'lost year' would resonate with me, but it didn't. Not at all.... This has been a year of discovery - discovering how to reach out for different resources, discovering the amazing strength our teens have, discovering ways to think outside of the box, etc. What are your thoughts on this?

You are NOT alone in the things you experience as a parent of teens. I'm building a sense of community with a monthly resource and strategy email that will show you just that - that you aren't alone. It will also give you the connections, tips, tools, and strategies to feel more confident as a parent, and to guide your teen through building a bulletproof mindset so they can weather the ups and downs. You can download the free Mental Health Handbook for teens on my website and... automatically begin receiving your monthly Parent Connection Email! http://eepurl.com/hgdcST

I saw this quote and it really stood out to me! I just had to share

Think Creative Thursdays sleep troubles. Lots of thoughts, playing things over and over again, can keep us from getting a proper rest. Getting good sleep helps with mood and overall well-being. ... You can try allowing your thoughts to float away by imagining different moving images and watching your thoughts slowly fade away. Some ideas for your thoughts: -floating up in helium filled balloons -floating passed in clouds -floating passed like leaves on a stream

Have you met Jessa yet? She has joined Pyramid Psychology as our intern! We’re so happy to have her positive energy with us Jessa is not only offering 1:1 sessions at the extremely low cost of $30 CAD per session, but is also joining @calgarypsychologist and I for our group therapy program starting in February together, we can go so much further than on our own For info on the two group therapy sessions, for 8-11 year olds, and 12-16 year olds, please DM us or email [email protected] To book a 1:1 session with Jessa for only $30 CAD, please email [email protected] . . . . . #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #yycmoms #parentinghacks #parentingadvice #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthawareness #momssupportingmoms #therapy #yyc #yyclife #affordabletherapy #grouptherapy #calgarypsychologist

Unpopular opinion: high school doesn’t have to suck! You are in control of so many things that will shape your experience there. And, you can start preparing now For 10 ways you can prepare for the transition to High School, read my full blog article on my website: www.pyramidpsychology.com... I share loads of tips for entering junior high, leaving high school, and going to a new school as well. Here are 2 quick tips for going into high school: Check out your option classes now. See if there’s any way you can experience them for yourself! Spend time getting to know YOU. This is a time where you really get to discover yourself and branch into who you’ll become as an adult. Share this post with a friend changing schools, or if you’re a parent, share with a parent who has teens transitioning. . . . . . #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #yycmoms #parentinghacks #parentingadvice #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthawareness #momssupportingmoms #therapy #mom #tipforteens #teentip #schooltransition #blogger #blogarticle #yyc #yyctherapist

Hello Winter. Stay safe and build snow people @ Calgary, Alberta

My blog this week, released today, shares a whole ton of tips for your child/teen to read if there’s a school transition in the future! Including a checklist download I shared four different sections to cover all the types: Elementary to Junior High... Junior High to High School High School is almost over Going to a new school It’s never too early to start preparing - there are lots of tools your child/teen can access now. Read all the tips and gather some valuable resources from today’s blog, on my website: www.pyramidpsychology.com What was the transition to Junior High or High School like for you? . . . . . #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #yycmoms #parentinghacks #parentingadvice #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthawareness #momssupportingmoms #therapy #mom #yyc #newschool #highschool #juniorhighschool #senioryear #juniorhigh #yycpsychologist #yyctherapist

Have you ever felt your anger bubble up and it seemed unacceptable to feel that way? I’m here to tell you that even though anger isn’t always perceived well, it is absolutely normal and okay to feel that way ... Keep your eyes peeled for a really neat way to express anger I’ll be sharing on Thursday! Drop a below if you’ve ever been super angry and didn’t know how to express it! In the meantime, you can grab your free copy of A Mental Health Handbook for Teens on my website: www.pyramidpsychology.com #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #mentalhealth #bloggermom #boymomma #parentingblog #parentingskills #kidsmentalhealth #therapists #raisingkids #parentingteens #yyc #tiptuesday #tipforteens #teentips #expressinganger #angermanagement #anger #expressingemotion #emotionalintelligence #emotion

There's lots of discussion about morning routines - I know I've shared mine! But what about bedtime? Do you do anything before bed, that sets the next day up for success? .... . . . . #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #mentalhealth #bloggermom #boymomma #parentingblog #parentingskills #kidsmentalhealth #therapists #raisingkids #parentingteens #sleep #bedtimeroutine #sleeping #routinesforsuccess #teensleeping #yyc #yyctherapist #yycpsychologist #yyctherapy

Believing in your own beauty is hard. I know. I know it feels like everyone is lying when they say you're beautiful.... I don't expect you to believe it. But, I wanted you to know that I believe in you as a human. ... That you can question the messages of beauty being sent your way. This is a topic you can DM me about any time. . . . . . #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #mentalhealth #bloggermom #boymomma #parentingblog #parentingskills #kidsmentalhealth #therapists #raisingkids #parentingteens #beauty #beautytips #beautyisintheeyeofthebeholder #quote #quoteoftheweek #beautyquote #believeinyourself #someonebelievesinyou #calgary #yyc #calgarytherapist

Is sadness sweeping over your teen in the times we're in? Overall sadness is a common thing I'm hearing from parents and teens. Learning self-compassion, and creating a list of compassionate coping mechanisms, is a key way you can give your teen support right now.... I share lots of examples, as well as several other tips on this topic, in my latest BLOG article. https://pyramidpsychology.com//the-pandemic-is-making-teen Here are a few to get you started. Expression - making a mood playlist Settle/Soothe - have a bubble bath Distract - do something for someone else Drop a below if the sadness has affected your family. You're not alone #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #yycmoms #parentinghacks #parentingadvice #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthawareness #momssupportingmoms #therapy #mom #depression #mentalhealth #teenmentalhealth #tipsforparents #parenttips #parenttips #tipmonday #copingskills #coping #parentcoping #parentcopingtips #parentcopingskills #yyc #calgary #yyctherapist

I am excited to be back for Parent Tip Monday after a relaxing holidays with my family The more I cared for myself over the break, the more creative and joyful I was when thinking about returning to business! And that made me think of a blog post I did quite a while ago, on handling a teen with attitude. One of the tips I shared in the blog, was about YOU. The more you can care for yourself - self-care - the more you'll be able to let your teen's attitude roll off your back...; no biggie! I have a non-negotiable morning routine that includes meditating and working out, so my day starts off right. What do you do for self-care? You can download your free copy of A Mental Health Guidebook for Teens on my website: www.pyramidpsychology.com And you can also schedule a free call if you're looking for further support #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #yycmoms #parentinghacks #parentingadvice #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthawareness #momssupportingmoms #therapy #mom #yyc

Pyramid Psychology will be closed today, through until January 2nd - including on social media. I encourage you to take some time to unplug as well From my family to yours, wishing you a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!... #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #mentalhealth #bloggermom #boymomma #parentingblog #parentingskills #kidsmentalhealth #therapists #raisingkids #parentingteens #yyc #yyctherapists #yycpsychologist #yycchristmas #christmas #socialmediabreak #unplug #unplugged

You don't want to miss this! I'll be taking a break from social media over the holidays - it's a great way to stay present, rest, and be with my own thoughts. Before I go though, there are waiting lists you don't want to miss getting on:... @calgarypsychologist and I are starting up our group therapy again in January (or as soon as it is safe to do so) - helping kids and teens gain skills to increase confidence and cope with anxiety. Your $480 investment covers 8 weekly sessions for your teen, and is reimbursable by your health insurance! I will be launching a brand new Stress Busting Bootcamp for teens & parents! Teens will receive a DAILY text with a tool, tip, or technique to BUST their stress! And parents will receive WEEKLY WEBINARS with information to support your teen through any stress they're experiencing. All of this is being released for beta testing at only $149, early on in the New Year There will also be the opportunity to upgrade with a live Q&A, and a session with me to support you 1:1 DM or email [email protected] to register/join the waiting list for either of these programs! Space is limited for both - don't wait. xx Photo by Alex Block on Unsplash. #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #yycmoms #parentinghacks #parentingadvice #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthawareness #momssupportingmoms #therapy #mom #alberta #albertapsychologist #albertatherapist #yyc #yyctherapy #yyctherapist #stressbuster #stressbusters #stressbusting #copingwithstress #stress #grouptherapy #therapyforteens #waitinglist

How are you spending Christmas with your family this year? I’ll be taking a week off (Dec 24-Jan 4). We’re planning on doing a lot of skating and sledding! And we’ve already been playing lots of board games Presence with family is one of my favourite things!... PS - new branding coming for my social media in the New Year. Can’t wait to share it! Photo by Viktor Talashuk on Unsplash. #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #mentalhealth #bloggermom #boymomma #parentingblog #parentingskills #kidsmentalhealth #therapists #raisingkids #parentingteens #winterfun #tobogganing #sledding #sleddingfun #christmasoutside #christmas #boardgameday #boardgamesofinstagram #boardgames #familytime

A lot of the teens I am working with are SAD - are you too? For Tip for Teens Tuesday I wanted to let you know it's okay to be sad - it's absolutely normal for the things you've lost to leave feelings of grief. Step One: acknowledge it... Step Two: share your feelings with someone - a friend or family member Take a look at my latest blog article for tools on finding coping mechanisms. https://pyramidpsychology.com//the-pandemic-is-making-teen You can also download your FREE Mental Health Guide for Teens from my blog page as well. #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #mentalhealth #bloggermom #boymomma #parentingblog #parentingskills #kidsmentalhealth #therapists #raisingkids #parentingteens #yyc #yyctherapist #yyctherapists #albertacanada #alberta #blogforparents #blogger #blog #blogforteens #loss #grief #teengrief #copingwithloss

If you could see yourself through my eyes, you would know how incredible you truly are! - Unknown Just a quote for everyone here, sharing my space online. I appreciate all of you - my new followers, clients, and partnerships. Thank you for bringing so much unique energy to the table Tag a friend below, to share the quote with them - who do you see as amazing? ... Photo by Pineapple Supply Co on Unsplash Group One: #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #yycmoms #parentinghacks #parentingadvice #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthawareness #momssupportingmoms #therapy #momlife #quoteoftheweek #quotes #quotestoliveby #youareamazingjustthewayyouare #youareamazing #thankyou #grateful #clientthankyous

Self-care is a bit of a hype topic... BUT, I truly do think it’s an important part to mental wellness And it’s so unique to each of us. What’s your favourite method of self-care? Doodling and random dance parties are two of mine! I love breaking out into some dance moves ... Photo by Javier Allegue Barros on Unsplash #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #mentalhealth #bloggermom #boymomma #parentingblog #parentingskills #kidsmentalhealth #therapists #raisingkids #parentingteens #dancepartyforone #danceparty #selfcare #selfcaretips #teenwellness #momsupportingmoms #doodlingart #doodling #drawing

I am thrilled to share that @calgarypsychologist and I have partnered to bring the Connections and Confidence group back again! Starting January 13th to March 3rd, one group will be for children age 8-11, and the other for teens age 12-16. Both groups will meet on Wednesday evenings (children from 5:00 - 6:15, and teens from 6:30 - 8:00) in-person in #yyc Your $480 investment ($60 a session) can be reimbursed by health insurance!... Email [email protected] to register! Photo by Chris Liverani on Unsplash. #therapywithchantal #pyramidpsychology #yycmoms #parentinghacks #parentingadvice #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthawareness #momssupportingmoms #therapy #momlife #yyctherapist #yyctherapy #yycpsychologist #grouptherapy #therapyforteens #confidenceforteens #confidence #connectionmatters #connection #raisingteens #raisingteenstoday