Roots Psychological Services
1409B 2nd Street SW Calgary, AB, Canada

We are now offering services online through a secure and encrypted telepsychological service. Give us a call today if you find yourself experiencing difficult thoughts and emotions. We can help! In the meantime, take care of yourself and remember that social distancing does not mean social isolation!

This month our challenge to you is to Stay in the Moment! "Too often we are in a hurry to figure it all out or get on to the next best thing without realizing that the journey really is the destination. Your life isn't tomorrow or next week, and it certainly isn't found in the past. Your life is now!... Stop. Take a moment now and close your eyes...."

"When we choose to live in the house of judgment we are surrounded by judgment at every turn. The floor is judgment; the walls are judgment and every piece of furniture and art reflect judgment. As a result, we are judgmental of others. We automatically assess how someone looks, talks, behaves, etc. We analyze how we are better and size up our position next to them. We probably even tell ourselves that being judgmental is natural or innate or just the way we are. We may even defend our judgment or outright blame others for it."

"We consistently give in or check out because we tell ourselves we are conflict avoidant and therefore can't bear the thought saying what we mean and meaning what we say, especially if the possibility exists of upsetting someone else. See, every time you put the needs of someone else over you own you are telling yourself you matter less."

"Thankfully, we’ve come a long way since Freud and the couch! We now live in a world where therapy is no longer shunned by the masses but rather, encouraged as part of a healthy lifestyle. We all need help from time to time and knowing when to reach out speaks to inner strength and fortitude. We used to think that therapy was for the weak minded or that things like depression and anxiety were caused by evil spirits."

"We know awareness around mental health is important and knowing when to reach out to someone is reflective of strength. But, have you ever thought about how important basic human connection is? Sometimes it’s not about knowing what to say or making a big to do; sometimes it’s just about being there, perhaps even silently, when someone is hurting."

If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, we can help. It takes courage to reach out and in many cases, it can be the difference between life and death.

New on the blog today: The tale of two houses, where do you reside... "They say a simple smile can improve a mood. If your neighbours are friendly, you likely feel better about where you live. ... When you come home at the end of a long day and your neighbour offers a friendly smile or wave, it probably contributes, at some level, to your sense of happiness and contentment about where you live and the people who live near you."

Happy New Year! We hope you find some peaceful moments to reflect on 2017 and look forward to all the memories that await in 2018!

One of our specialized areas is the treatment of Addiction. If you or someone you know is suffering with this disease, we can help!

"You owe it to yourself to do whatever it takes to prevent depression or deeper depression. It’s really so simple (though not always easy), yet so important." Could it be this simple? Could reaching out to someone who is skilled at listening intuitively and empathetically really change how you feel about yourself and how you move about in the world? Yes, we believe it is! ... Read on to find out more.

Wishing you peace today and hope for tomorrow. Stay positive!