FOLLOW ALONG

A little more from Eclipse.

“Why does my therapist keep asking about my childhood?” Fair question. When therapists ask about your childhood, we aren't necessarily looking for The Incident — or trying to figure out which parent is to blame. We're often tryin
You don’t need a perfect memory of your childhood to begin therapy. 🤍 You might remember certain moments vividly. You might have large gaps in your memories. Or you might simply know that something from your past still seems to affect how you
A Ted Lasso reminder worth sitting with. 🪞 There’s a reason why the rearview mirror is smaller than the windshield. Looking back matters. Our past experiences can help us understand our patterns, relationships, fears, and the ways we've lea
Written by Stephanie Kokts-Porietis, R. Psych. You’ve heard of adolescence. But have you heard of matrescence? Matrescence describes the complex developmental transition of becoming a mother. And much like adolescence, it can involve profoun
Have you ever come back from vacation and thought: “Why am I still exhausted?” You took time off. You slept in. You stepped away from work. Maybe you travelled, spent time with people you love, or had a few days with nothing scheduled.
Rest is part of taking care of yourself. You don’t have to earn it, justify it, or wait until everything is done. A little reminder that slowing down isn’t falling behind. 🤍 📍Calgary & Virtual Across Alberta 🔗 Link in bio to read
For many athletes, sport becomes more than something they do. It becomes a community, a routine, a purpose, and a significant part of who they are. When that chapter ends, it can bring unexpected grief and uncertainty. But leaving a sport does not
For many athletes, the hardest part of leaving competitive sport isn’t just losing the practices, games, or competition. It’s losing the structure and identity that came with them. For years, you may have known exactly who you were: an
Written by Erin Smith, R. Psych What if you could grow without being so hard on yourself? This is one of the ideas I took away most strongly from Dr. Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. As a psychologi
You don’t have to earn compassion. 🤍 You don’t have to be more productive. You don’t have to be more successful. You don’t have to have everything figured out. You are worthy of kindness right now, especially on the days wh
September has always felt like a little bit of a reset to me. 🍂 Not quite the “new year, new me” feeling of January—but a quieter invitation to pause, reflect, and begin again. I love thinking about life in seasons. There are se
Life is made up of seasons. Some feel exciting and full of possibility. Others feel uncertain, heavy, or slow. But every season has something to teach us. As we transition into fall, we invite you to reflect: What are you ready to carry forward? ?
We often spend a lot of time thinking about the kind of partner we want. Someone who communicates. Someone who is emotionally available. Someone who makes an effort. Someone who is thoughtful, supportive, affectionate, and willing to grow. And thos