Work stress doesn’t usually arrive all at once. It builds quietly — longer hours, tighter deadlines, fewer resources, and the growing feeling that no matter how hard you work, it’s never enough. Over time, this pressure can lead to burnout, anxiety, panic, emotional exhaustion, and a sense of losing yourself. Taking stress leave is not…
Relationships don’t fall apart overnight—and they don’t get repaired overnight either. Often, couples find themselves stuck in the same arguments, feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or unsure how to move forward together. If your relationship could use a reset, not an ending, the Relationship Reset is a structured, short-term therapy package designed to help couples improve communication,…
The start of a new year often comes with a surge of motivation. We set intentions with hope, energy, and a vision of who we want to become. Yet by February—or sometimes even sooner—those goals can start to feel overwhelming, unclear, or impossible to maintain. So how do we set goals for 2026 that we…
🌟 Kaimana Psychology Inc. — Being Alone on Christmas: Understanding the Experience & Finding Support
Being Alone on Christmas: Understanding the Experience & Finding Support The holiday season is often shown as warm, joyful, and filled with connection. But this isn’t everyone’s reality. Many people experience Christmas as a time when loneliness feels heavier, memories feel sharper, and emotions become more complex. At Kaimana Psychology Inc., we understand how challenging…
Many couples don’t wake up one morning and suddenly feel like roommates. It happens gradually — often quietly — over years or even decades. A common pattern I see with clients in therapy, especially in families where the the “main care giver” has taken on the majority of emotional and household labour, is that their…
Coping with Job Loss in Calgary: How It Impacts Mental Health and How Therapy Can Help In today’s unpredictable job market, losing a job is an increasingly common and stressful experience. Recent reports show that companies like Imperial Oil are cutting 20% of their workforce, while Alberta Health Services has laid off over 100 employees…
How Chronic Work Stress Impacts Long-Term Health Research in psychology and health sciences consistently shows that chronic workplace stress can have profound effects on both mental and physical well-being. Prolonged exposure to high-pressure or toxic work environments activates the body’s stress response continuously, which can contribute to anxiety, depression, burnout, sleep disruption, and difficulty regulating…
Your brain prioritizes meaning over detail Highly intelligent people’s brains tend to filter out irrelevant information to focus on what’s important. Instead of storing every fact or event, they retain core patterns, concepts, or principles. This process—called adaptive forgetting—helps the brain stay flexible and avoid clutter, making it easier to solve new problems or connect ideas creatively. In short: Forgetfulness…
Driving is a symbol of independence for many seniors, but age-related changes in vision, cognition, and mobility can make driving unsafe. Recognizing the warning signs of unsafe driving is essential for protecting seniors and others on the road. Therapy can also provide emotional and practical support during this major life transition. Key Signs a Senior…
Sarah had always been close to her mother, Eleanor. Though Eleanor had a tumultuous relationship with a man named “Mark” for several years, Sarah never imagined he would become her sole caregiver. After Eleanor suffered a debilitating stroke, Mark stepped in, insisting he was best equipped to handle her care. Initially, Sarah was relieved that…