Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness

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Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness 🌿 Psychologists in Airdrie, Okotoks, Calgary, & Cochrane, AB 🌄 🚶‍♂️Walk & Talk Therapy ✨ EMDR, Trauma, & Assessments 💙 Connect for healing & growth ⬇️

Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness combines running or walking, and EMDR with talk therapy in Airdrie and Calgary, AB. Try a different approach to mental health treatment to live a happy, healthy life.

10/09/2026

Feeling nervous about starting therapy? 💛

You don’t have to know exactly what to say, have everything figured out, or even feel completely ready.

Therapy is a place to start where you are, at your own pace.

Taking that first step can feel uncomfortable. That’s okay. You can start when you’re ready.

🔗 Connect with us today at obpwellness.com/connect

🍎 Teachers, you don’t have to be perfect to make a difference!The new school year can bring stress, overwhelm, and burno...
10/06/2026

🍎 Teachers, you don’t have to be perfect to make a difference!

The new school year can bring stress, overwhelm, and burnout. In Part 3 of our Back-to-School Anxiety Series, Tiffany Newman, Registered Psychologist, shares simple ways to protect your mental health and create a more sustainable school year.

💛 Set boundaries. Ask for help. Celebrate small wins. Rest without guilt.

Remember, students don’t need perfect teachers. They need present, caring adults who take care of themselves, too!

At Off the Beaten Path Psychology & Wellness, we support mental health and emotional wellness in Airdrie, Calgary, and Cochrane, Alberta.

🔗 Visit our latest blog at obpwellness.com/blog to learn more.

Big news from the Foothills! 🌿Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness is expanding to Okotoks, and today is our firs...
10/03/2026

Big news from the Foothills! 🌿

Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness is expanding to Okotoks, and today is our first chance to say hello in person.

Jolene Siemens, R. Psych., is at the Strong Women, Healthy Children: Foothills Health Expo at the Okotoks Alliance Church until 3 p.m. Stop by her table to meet her, ask questions about therapy, and hear about our new home in town, a little house we're calling The Elk House.

We're hoping to open in November 2026 at 2 Elk Avenue, just off Elma Street and near Rotary Park and the Sheep River pathways. Jolene offers therapy for adults, seniors and couples, including EMDR, grief support, virtual sessions and Walk and Talk therapy.

Sometimes we sit. Sometimes we walk. And sometimes a new path leads somewhere unexpected.

Can't make it today? Watch for more news about The Elk House soon. 🧡

10/02/2026

Sometimes the people closest to us can see patterns, personality traits or relationship behaviours that we simply can't see in ourselves.

Becoming more self-aware doesn't mean accepting every piece of feedback as truth. It means getting curious, listening to trusted people and looking for patterns.

You might ask:
💭 How do I come across to others?
💭 What are my strengths?
💭 What can be difficult about being around me?
💭 Do my reactions match how I want to show up?
💭 Is there anything I'd like to do differently?

Self-awareness, emotional awareness and healthy relationships all start with curiosity.

At Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness, we believe therapy can be a place to explore these patterns without judgment and better understand yourself and your relationships.

🌿 Supporting clients in Airdrie, Calgary and Cochrane.

Wait… is this perimenopause? 👀Jolene, R. Psych. and Kristy, R. Psych. are taking some PD to find out! Perimenopause can ...
09/30/2026

Wait… is this perimenopause? 👀

Jolene, R. Psych. and Kristy, R. Psych. are taking some PD to find out! Perimenopause can affect much more than your menstrual cycle. Hormonal changes can intersect with anxiety, depression, irritability, sleep, brain fog, stress, relationships and identity.

And sometimes it can leave you wondering, “Why don't I feel like myself?”

Over the next few blog posts, Jolene and Kristy will document what they've learned and how they plan to integrate what they learn about this life stage into the work they do with clients at OBP. They look at the whole picture. Read Jolene's first blog where she starts to explore how therapy can be helpful when perimenopause or menopause intersects with anxiety, mood changes, grief, trauma, relationships or major life transitions.

Read more in Jolene's latest Blog post: obpwellness.com/blog

Today, September 30th, we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.This day is about remembering the childre...
09/30/2026

Today, September 30th, we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day is about remembering the children who never came home, the survivors of residential schools, and the families and communities impacted by this history. It is also a call to action, to learn, to listen, and to take meaningful steps toward reconciliation.

At Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness, we acknowledge the deep harm caused by colonial systems and commit to ongoing reflection, education, and action. Healing is not possible without truth, and reconciliation is a journey we are all responsible for.

One way we are taking action is by providing monthly donations to the Moose Hide Campaign; a small but ongoing act of land tax and reparation.
🔗 https://moosehidecampaign.ca

We invite you to take time today to learn from Indigenous voices, reflect on Canada’s history, and explore ways you can support reconciliation in your own life and community.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

09/25/2026

Therapy can be difficult and comfortable at the same time.

Talking about hard things isn't always easy. Sometimes therapy brings up emotions, memories, or conversations you'd rather avoid.

But therapy can also be a place where you feel safe, supported, understood, and completely yourself.

You don't have to choose between growth and comfort. Sometimes the safest space is the one where you're finally able to do the hard work. 💛

🔗 Connect with us today at obpwellness.com/connect

📍 Airdrie | Calgary | Cochrane

Grateful to be a part of such a wonderful group.
09/25/2026

Grateful to be a part of such a wonderful group.

Starting therapy can be a big step for both kids and parents. 💛Once your child is in therapy, your role doesn't disappea...
09/24/2026

Starting therapy can be a big step for both kids and parents. 💛

Once your child is in therapy, your role doesn't disappear. In fact, the support you provide at home can be an important part of the process.

You don't need to know everything your child talks about in therapy. Instead, focus on creating a steady, supportive environment where they feel safe to be themselves.

Think less interrogation, more connection. Less pressure, more patience.

At Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness, we provide child and youth therapy in Airdrie, Calgary, and Cochrane, Alberta, supporting children, teens, and families through anxiety, big emotions, life transitions, behaviour challenges, and more.

🔗 Read more in our latest blog: obpwellness.com/blog
🔗 Considering therapy for your child? Connect with our team at obpwellness.com/connect.

Habits aren’t just about willpower. 🧠 They’re shaped by cues, repetition, and the needs our behaviours are trying to mee...
09/22/2026

Habits aren’t just about willpower. 🧠 They’re shaped by cues, repetition, and the needs our behaviours are trying to meet.

Understanding your patterns can help you build healthier habits and make lasting changes.

At Off the Beaten Path Psychology and Wellness, we can help you better understand the patterns that shape your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

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