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Sana Psychological 🏆 Recognized for excellence in mental health
Multiple specialties • One caring team
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A solo private counselling practice in Calgary, Alberta.

You ever scroll through your photo library and wonder how that photo got there and why it’s still there? Well, if you ha...
10/15/2026

You ever scroll through your photo library and wonder how that photo got there and why it’s still there?

Well, if you haven’t done that, we recently did and here are some of the random favorites…

I kind of want to use that doll picture as a profile picture but don’t think that would be suitable for a professional account… 😅

Have a fun and random day!

10/14/2026

What if you’re not tired because you need more sleep… but because your system never gets a chance to truly switch off? 🌿

The latest episode of the Sana Psychological Podcast is all about how to actually rest.

And no, we’re not talking about sleep. 😴

We’re talking about the kind of rest that comes from de-stimulating, slowing down, and giving your nervous system permission to move out of “on” mode.

Because scrolling on the couch, squeezing more into your downtime, or constantly consuming information isn’t always restorative.

True rest can be quiet. Boring. Unproductive. Uncomfortable, even.

But it can also be where your system finally gets the space it needs to reset, regulate, and rejuvenate.

🎧 Tune into the latest episode and discover what real rest can look and feel like.

Find us on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

10/13/2026

I used to scoff at gratitude practices as they seemed… I don’t even know but there was a time when my mind wasn’t open to them. But, in the vein of practicing what I preach, I tried it for a few weeks and it was transformative.

I noticed sunrises, the beauty in the world around me and things I’d been missing that were there all along.

My gratitude practice has evolved over the years. Today it’s waking up and being thankful to be awake and alive, for the luxuries of life that we take for granted.

I find this practice rooting, calming and grounding. It shifts my perspective.

Does it get rid of everything unpleasant? Of course not.

But it provides a foundation from which to deal with life’s harder moments.

Been thinking about a change? Try a gentle gratitude practice.

10/09/2026

Free time randomly comes up as a therapist. When it does- what do we do?? Often it’s about:

-catching up on notes and reports
-catching up on eating
-catching up on hydration
-catching up on content creation
-catching up with colleagues
-catching up on continuing learning

And just… catching up! We know we’re not alone in often feeling ‘behind’ or that we need to catch up. Whether with random or intentional time, we hope that you can join us in slowing down, taking care of yourself and remembering that there will always be an ongoing to-do list. You’re right where you need to be.

10/08/2026

We hear people looking for true rest and breaks all the time, yet they often don’t hit the mark.

When scrolling, games, TV, doing something while listening to something, don’t quite cut it, try a sensory grounding moment instead.

Stop.

Turn off other noise and stimuli.

And just take in what’s around you. The sights, sounds, and smells.

Doing this regularly starts to connect us with true rejuvenation and can feel different then everything else we’ve been trying to do.

10/07/2026

Maybe this season isn’t asking us to do more. 🌿

Maybe it’s inviting us to soften. To slow down. To honour the natural ebb and flow of life instead of constantly pushing against it.

There are seasons for creating, growing, achieving and being outward-facing… and there are seasons for resting, reflecting, restoring and turning inward.

So if you’re feeling a little less productive lately, perhaps that’s not something to “fix.” Maybe it’s simply your body, mind and spirit asking for a different rhythm.

You’re allowed to move more slowly.
You’re allowed to do less.
You’re allowed to pause without earning it first.

We don’t have to bloom all year long. 🌙

Ever find yourself thinking:“If I can’t do it properly, I might as well not do it at all.”Or…“I missed one day, so I’ve ...
10/06/2026

Ever find yourself thinking:

“If I can’t do it properly, I might as well not do it at all.”

Or…

“I missed one day, so I’ve ruined everything.”

That’s all-or-nothing thinking — and it can quietly turn small setbacks into reasons to give up altogether.

The problem isn’t having high standards or wanting to do well. It’s when our thinking leaves no room for being human: mistakes, missed days, low-energy moments, imperfect attempts and everything in between.

The shift isn’t from all-or-nothing → always positive.

It’s from rigid → flexible.

From “I failed” to “This didn’t go how I hoped.”

From “I’ve ruined everything” to “What’s one thing I can do next?”

From “I have to do it perfectly” to “What would good enough look like today?”

In our latest Sana Psychological podcast episode, we explore this pattern and what it can look like in everyday life — including the ways we can begin creating more space between the extremes.

🎧 Give the episode a listen, and then ask yourself:

Where might I be treating something as all-or-nothing when there’s actually a middle ground?

We’d love for you to come check out the podcast! It’s available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.

Does fall bring out your all-or-nothing side?You’re motivated to get back into a routine… until suddenly it feels like y...
10/05/2026

Does fall bring out your all-or-nothing side?

You’re motivated to get back into a routine… until suddenly it feels like you have to do everything perfectly. And when that becomes impossible, it can be tempting to throw in the towel altogether.

But what if the goal isn’t perfection — but flexibility, consistency, and compassion? 🤎

Swipe through our carousel to explore why all-or-nothing patterns may feel more intense in the fall and what might be behind them.

🎙️ Want to dive deeper? Our podcast episode on this topic drops tomorrow! Tune in for a deeper conversation and practical insights you can take with you into the season.

And this is just the beginning 👀 Stay tuned for more information on this topic!

10/02/2026

Try this the next time you notice your inner critic getting loud.

Pause for a moment and ask yourself:

“If someone I loved were going through this, what would I say to them?”

Then, see if you can offer yourself those same words.

Maybe it sounds like:

🤎 “It makes sense that this feels hard.”
🤎 “I’m allowed to have difficult days.”
🤎 “I don’t have to do everything perfectly.”
🤎 “I can take this one step at a time.”

Self-compassion doesn’t mean ignoring responsibility or avoiding growth. It means recognizing that struggling is part of being human — and choosing to respond to yourself with the same kindness, patience, and understanding you might offer someone else.

As we move through the changing season, consider this your reminder: you don’t have to earn compassion.

Save this for a day when you need it, and follow along for more gentle ways to care for your mental health this fall. 🍁

10/01/2026

As the seasons change, you might notice that your mood, energy, motivation, or even your need for rest changes too.

Maybe you’re feeling a little more tired. Maybe your usual routines feel harder to maintain. Maybe you’re craving more quiet, comfort, or time to slow down.

These shifts can be a natural part of moving into a new season — and they’re worthy of grace and compassion, not judgment. 🤎

This month, we’re gently exploring the ways fall can affect our mental and emotional well-being, while learning how to navigate these changes with more self-compassion and less pressure to “push through.”

🍁 Follow along with us this month as we slow down, tune in, and make a little more room for ourselves.

You don’t have to navigate seasonal changes perfectly. You can meet yourself where you are.

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