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NOVA Counselling Services NOVA Counselling Services provides ART Therapy and couples counselling in Calgary, with virtual sessions across Alberta.

Trauma‑informed, evidence‑based support.

Last week, I signed up for the 75 Strong Challenge with Ray . One of the goals is 10,000 steps a day.My puppy is very ha...
09/10/2026

Last week, I signed up for the 75 Strong Challenge with Ray . One of the goals is 10,000 steps a day.

My puppy is very happy about this new commitment. 🐶

I’m still negotiating with myself some days. 😂

But it has made me notice something I’ve been learning more and more about myself: my body really likes consistency. Not perfection. Not doing everything exactly right. Just consistency.

Some days I reach 10,000 steps, and some days I don’t. I’m realizing that missing the goal doesn’t mean I need to start over tomorrow or wait for Monday to “get back on track.” I can simply keep showing up.

There’s something powerful about that—not just with movement, but with so many things in life. We can spend so much energy thinking about when we’ll start again, do better, or finally get it right.

Sometimes, the most meaningful thing we can do is ask:

What can I do today? What feels possible right now?

No perfect plan. No starting over. Just showing up.

And if I happen to get a little extra motivation from a very enthusiastic puppy along the way, I’ll take it. 🐾

Ever feel like you’re having the exact same argument on repeat? 🔄When communication breaks down, it’s rarely about who’s...
09/03/2026

Ever feel like you’re having the exact same argument on repeat? 🔄

When communication breaks down, it’s rarely about who’s right or wrong—it’s about wanting to feel heard, valued, and connected.

In couples therapy, we look beyond the surface conflict to understand the emotional cycle driving it. Using evidence-based approaches like Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), we help you and your partner create a safe space to break old patterns, rebuild trust, and restore deep emotional intimacy.

You don't have to navigate the distance alone. Connection is closer than you think. ❤️

📍 Book your free consultation today at novacounsellingservices.com

🧠 ART Therapy: Myths vs. Facts ✨Let's bust some common myths about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and see how it h...
07/21/2026

🧠 ART Therapy: Myths vs. Facts ✨

Let's bust some common myths about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and see how it helps your brain to restructure. 👇

❌ Myth: "It’s just EMDR." ✅ Fact: Both are effective, but ART focuses on processing one scene at a time, providing a different, targeted approach compared to EMDR’s timeline.

❌ Myth: "It erases your memories." ✅ Fact: "Keep the knowledge, lose the pain." ART helps your brain process and restructure memories so the facts remain, but the distress is gone.

❌ Myth: "You have to talk about your trauma in detail." ✅ Fact: ART is "low-talk." You can process everything internally with your therapist's guidance—no need to speak the details out loud.

Ready to heal? 🕊️ Book a consult at novacounsellingservices.com

My emotional support team: one gives hugs, the other gives fur. Both demand snacks. 🐶❤️
06/30/2026

My emotional support team: one gives hugs, the other gives fur. Both demand snacks. 🐶❤️

06/22/2026

EFCT Therapy in Calgary (Couples, Families, and Adolescents)

If you feel stuck in the same arguments, disconnected, or unsure how to reach each other again, EFCT (Emotionally Focused Counselling Therapy) can help.

At Nova Counselling Services in Calgary, we support couples, families, and adolescents in understanding the emotions underneath conflict, rebuilding trust, and creating more secure, supportive relationships.

Book a free 15-minute consultation at novacounsellingservices.com to see if EFCT is the right fit for you. 💬🤝

06/22/2026

It's about a dance that has become painful, where underlying fears and needs are unintentionally triggering a cycle that pushes you further apart. ❤️‍🩹

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) offers a compassionate way out of this cycle. EFCT creates a safe space to slow things down, allowing you both to truly see and hear what your partner is trying to communicate beneath the surface. It's about understanding the deeper emotions and needs that drive these patterns, leading to a profound shift in how you interact.

In EFCT, the focus isn't on blaming, but on healing the connection itself. We work together to understand how things got difficult and distant, and to start rebuilding the safety and emotional bond that may have been lost. It's about transforming conflict into connection and creating a more secure, loving relationship.

When something hard happens, your mind may move on, but your nervous system can stay on alert. 🚨That can show up as:● in...
06/17/2026

When something hard happens, your mind may move on, but your nervous system can stay on alert. 🚨

That can show up as:
● intrusive memories or flashbacks
● feeling on edge or easily startled
● sleep issues
● avoiding certain places or situations

ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) is a structured approach that can help reduce the intensity of triggers and help you feel more grounded again. 🌿


"I didn't think it would work that fast."That's one of the most common things I hear after a first ART session. 🌿Not bec...
05/19/2026

"I didn't think it would work that fast."

That's one of the most common things I hear after a first ART session. 🌿

Not because healing is magic — but because ART works with the image and feeling of a memory, not just the words around it. When the nervous system releases what it's been holding, the shift can be surprisingly quick.

This is true for adults, teenagers, and children alike.

If you've been curious — I put together a free guide that walks through exactly how ART works and what to expect.

📖 Download it free: https://www.novacounsellingservices.com/free-art-guide-pdf

Wishing you a happy long weekend 🤩I hope you get a chance to slow down, rest, and do something that helps you feel more ...
05/17/2026

Wishing you a happy long weekend 🤩

I hope you get a chance to slow down, rest, and do something that helps you feel more like yourself again. If this weekend feels heavy for any reason, that is OK too. Be gentle with yourself and take it one step at a time.

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