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Narrative Roots Therapy Registered Provisional Psychologist: Narrative, Feminist and Chronic Pain Therapy.

Eco-psychologist & Certified ANFT Forest Therapy Guide
Uninvited Settler on Treaty 7 Land
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09/20/2026

A lovely day with the trees yesterday. Gifting ourselves time to slow down and reconnect with all of our senses. To breathe and be with the shift of seasons, to find treasures, and gifts in our own hearts. See you next time. Next Forest Bathing Walk with Jo is October 24. Email to register. Link in bio.


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Hi there. Join me down here on the forest floor would you?  I have a question for you… I wonder when the last time was t...
09/17/2026

Hi there. Join me down here on the forest floor would you? I have a question for you…
I wonder when the last time was that you stopped? I mean really stopped. Stopped to take a breath and notice where you are right here, right now. Stopped to reconnect, recharge, and breathe with the more than human world around you? We’ve still got some spots left in this Saturday’s September 19 Forest Bathing Walk in at the Glenmore Reservoir. I’d love to walk with you. Email to register. Link is in the bio as well.
See you in the trees
Jo

As the days and nights cool here in our part of the world and we approach the great equalizer that is fall equinox and a...
09/09/2026

As the days and nights cool here in our part of the world and we approach the great equalizer that is fall equinox and a time for harvesting (of the earth and within ourselves) I invite you to reconnect, recharge and breathe in community and step back into relationship with nature this fall.

We all know being outside feels good, but sometimes we need that nudge, that invitation. That reminder to say you are welcome here too.

As a certified Association of Nature & Forest Therapy forest therapy guide, a member of Nature and Forest Therapy of Canada and a Healthy By Nature | PaRx, Learning by Nature, Nature at Work PaRx connector and prescriber, I am SO very passionate about sharing the mental and physical health benefits of being outside and stepping back into relationship with nature.

Maybe you are curious about the physiological benefits like boosting your immune system, lowering your blood pressure or reducing pain, or maybe the psychological impacts of improved cognitive functioning, creativity and memory call to you more, or even if you just want to reduce feelings of stress, anxiety or a depression that you are moving with these days, the forest has your back and I’d love to be your guide.

On a public forest bathing walk we will take a gentle stroll together for about 2-3 hours reawakening all your senses and rekindle that feeling you have, that craving for something different, that pull to a sense of awe that connects us all. That’s the forest calling you home.

I can’t wait to walk with you.


Private practice update. Hi folks, it’s been a minute 👋👋👋 Hopping on here to share that as I start my final journey towa...
09/09/2026

Private practice update. Hi folks, it’s been a minute 👋👋👋 Hopping on here to share that as I start my final journey towards full registration I have decided to temporarily close my books to new psychotherapy clients.

As I tackle the EPPP (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology) I’m still available to see returning clients (that I’ve seen within six months) but otherwise I’m putting my student hat back on for this final push. If you are a recent or past client, you’ve received an email so feel free to reach out to me directly about availability.

As I round the corner on this almost 10 year journey, the metaphor of a triathlon (well more like an ultra 🤪) has landed in my heart: I’ve finished the swim (grad school), the bike (credentialing), and now I’m about to start the run (EPPP).

Good thing my heart still loves a good race. See you on the other side friends. Thanks for being here. 🫶

PS - although I don’t have the capacity to take on new psychotherapy clients right now feel free to check out my next post sharing that fall public & private forest bathing walks are still available for booking.

Fall always feels like a big exhale to me. A time to unburden. A time to rest. If you are carrying something heavy, perh...
08/22/2026

Fall always feels like a big exhale to me. A time to unburden. A time to rest. If you are carrying something heavy, perhaps walking your own grief journey, maybe joining us in community could help carry your load. 🫶🍁

The Good Grief program offers an eight-week series of gentle nature walks in Fish Creek Provincial Park.

Spending time in nature can be healing for those facing loss or life transitions. Walk 1.5 to 2 km on peaceful trails, accompanied by caring Volunteer Companions.

There are Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening walks available this fall. See the link-tree for registration details.

Please note that this program is not intended to provide counselling.

Lughnasadh summer harvest lessons from a back alley raspberry patch:1. Even if you get planted in a place you didn’t pla...
08/01/2026

Lughnasadh summer harvest lessons from a back alley raspberry patch:

1. Even if you get planted in a place you didn’t plan on, growth still happens.

2. Fruit takes time.

3. When it’s time to harvest it can help to shift your perspective. Ask yourself where you haven’t looked. You never know what’s waiting underneath.

4. Harvest can be messy and it can hurt sometimes on the way to the sweet spots.

5. Remember to take a deep breath and soak in the moment when you harvest.

6. Share what you grow in community, it will go further than you think.

Happy all! What are you harvesting with the land or in your heart?
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Jo

PS - I haven’t put one of these on here before, but as far as disclaimers go remember this may be a new therapy business account but this isn’t therapy. It’s just instagram and a place where I think out loud sometimes so you can get an idea of some of the ways I show up in the world. If you think I might be fit for you, reach out and let’s have a chat. Free 45-minute consultations available.


07/28/2026

Hi. 👋 Just putting this here in case you need it today too. 🌿✨

06/21/2026

Good morning Happy Solstice. May the light from this sunrise on this, the longest day of our year land in your heart where it needs and be there for you to reach throughout this day and the rest of the season. Solstice blessings everyone. 💫✨🫶

Grateful to some intrepid colleagues at Riverwest Therapy Collective for joining me on another one of my practice group ...
06/14/2026

Grateful to some intrepid colleagues at Riverwest Therapy Collective for joining me on another one of my practice group forest bathing walks this weekend as I continue my training with Association of Nature & Forest Therapy
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Lots of learning and noticing reconnecting and slowing down. Something we admitted we all needed to intentionally step out of the frenetic pace of our lives.
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Thanks for joining Taylor Callaghan and Felicia Bibeau 🌙 | ADHD & Trauma Therapist | Calgary 🇨🇦
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Want to join me next time? Check the link in my bio. I have three pay-what-you-can walks coming up in the next few months: June 27, July 4 & July 11. I’d love to be your guide. 🌳💫


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Tuesday 12pm - 7pm

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