Bluebird Psychology

08/05/2026

Bluebird Psychology is now booking gifted assessments for Westmount Charter School for this fall! Head on over to the link in our bio to learn more about our assessment process, or use our convenient online booking platform to schedule your appointment today! 📚✏️🎓

05/21/2026

Teaching kids healthy coping skills is one of the most valuable tools we can give them! When children learn how to manage stress, express emotions, calm their minds, and ask for support, they build a strong foundation that carries them into adolescence and adulthood.

Coping skills help children navigate challenges with confidence, develop resilience, and understand that big feelings are manageable. By practicing these tools early, we’re not just helping kids through difficult moments today, we’re also equipping them with lifelong strategies to care for their mental and emotional well-being in the future.

If you’re looking for new strategies to try at home, consider starting with some of the simple and effective coping skills listed here!

05/20/2026

We have officially opened our new office expansion this week, and here is a sneak peek at what you’ll find when you visit!

Over the past year, we’ve watched so many parents balance laptops on their laps in our waiting room - and we thought, we can do better than that! Our new space includes a dedicated workspace so you can stay productive while your little ones are with us.

We also designed the space to feature a little market square, complete with bistro seating, a flower shop, and a grocery store - all with kids in mind! 🌷🛒

We can’t wait for you to see the rest and experience it in person!

www.bluebirdpsychology.ca

05/20/2026

We have some exciting news at Bluebird Psychology - we now offer play therapy for children ages 4–17 in Calgary!

Is your child struggling with any of these?
→ Explosive meltdowns that come out of nowhere
→ Anxiety or school refusal
→ Big emotions they can't seem to control
→ Behaviour challenges that are exhausting the whole family
→ Big life changes that they're struggling to process

Play therapy might be exactly what they need.

Unlike traditional talk therapy, play therapy meets children where they are, using sand tray, art, and imaginative play to help them express and work through what they can't yet put into words.

Our Registered Play Therapist creates a warm, safe space where real healing happens naturally through play.

We're now accepting new clients and offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to get started.

Head to www.bluebirdpsychology.ca to learn more! 💙

02/18/2026

Sometimes stress relief is simpler and more fun than we think!

Registered Psychologist and Practice Owner Amy Dykstra recently spoke with Angela Haupt at Time Magazine about how kids’ puzzles can help adults reset, refocus, and reduce stress. Small, manageable activities can create powerful shifts in our day!

Check out the full article below!

Easy puzzles come with all kinds of mental benefits.

02/11/2026

We are thinking about the children, teachers, parents, first responders, and all those who are impacted by the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. Our hearts are with you ♥️.

09/29/2025

We recently shared some helpful tips for navigating back-to-school sleep challenges with ! Head to the link below to read the article!

The school year is in full swing, which means kids are getting up earlier. Mornings don't have to be a battle if you follow these expert-backed tips for helping them adjust to their new routine.

09/05/2025

Psychologist and Clinic Owner Amy Dykstra shared some practical parenting tips for managing screen time with your little ones with this week! Click the link below to read!

Learn how to survive as a busy parent in the digital age

09/05/2025

Everyone has areas of strength and areas of need. Sometimes, those areas of need get in the way of success.

Psychoeducational testing can help you understand why you or your child is having academic difficulties or why they are displaying social, emotional, or behavioural challenges.

Knowing how you or your child learns will lead to tools and strategies that can help enhance success at school, at home, and in the community!

Click on the link in our bio to learn more about our psychoeducational assessments and how they can help your child!

08/06/2025

Are you struggling with a clingy kid? Registered Psychologist & Bluebird Psychology owner Amy Dykstra shared some practical, compassionate tips to help your child feel more secure with Today's Parent. Click below to read!

So your kid's basically a human f***y pack. How to gently unpack that baggage and move into more independence.