Renee Meggs Psychologist

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10/13/2026

You don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to reach out. Whether you’re navigating stress, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, a life transition, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, there’s room for your story.

At Focused Solutions Counselling & Coaching, we support individuals, couples, and families with counselling in Canmore and online across Alberta.

Book a free 15-minute consultation through the link in our bio. Let’s talk about what support could look like for you.

10/09/2026

Walking meditation: What do you see, hear, or feel? 🏔️🐾

The sound of your feet meeting the trail. A loon calling across the lake. Moss-covered trees over a river. A rainbow in the waterfall’s mist. Your dog pausing on a mountain peak.

You can begin a mindfulness practice simply by noticing what’s around you.

As you walk, feel the ground beneath your feet. Listen to one sound. Notice a colour, a texture, or the air against your skin. When your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to the next step.

Practising this pause offers an opportunity to notice your emotions, make room for them, and choose how you respond. Emotional regulation doesn’t mean being calm all the time—it means developing skills to navigate what you feel with greater awareness and care.

Want support developing emotional regulation skills, managing stress, or bringing mindfulness into everyday life? Book a free 15-minute consultation with Renée Meggs, Registered Psychologist, at Focused Solutions Counselling & Coaching in Canmore.

Visit reneemeggs.com to book. 🌿

10/06/2026

“We never fight.” Sometimes couples wear those words like a badge of honour—a sign of a strong relationship.

But sometimes, underneath that silence, are things neither person says.

“It’s not worth an argument.”
“It’s not a big enough deal.”
“I’ll just let it go.”

You don’t need to discuss every irritation. But when you repeatedly leave upsets and disagreements unspoken, they don’t necessarily disappear. Over time, the distance can grow until you feel an ocean between you—and wonder how you got there.

Healthy conflict matters. Being able to say what hurts, listen with curiousity, and work through differences respectfully can help you feel understood and closer to one another.

At Focused Solutions Counselling and Coaching, we help couples develop constructive ways to address unresolved, unspoken disagreements—big or small.

Want your relationship to grow stronger and closer? Let’s talk. Book a free 15-minute consultation through the link in our bio.



09/28/2026

When your thoughts are racing, try stepping outside and noticing what’s around you. 🍂

Look at the colours in the leaves. Follow a bird across the sky. Notice the shape of the mountains, the feel of the air, and the sounds you can hear.

You don’t have to make your mind go quiet. Gently bringing your attention to what you see, hear, and feel can help you slow down and feel more grounded.

What’s one thing you notice outdoors today?



09/22/2026

Have you ever noticed how quickly a familiar song, gentle rain or the sound of moving water can change how you feel?

Sound can influence arousal, attention and emotion. Slow, predictable or resonant sounds may help some people feel more settled—although the sounds that feel calming are different for everyone.

Experiment with:

🌧️ Gentle rain
🔥 A crackling fire
🌊 Flowing water
🌲 Wind moving through the trees
🐦 Birdsong
🎶 Music that helps you breathe a little more slowly
🤍 White, pink or brown noise
🔔 Singing bowls or other resonant tones

If one sound makes you feel more tense or distracted, you don’t need to force it. Try another and notice what your nervous system responds to.

What sound helps you feel calmer?



09/20/2026

It’s easy to believe that your relationship would improve if your partner would finally listen, understand or change.

When both people wait for the other to make the first move, nothing positive happens—but emotional distance grows.

Taking responsibility for your part doesn’t mean accepting all the blame or doing all the work. It means noticing how you respond, communicate, withdraw, criticize or protect yourself—and choosing one small thing you can do differently.

You can’t control how your partner shows up. But you can decide how you want to show up.

Sometimes a different response is enough to interrupt things and create space for something new.

What is one small change you could make in your relationship?



09/14/2026

When your mind is racing, nature can help bring you back to the present moment.

Step outside and pause. Notice the colours. Listen to the water, wind, and birds. Breathe in the scents around you. Feel your feet on the ground and allow yourself, for a moment, simply to be.

Time in nature can calm the nervous system, interrupt anxious thoughts, reduce stress, and gently reconnect us with our senses. You don’t need a long hike—even a few mindful minutes outside can make a difference.

What do you notice first when you step outside: the sights, sounds, or smells?



09/09/2026

Whatever your age, relationship, family, or life story—you deserve a place where you feel seen, heard, and supported. 💛

I work with adults, couples, families, children, and teens who are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and the many complexities of being human.

Counselling isn’t about having something “wrong” with you. It’s about having a supportive space to understand yourself more deeply, strengthen your relationships, heal from difficult experiences, and move toward the life you want.

In-person counselling is available in Canmore, with online appointments available throughout Alberta.

Wondering whether counselling might be right for you? Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation.



09/07/2026

Step outside and notice what you see. 🍂

Look for the colours in the trees, birds moving across the landscape, clouds drifting overhead, sunlight on the mountains or water flowing over rocks.

Gently naming what you see can bring your attention out of anxious thoughts and back into the present moment. Time in nature may also help calm your nervous system, reduce stress and support your mood.

You don’t need a long hike or a perfect view. Even a few mindful minutes outdoors can help you pause, breathe and reconnect with the world around you.

What’s one thing you can see outside right now?



09/05/2026

If you keep waiting until everything is finished before allowing yourself to rest, rest may never come.

Feeling too busy to pause can be an early warning sign of burnout—not proof that you should push harder. Chronic stress can leave you feeling exhausted, irritable, overwhelmed, emotionally disconnected, or unable to switch off, even when you finally have the opportunity.

Rest is not something you have to earn. It is part of protecting your mental health, regulating your nervous system, and sustaining the energy you need for the people and responsibilities that matter to you.

You may not have time for an entire day off, but could you give yourself ten quiet minutes? Step outside. Take a slow walk. Breathe deeply. Stretch. Put down your phone. Let something wait.

Sometimes the moment you feel least able to pause is the moment you need it most.

What is one small way you could make space for rest today?




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820-8 Street #201A
Canmore, AB
T1W2B7

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 1pm - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm

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