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Heidema Psychology Group NWT

Based in Fort Smith, we are a team of psychologists and counsellors providing services to residents across the North.

08/19/2026

Going back to school can be an exciting time, especially getting to see friends or meeting new students or getting into a new classroom. But, going back to school can create a lot of anxiety for children and youth as well, especially if they struggle with or have fears about change.

Research shows that mental health struggles often increase for individuals when they return to school after breaks (like summer break). This may be a time to keep an eye on your child and do more check ins to see if they need support.

Heidema Psychology has therapists available to work with children, youth, and families. Reach out to Lindy to book your first session at [email protected] or call/text (867) 888-3882

08/12/2026

August already?

We often go into summer thinking it will be a great time to relax and feel refreshed from the summer sun, but instead you might be juggling childcare, vacations, disrupted routines, work demands, and the pressure to "make the most" of the last weeks of summer.

Burnout doesn't only happen in busy seasons. It can happen when you're trying to keep up with expectations that never seem to slow down.

If you're feeling exhausted, irritable, emotionally drained, or like you have nothing left to give, your mind and body may be asking for more rest, boundaries, and self-compassion. Take some time to figure out things that actually restore your energy and helps you rest before starting a new season.

You don't have to wait until you're completely overwhelmed to seek support. Therapy can be a space to reconnect with yourself, process stress, and build sustainable ways of coping so you can avoid burnout altogether. Your mental health is just as important as getting things done!

08/05/2026

If you’re noticing these signs in yourself, you may need some more time to focus on supporting your nervous system and building a sense of safety. Try muscle relaxation or stretching, deep breathing, finding things around you with your five senses, and connecting with people who help you feel safe. If your community is on evacuation notice or alert, preparing a “just in case” bag of essentials or keepsakes that you’d like to take with you can make things feel more predictable too.

Remember that you are not alone 🩵there are many communities that have made it through wildfires, and you will too.

07/22/2026

A mindful moment 🌲

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07/15/2026

Paying for therapy sessions can create more unnecessary stress and barriers to reaching your goals. Luckily, you may be eligible for free or reimbursable sessions with our therapists if you are a residential school survivor, intergenerational residential school survivor, GNWT employee, or if you are looking for legal support due to family, sexual, gender-based violence.

Residential School Health Support Program: You are eligible if you, your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, your spouse’s family, or any relative who has experienced the effects of intergenerational trauma associated with a family member's time at a Residential School/

GNWT Employees: Through your health insurance, session fees can be reimbursed! If you are a non-GNWT with health insurance, check your coverage to see if you are also eligible!

Individuals seeking legal support: The YWCA’s Independent Legal Advice & Representation [email protected] to get started!

If you think you are eligible for free sessions, contact our admin manager, Lindy, to book your first session! [email protected] or 867-888-3882

07/08/2026

We all need a little more mindfulness in our lives 😌 Swipe through to see the benefits that mindfulness can bring into your life!

07/01/2026

Today can bring mixed emotions. Take a moment to check in with yourself:

What am I feeling today?

What is keeping me grounded?

What can I choose to celebrate? What am I not obligated to celebrate?

What do I want to carry into July?

Today can bring mixed emotions. Take a moment to check in with yourself:

What am I feeling today?

What is keeping me grounded?

What can I choose to celebrate? What am I not obligated to celebrate?

What do I want to carry into July?

06/21/2026

Happy Indigenous People’s Day! Today we are celebrating the major milestones and resilience of Indigenous people and recognizing the deep seated hardships they have overcome, and are continuing to overcome, to get to where they are today.

Indigenous People are unique in the many ways they live their life, and are deserving of a unique way of supporting their mental health.

The First Nations Mental Wellness Framework demonstrates how mental wellness is a balance of the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional states, and the supports that must be in place to achieve mental wellness.

The framework begins with:

🌱Hope, which is promoted by connection to the spirit

🌱A sense of belonging, created by a connection to family, community, land, and ancestry

🌱A sense of meaning, which comes from knowing who you are and where you come from, allowing you to think, feel, and understand life from an Indigenous perspective

🌱Purpose, coming from understanding the unique First Nations ways of being and doing in the world.

Indigenous lives matter, and we need to honour their ways of life that bring them closer to mental wellness 🪶

06/17/2026

06/10/2026

June is here and half the year has passed. You’ve been thinking of starting therapy, and you’re in the right place!

At Heidema Psychology, we have 4 therapists ready to support your needs. Services we provide are:
🌿Individual Therapy (stress, complex trauma, mood disorders)

🌿Couples Therapy

🌿Assessments

🌿Consultation

Most extended health benefits (like Canada LIfe for GNWT employees) will cover the cost of session fees, and we also do direct billing if you are a survivor of residential school, RCMP, or military.

Call or text (867) 888-3882 or email [email protected] to book your first session today!

Address

8 Breynat Street
Fort Smith, NT
X0E0P0

Telephone

+18678883882

Website

http://www.heidpsych.com/

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