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Kristyn Georget Counselling

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Kristyn Georget Counselling

Registered Psychologist providing individual therapy in-person in Medicine Hat and virtual for all of Alberta

Registered Clinical Counsellor in B.C.

providing virtual individual appointments

06/15/2026

Being the default parent isn't just about doing more...It's about remembering more.

The appointments.
The forms.
The birthday gifts.
The lunch supplies.
The worries that keep you awake at night.
The endless mental checklist running quietly in the background.

It's work that often goes unnoticed because so much of it happens inside your head.

If you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or touched out, it doesn't necessarily mean you're doing something wrong.

It might mean you've been carrying a lot for a long time.

Take this as your reminder:

🤍 You don't have to do it all alone.
🤍 Your needs matter too.
🤍 Rest is productive.
🤍 Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.

To the default parents carrying the invisible load every day: I see you.

Which part of the mental load feels heaviest for you right now?

06/11/2026

For years, I thought happiness lived somewhere in the future.

After the to-do list was done.
After the stressful season ended.
After I became more productive, more organized, more successful.

But happiness kept moving.

The research is actually pretty clear: happiness isn't primarily built through achievement.

It's built through connection, meaning, gratitude, self-compassion, movement, and feeling like we belong.

The things that support our wellbeing are often simple.

Not easy.
But simple.

Maybe happiness isn't waiting for you on the other side of becoming someone different.

Maybe it's found in how you treat yourself and connect with others today.

Save this when you need a reminder

06/09/2026

One of the hardest parts of adulthood is realizing that the village you imagined may not be the village you have.

Maybe family isn't nearby.
Maybe friendships changed.
Maybe the people you expected support from aren't able to offer it.

And that can hurt.

There is real grief in letting go of the picture you once had of what support would look like.

But there is also hope.

Because villages aren't always inherited.

Sometimes they're built.

They are made up of neighbours, teachers, coworkers, friends, therapists, teammates, fellow parents, and unexpected people who show up consistently and remind us that we're not alone.

Research tells us that connection and belonging are among the strongest predictors of wellbeing and happiness.

Not because we need hundreds of people.

But because we need a few safe people.

If your village looks different than you expected, you're not failing.

You might simply be building something new.

❤️ Who is someone in your village that you're grateful for today?

06/05/2026

I've lost count of how many times I have heard "I just want to feel happier".
What does that even mean? Good thing with research we can study things like 'Happiness'.

Swipe to discover which one you're missing →

06/03/2026

POV: you just told your psychologist the most unhinged, chaotic, deeply personal story of your life… and it’s staying locked in the vault. 🔒

Psychologists are basically professional secret keepers with graduate degrees, coffee addictions, and really good poker faces.

No judgment. No gossip. Just a safe space to unload the things you can’t say anywhere else.

We hear a lot.
And yes — we’ve probably heard worse. 😉

06/01/2026

Not all emotions feel good…
but all of them are useful.

We’re often taught to avoid, fix, or push away certain feelings—especially the uncomfortable ones.

But emotions aren’t problems.
They’re signals.

Anxiety → something matters
Sadness → something needs care
Anger → something feels unfair
Overwhelm → something is too much

When we ignore them, they get louder.
When we listen, they guide us.

You don’t have to:
✖️ suppress
✖️ judge
✖️ rush through them

You get to:
✔️ feel them
✔️ understand them
✔️ move through them

That’s where real regulation begins.

🤍 Your emotions aren’t working against you—they’re working for you.

05/28/2026

The pressure on moms is quiet… but constant.

Be present.
Be patient.
Keep the house together.
Advance your career.
Stay fit.
Don’t lose yourself.
But also—don’t complain.

Somewhere along the way, the expectation became:
Do everything, and make it look effortless.

That’s not sustainable.
And it’s a huge reason so many moms feel burnt out.

Burnout isn’t because you’re not coping well enough.
It’s what happens when the expectations placed on you exceed the support you’re given.

You can love your kids deeply
and still feel overwhelmed.
You can be a good mom
and still need a break.

Both can exist at the same time.

🤍 You were never meant to carry this much alone.

05/26/2026

If you feel exhausted no matter how much you sleep…
if everything feels heavier than it should…

It might not be you.
It might be burnout.

Save this as your reminder 🤍

05/21/2026

Just going to leave this truth bomb here for anyone who needs it

05/20/2026

Saw this quote and fell in love with it...

Have self-respect.
Know your worth.
Set the boundary.

Healthy people do not turn their backs on you when you stand up for yourself or disagree with them - they meet you with understanding and compassion. They may not like what you say or your feelings but they do not argue or blame you.

If a bridge burns because you express your thoughts, feelings, or needs - let it burn.

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202A 73 7th Street SE
Medicine Hat, AB

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://kristyngeorgetcounselling.com/

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