Linda Kalman MA, MSW

Linda Kalman MA, MSW My work is consistent and committed to the client. Humour and empathy are a large part of who I am.

Specializing in:
grief related to death and non-death loss
Chronic illness, end of life issues, relationship work
Anxiety and depression, the specific issues faced by Adult Children of Mentally Ill Parents, as well as the issues faced by parents of mentally ill children
Parenting, gender issues
Trauma

Wishing you all a New Year of good health, connection, and heart filling moments.Shana Tovah .
09/10/2026

Wishing you all a New Year of good health, connection, and heart filling moments.Shana Tovah .

08/09/2026

Rest is not time lost. It is how you find your way back to yourself. In Journey to the Heart, Melody Beattie reminds us that choosing what recharges you is an act of care in itself.

05/23/2026

Take notes folks đź©·

05/23/2026

Why does a multi-day camp make such a difference?

Because healing doesn’t happen in a single moment.

It happens in layers.

At Summer Camp, kids are given something rare:

Time.

Time to feel safe.
Time to open up.
Time to trust others.
Time to just be kids again.

And within that time, they begin to experience:

✨ “I’m not the only one”
✨ “It’s okay to talk about this”
✨ “I can feel joy again”

What starts as a camp…
becomes a turning point.

Not because grief disappears
but because they no longer carry it alone.

Myra’s Kids Weekend Summer Camp: Registration now open

05/06/2026

A PSA for - emotional abuse IS abuse. It should never be dismissed or downplayed (“Well, at least they didn’t hit you!”).

Emotional abuse by a romantic partner is as painful and dangerous as physical abuse. Many survivors of abuse experience severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) due to their partner’s emotionally abusive behavior, even after the relationship has ended.

Emotional abuse by a partner looks like:

đź’” Name calling and insults
đź’” Blaming you for everything
đź’” Extreme jealousy
đź’” Intimidation
đź’” Shaming and humiliation
đź’” Isolation
đź’” Controlling what you do and where you go
đź’” Stalking, in person and online

If this sounds like your relationship, know that this is NOT acceptable, and you do not deserve to be treated this way.

When you’re ready, call your local DV hotline. That number here in Philadelphia is 1-866-723-3014. If you live outside of Philly, call the National DV Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

[Image description: A picture of words on a purple background that read: “Emotional abuse IS abuse.”]

05/03/2026

NEDIC is Canada’s source for eating disorder education and support. We guide people to trustworthy information and resources relevant to their needs. Our aim is to connect communities and care providers for the benefit of every body. Reach out to NEDIC's helpline by phone, email, or live chat for eating disorder support, information, resources, and referrals.

05/01/2026

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04/29/2026

Our newest support group for Spouses and Partners takes place for the first time tomorrow, Wednesday April 29th, at 6:30pm. If you have a partner who lives with mental health challenges, this group can help you. Free, online, and no need to register in advance. Details: amiquebec.org/support

04/18/2026

10 things she learned in 2026

1. She’s not responsible for managing other people’s emotions. She finally understood that carrying everyone else’s feelings was never her job, and that protecting her peace doesn’t make her selfish—it makes her wise.

2. Saying no without explaining herself doesn’t make her rude. She doesn’t need to write paragraphs just to justify her boundaries. A simple “no” is complete, valid, and enough.

3. She doesn’t owe anyone access to her just because they want it. Just because someone misses her, needs her, or chooses her doesn’t mean she has to choose them back. Her energy is not an open door anymore.

4. People will call her difficult when she stops being convenient. And she learned to be okay with that. Because being “easy to deal with” often meant she was abandoning herself—and she refuses to do that now.

5. Her gut has been right every single time she ignored it. Every red flag she excused, every feeling she brushed aside—it was all trying to protect her. Now, she listens. Now, she trusts herself.

6. She can’t pour from an empty cup so she’s got to take care of herself. She stopped running on fumes for people who wouldn’t do the same. Rest, healing, and self-care are no longer optional—they’re necessary.

7. Rest isn’t lazy. Burnout is what happens when she forgets this. She no longer glorifies exhaustion or overworking just to prove her worth. Slowing down doesn’t mean falling behind—it means preserving herself.

8. She’s been apologizing for existing and she’s done with that. Done shrinking, done over-explaining, done making herself smaller to make others comfortable. She deserves to take up space—fully and unapologetically.

9. Not everyone deserves a second chance just because they asked for one. Some people only come back because they know she has a good heart. But she learned that protecting her heart matters more than proving it.

10. She’s allowed to outgrow people, places, and versions of herself. Growth means change, and not everyone is meant to come along for the journey. She’s no longer afraid of leaving behind what no longer aligns with who she’s becoming.

In 2026, she didn’t just learn lessons—she became someone stronger, wiser, and more at peace with herself. And that’s something no one can take away from her.

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