LUNA Therapy & Lifestyle

11/08/2023

Thank you to everyone who has followed this page. I have not been actively updating it in some time. I will be closing this page in the coming week. If you would like to stay connected, please follow me on IG where I am much more active 🙏

02/17/2021

Every measure or milestone we’ve reached — like the one-year mark of when we first heard about COVID-19 — makes us more aware of how long we’ve been enduring the pandemic and the uncertainty of how much longer it’ll last.
Even now that there’s promising news about the vaccines, any optimism may be shielded by a layer of doubt and pessimism since so many things have gone wrong, Gold explained.

“People are afraid of getting their hopes up in some capacity because there are so many ways to be let down, and overall, it’s been disappointing in a lot of ways,” Gold said.

This is a reminder to embrace your emotions. Acknowledge them. Talk about them. Honour them. That is how you get through the burnout and maintain hope.

***If you are experiencing suicidal, passive suicidal, or self-harm thoughts, contact our Alberta wide help line 1-800-suicide or go to your nearest emergency room. Suicidal thoughts are an emergency.

The past few weeks of the coronavirus crisis have been especially taxing on our mental health. Here's why, and some advice on coping.

12/04/2020

A lot of writing advice is tailored to the fact that there are so, so, SO many writers frustrated that weekend warrior effort (or less!) isn't yielding career caliber results.

But for everyone else (and a few of THOSE folks) it's really important to be kind to yourself right now if you aren't able to crunch an extra twenty hours a week or something. You certainly don't need to be beating yourself up for not writing your novel or inventing calculus or something.

You have to make it through this if your dreams are going to.

05/19/2020

When life brings major changes, we are forced to discover a 'new normal'. In the beginning, this can feel overwhelming and uncomfortable - just like any change.

And just like any change, if we continue forward through the discomfort, we can find familiarity once again. We might even find ourselves in places far better than we ever imagined.

As we begin to discuss the possibility of re-opening businesses and returning to our pre-pandemic routines and activities, the phrase 'new normal,' continues to come up in these discussions. But, what exactly does it mean to create a so-called new normal? I have reflected on this question for a cou

03/18/2020

Due to the rapidly evolving circumstances with COVID-19, all appointments will now be online or by phone beginning today, March 18, except in extenuating circumstances.

You have the option to do the session by phone or video using Skype. At the time of your appointment, please find a private place to talk where you likely won't be interrupted.

If you would prefer to postpone your appointment to a later date, please email us at [email protected] or reschedule your appointment using the client portal.

If you are experiencing significant distress, suicidal ideation, or need immediate support. Please contact the distress line at 403-266-HELP or call 911.

As this situation evolves, we will keep you informed of changes to your service. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding during this time.

Please take care of yourself!

03/18/2020

Many of my clients have been reaching out for additional support as we face this global crisis. For that reason, I put together a few of my thoughts and suggestions on how to manage fear & anxiety during a crisis.

As of today, I will be moving all appointments to phone/video except in extenuating circumstances.

Please know that you are not alone. I will continue to offer you the support that you need to get through this difficult time. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re struggling.

As I always say, we’re not meant to go through life alone. In times like this, we survive and thrive by leaning on each other. Take care of each other! And, know that I am still here if you need me.

Many of my clients have reached out for additional support during this time of global crisis. For that reason, I wanted to provide some suggestions for managing fear and anxiety during a crisis. While we are all sharing in the collective experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, global or local crises ca

03/15/2020

I just want to say thank you to my clients who are taking precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, protecting each other, and myself.

I know there is a lot of anxiety and fear around this pandemic and what it could mean for your health, family, and finances. While it's important to take this pandemic seriously, it is also important to practice good self-care. Take a break from the news, find healthy distractions, get fresh air, and have fun.

Our immune systems are deeply connected to our stress levels and so it's equally as important to wash your hands, stay home when sick, and find light in your day.

Our healthcare system will be increasingly overburdened in the weeks to come, and so Alberta Health has created a self-assessment tool to determine whether you should call 811 to be tested for the virus. Please use this tool and share it with your loved ones.

If you are unable to come to the office for your appointment, I will be happy to set up a phone or video session with you. If you need to cancel last minute, there will be no late cancellation fee and we will get you re-booked as soon as you are feeling well.

If you need support, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Please note: You do not need to be tested for COVID-19 if in the past 14 days you have not traveled outside Canada or had contact with someone diagnosed as having COVID-19.

02/18/2020

For some of us, obtaining lasting love in our lives can be difficult. But it is not impossible. Read Dallis' latest article on how to achieve a lifestyle of love with 5 workable steps that any of us can take towards healing and love. Step out of the shadow of fear and into a life of love. You are worthy.

Love is a human need. It is an emotion that we all strive for in our relationships with others and with ourselves. Yet, for many of us, it can feel elusive. We often struggle to find lasting love in our relationships or for ourselves as a result of early life experiences that caused deep emotional w

02/17/2020

The February 2020 Loving Yourself & Others group is going even better than expected thanks to the willingness of this group to be vulnerable and take some risks. I can't wait to see the growth in each group member by week 5!

02/10/2020

Tonight is the first night of Dallis' Fertility Therapy Group 2020. Starts at 7pm; come 15 minutes early.

This is a drop-in group. Pre-Registration is not required but welcomed.

02/06/2020

“We feel many people have not understood that for many women, miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy will be the most traumatic event that has happened in their lives up to that point,” Dr. Tom Bourne.

The experience of a miscarriage is common and for this reason, women are often expected to just "move on," without treatment or consideration of the lasting physical, emotional and psychological impact. Miscarriages are often accompanied by grief, fear about the future, feelings of inadequacy and shame, self-blame, loss of trust, physical pain and bleeding, and in some cases, surgery, loss of fallopian tubes, and threatened death of the mother. Many women experience post-traumatic stress symptoms months and years after a miscarriage yet they are never offered treatment beyond receiving a pamphlet about grief when they leave their doctor's office or hospital.

New research is demonstrating that miscarriage loss is far more complex than previously thought and that early treatment of PTSD symptoms can lead to far better outcomes for mothers and future pregnancies.

If you or someone you know has experienced a miscarriage and is trying to conceive, consider attending our upcoming Fertility Therapy Group, facilitated by Dallis, who has expertise in fertility and trauma therapy. Details at https://lunatl.com/events/fertility-therapy-group/.

New research says many women struggle with depression, anxiety and PTSD months down the road.