Tri Lotus Psychotherapy

Tri Lotus Psychotherapy Providing individual and couples counselling in Calgary, AB.

Teens today are balancing so much; academics, friendships, social media, and self-image. It’s normal for them to feel ov...
11/20/2025

Teens today are balancing so much; academics, friendships, social media, and self-image. It’s normal for them to feel overwhelmed sometimes ❤️

As parents, your role isn’t to make the stress disappear, but to model calm, offer perspective, and remind them they’re not alone in learning to cope. 🌿

Try small, steady check-ins:

💬 “How’s your day feeling?”
💛 “What’s been weighing on you lately?”

Even short, low-pressure conversations can open the door to connection and healing.

Our therapists at Tri Lotus Psychotherapy help teens navigate the pressures of growing up in today’s world. And… we help support the parents too! Reach out via the link in bio to schedule a first appointment or complimentary 20min introductory call.

When your body’s on high alert, it’s not that you can’t relax - your body’s learned it’s safer not to.When your nervous ...
11/19/2025

When your body’s on high alert, it’s not that you can’t relax - your body’s learned it’s safer not to.

When your nervous system is activated, everything can feel louder - your thoughts, your heartbeat, your emotions. 💭💓

You’re not overreacting or “too much.” You’re responding the way your body learned to survive.

The goal isn’t to shut it down, but to meet it with gentleness.

Take a breath. Drop your shoulders. Let your body know, “It’s okay now.” 🌿

Generational patterns aren’t always obvious. 🧡🪴 Sometimes they sound like “tough love.”  🪴 Sometimes they sound like sil...
11/17/2025

Generational patterns aren’t always obvious. 🧡
🪴 Sometimes they sound like “tough love.”
🪴 Sometimes they sound like silence.
🪴 Sometimes they look like carrying everything alone because asking for help never felt safe.

These patterns shape how we parent and how we show up in the world.

The good news? 🌿

Generational healing begins the moment you notice a pattern and choose differently. 💚

Be gentle with yourself as you start this work. 🤍

Cycle-breaking happens in small, steady moments - not perfection. ✨

Check out our new blog post on our website at the link in bio: “Generational Healing: Why you don’t have to parent the way you were raised.”

Supporting a friend or partner who’s struggling can feel overwhelming. You want to help, but you might not know where to...
11/12/2025

Supporting a friend or partner who’s struggling can feel overwhelming.

You want to help, but you might not know where to start. 💭

The truth is, you don’t need the perfect words. What matters most is being present and listening without judgment.

💙 Try this: ask how they’d like to be supported, validate their feelings, and remind them that seeking therapy or professional help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

✨ Remember: you can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself, too.

Save this post for a reminder on how to show up with compassion.

Children open up when they feel seen, not judged. 🌱Start by naming your own emotions and inviting your child to share th...
11/09/2025

Children open up when they feel seen, not judged. 🌱

Start by naming your own emotions and inviting your child to share theirs.

This small daily practice helps build trust, empathy, and emotional awareness that lasts a lifetime 💛

Self-compassion doesn’t have to look like big, dramatic changes - sometimes it’s found in the quiet moments.🪴 A gentle r...
11/07/2025

Self-compassion doesn’t have to look like big, dramatic changes - sometimes it’s found in the quiet moments.

🪴 A gentle reminder that being human doesn’t mean being perfect.
🪴 Taking a deep breath instead of pushing through.
🪴 Doing one small act of care - a cup of tea, a short walk, a moment to rest - to remind yourself that you matter, too.

You don’t have to earn kindness. You’re already worthy of it. 💛

At Tri Lotus Psychotherapy, we help you learn how to treat yourself with the same care and understanding you give everyone else. 🌿

Therapy isn’t just about strategies or solutions - it’s about connection. The bond between you and your therapist is one...
11/06/2025

Therapy isn’t just about strategies or solutions - it’s about connection.

The bond between you and your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of meaningful change.

At Tri Lotus Psychotherapy, we know that healing happens in relationship.

That’s why our therapists focus first on building trust, warmth, and genuine connection - not perfection. Because before we can go deep, we have to feel safe. 💛

When you’re ready, we’re here to meet you - human to human. 🌿

Book a complimentary consult through the link in our bio.

When you’re starting to feel low, your inner voice often gets louder and more critical.Self-compassion doesn’t mean pret...
11/05/2025

When you’re starting to feel low, your inner voice often gets louder and more critical.

Self-compassion doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine, it means creating enough safety to move through the hard moment instead of fighting yourself. 🌿

Try one of these micro-practices today:
💛 Place a hand and breathe, calm the body first.
🪞 Ask, “Would I talk to a friend this way?”
☁️ Use the RAIN steps to notice and nurture.

Each time you respond to pain with gentleness, your brain learns a new pathway: I can be safe with myself.
That’s what real healing feels like.

Save this for a day when you need a softer tone inside your head 🌤️
You deserve the same compassion you offer others 🤍

🎃 Halloween can be a lot - late nights, sugar highs, excitement, and big feelings (for kids and parents).If your child m...
10/31/2025

🎃 Halloween can be a lot - late nights, sugar highs, excitement, and big feelings (for kids and parents).

If your child melts down after the fun fades, it doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. Their nervous systems are just tired and overstimulated - and they need calm connection more than correction. 💛

Swipe for therapist tips on how to stay grounded and support your kids through the Halloween chaos (without losing your mind in the process). 👻

You’re doing better than you think.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what to ask during that first call. Here are a f...
10/29/2025

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what to ask during that first call.

Here are a few questions that can help you get a sense of fit:

🪴 What kinds of clients do you typically work with?
🪴 Do you have experience working with my concern?
🪴 How do you approach therapy and what does a typical session look like?
🪴 How will we know if therapy is working?

Your first conversation with a therapist isn’t about having all the answers - it’s about seeing if you feel understood, safe, and supported. 💛

At Tri Lotus Psychotherapy, we offer complimentary introductory calls to help you find the right fit - for you, your teen, family or your relationship.

🌿 Book your free consult through the link in our bio

Happy Relationship Tip Tuesday!Setting boundaries without guilt - why it matters in relationships:If you grew up believi...
10/28/2025

Happy Relationship Tip Tuesday!

Setting boundaries without guilt - why it matters in relationships:

If you grew up believing “being nice” means saying yes to everything, boundary-setting might feel uncomfortable at first. 😔

But boundaries aren’t walls, they’re bridges built from clarity. 💬

They help both partners know what’s okay and what’s not, which keeps resentment and burnout from growing.

When guilt shows up, remind yourself: you’re not rejecting others, you’re protecting connection by staying authentic. 🌸

Parenting a teen can feel really hard -  like you’re walking on eggshells, unsure what to say, or worried you’ll make th...
10/25/2025

Parenting a teen can feel really hard - like you’re walking on eggshells, unsure what to say, or worried you’ll make things worse. You might feel helpless, frustrated, or scared for them — and that’s okay. 💛

When your teen is struggling, your presence matters more than your solutions. 💬

Listen with empathy, validate what they feel (“That sounds really hard”), and keep the door open for conversation.

Avoid forcing positivity - what they need most is to feel understood, not fixed. 💞

Therapy can help teens learn coping tools, but your unconditional support is the foundation they build on. 🌱

Address

7370 Sierra Morena Boulevard SW Suite #102
Calgary, AB
T3H4H9

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

+15877412289

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