Sana Psychological

Sana Psychological šŸ† Recognized for excellence in mental health
Multiple specialties • One caring team
Let’s take the next step together

A solo private counselling practice in Calgary, Alberta.

We are rolling along with our podcast and can’t believe we are already at Episode 8! Wow! This month we are exploring th...
04/21/2026

We are rolling along with our podcast and can’t believe we are already at Episode 8! Wow!

This month we are exploring the theme of ā€˜Reset’ and tackling some of the areas that get people stuck:

Resentment

Boundaries (or lack thereof)

Next week we explore a popular topic: Nervous System Regulation.

Every week has something new and exciting to offer. We hope you’ll tune in!

All episodes are available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.

04/20/2026

feeling stressed? Overwhelmed?

Here are some reflection prompts for you today.

Tuning in and listening to what you need, what you need to let go of, and where you can ask for help are some of the greatest ways to help shift our relationship with stress and overwhelm.

Remember that feelings do not last forever.

Wherever you are at today, it will eventually pass. The answers and action coming from these prompts can help with that shifting.

We thought we would share something for you to mull over this weekend ahead.Our brains are easy to program and act fairl...
04/17/2026

We thought we would share something for you to mull over this weekend ahead.

Our brains are easy to program and act fairly robotically once the download has happened.

What this means is that a lot of our behavior and responses are conditioned by things we are not even aware of.

If you happened to be scratching your nose when a dog scared you, you may notice that the next time you see a dog you automatically scratch your nose.

The nose scratch serves no purpose, but our brain has been conditioned because of the strong response the first time it happened to think that it has meaning.

Our brain then starts to create stories about why the nose scratch is important. Why it matters and why it may be necessary whenever we see a dog.

A lot of therapy is about exploring and reconditioning these responses that have built up over time.

We may not ever know the first time that this happened, but that doesn’t mean we can’t change it now.

Thank you for this quote. It really resonated with us and we hope it does with you too.

04/16/2026

Here’s something to try when you feel:

šŸ™„ Stressed

🤪 Overwhelmed

😔 Angry

šŸ™ Sad

Or anything else!

Shaking it out helps us release energy and complete the stress cycle so that we can move forward in our lives without carrying the baggage of that emotional energy.

Shake it out like nobody’s watching!

Yesterday we talked about what is out of our control. Today we are focused on what IS in your sphere of influence.This i...
04/15/2026

Yesterday we talked about what is out of our control. Today we are focused on what IS in your sphere of influence.

This is such an important skill for mental health. We tend to focus more on the things we don’t have influence over, which leads this feeling helpless, defeated and frustrated.

By focusing on what we can actually impact in our lives, it leaves us feeling empowered, confident, and motivated to keep moving forward.

What would you add to this list?

Letting go of control is a constant dance. We take it back, we realize the hurt, then we work on releasing.It is OK to b...
04/14/2026

Letting go of control is a constant dance. We take it back, we realize the hurt, then we work on releasing.

It is OK to be human as you navigate this dance. Sometimes you will be more caught up in control than others.

Here’s some things that you can start to be conscientious about releasing on a regular basis. This will help you navigate your relationship with control differently.

04/13/2026

In the season where highlight reels start to reign supreme, let’s keep connected to authenticity and reality.

Let’s remember that behind every photo or video we are comparing ourselves to, there is a reality that we don’t know.

We don’t need to know the reality to remind ourselves that there’s more to the story.

We don’t need to know the story to free ourselves from it and focus back on ourselves.

Stay grounded and stay connected within yourself. You can keep working on letting go of internal and external pressure.

Stay within yourself šŸ’•

04/10/2026

The struggle is so real sometimes for myself and fellow therapists.

You want to do the note. You have good intentions. You sit down to do the note and…

😜 Distraction happens

😜 Competing priorities come up

So, eventually, you just leave. Lol.

The work gets done but it can be a slog.

What task feels like this in your life??

04/09/2026

April is a busy time of year with a lot going on and a lot of internal pressure to perform and produce.

How do you know if you’re feeling overloaded?

In this video, Paige explores three of the most common signs of mental overload and some starter suggestions for how to move forward.

Remember that change can be subtle, gradual and realistic. Do your best and do different. This is the recipe of change.

04/08/2026

We’ve all heard of spring cleaning in the literal sense, but what about for our mental health?

This is a concept that we’ve been curious about and diving into the spring so far. In this real, we explore some aspects of mental spring cleaning, and what that might look like for you as you look at current coping, engagement and relationships.

We’re excited to release the latest episode of the Sana Psychological Podcast!This one is on Spring Anxiety & Reverse SA...
04/07/2026

We’re excited to release the latest episode of the Sana Psychological Podcast!

This one is on Spring Anxiety & Reverse SAD

Is this something you’ve heard of before? While not an official mental health diagnosis, it can accurately describe the experience that many people have in the spring.

Expecting to feel healthy, energized and productive, instead people may feel overwhelmed, frazzled, and agitated. If this type of anxiety experience is seasonal for you, then you may be responding to the biological shifts of the season.

Paige Abbott walks us through what spring anxiety and reverse SAD can look and feel like and how to navigate it.

Tune in for this and all of our episodes on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.

Today we wanted to introduce ourselves, but in a different way than usual.We wanted to take a step back to the younger v...
04/06/2026

Today we wanted to introduce ourselves, but in a different way than usual.

We wanted to take a step back to the younger version of ourselves who may have had a glimmer in their minds about wanting to show up and support other people every day, but having no idea that this would be their career and their passion.

To the younger versions of ourselves, we hold love, compassion, and excitement for how we have evolved and became the people and therapist that we are today.

Take a walk down memory lane with us as we revisit these younger versions of ourselves and find out where their passion for psychology and therapy came from.

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Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
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Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
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