Lark & Raven Wellness Centre

03/06/2026

New podcast episode with the lovely Danelle Spence. Join us as she shares her personal story of caring for her mom through a battle with GBS.

Find our podcast here : https://www.larkandravenwellness.com/podcast



https://www.buzzsprout.com/2200584/episodes/18612726-episode-7-danelle-spence-saving-maxine-a-relentless-battle-with-guillain-barre-syndrome

Guest: Danelle Spence R.PsychDanelle Spence is a Registered Psychologist based in Calgary and the co-author of Saving Maxine, a memoir chronicling her mother’s eighteen-month medical crisis and the profound impact it had on their family. Through t...

02/26/2026

02/26/2026

We’re Hiring!
Lark & Raven Wellness Centre is looking for a Registered or Provisional Psychologist (independent contractor) specializing in trauma, grief, and chronic pain.

We support individuals, couples & families navigating:
Grief & bereavement,
Trauma & PTSD (including complex & su***de loss),
Chronic pain & medical trauma,
Life-limiting illness & caregiver support

Who we’re looking for:
✔ EMDR or ART trained (preferred if you have a passion for these modalities)
✔ Experience with complex trauma & Grief
✔ Works with ages 5+
✔ 2.5 days/week availability (incl. one evening or weekend)
✔ Comfortable maintaining 5–10 sessions/week

What we offer:
✔ 60/40 split (growth potential)
✔ Admin, billing & marketing
✔ Flexible schedule (virtual + in-person office space)
✔ Supportive, heart-centered team

If you’re passionate about grief-informed, trauma-focused care and want to grow with a meaningful practice, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send your resume & cover letter (with availability) to: admin@larkandravenwellness.com
Posting open until filled.

Read more: www.larkandravenwellness.com/career

12/11/2025

We are excited to announce we are launching our online continuing education course for therapists and counsellors

✨ Introducing Tending to Loss: Practical Grief Counselling Training for Practitioners. Our new online grief counselling training for practitioners. Deepen your understanding, update your skills, and support clients with confidence. 🌿

We will be offering reduced rate pre-sales in January and opening the course on February 1st.

Join our newsletter to receive an email when you can register and to learn more about this exciting learning opportunity.

www.larkandravenwellness.com/education

11/06/2025

10/22/2025

Friendly Reminder: TODAY, October 21, 2025 ~ 5-7pm.

Oki Siksika! The Kimmapiiyipitssini Grief Support Group Sessions are biweekly sessions.

The initial was a program launch was held September 16, with biweekly sessions starting Oct. 7.

The Kimmapiiyipitssini Grief Support Group Sessions are to celebrate the growth and healing you’ll experienced together. We truly hope you can join us for this supportive space in which we honour lost loved ones in a meaningful way.

The Kimmapiiyipitssini Grief Support Group will take place:
Date: October 21, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Siksika Health & Wellness Centre in the multipurpose room (MPR)

For more information or to request transportation, call Siksika Home Care at 403-734-5695. And stay tuned for forthcoming information about the relaunch of this program in the Fall

10/22/2025

International Day for People Impacted by Su***de Loss (IDPISL) is Saturday, November 22, 2025. On this day people with lived and living experiences of su***de loss will come together to foster community, to remember loved ones, and to share stories of loss, healing and hope.

To recognize this year’s day, the Canadian Association for Su***de Prevention (CASP) will host a free online event entitled, “Supporting young hearts: A fireside chat on grief after su***de” on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 12:00-1:30 PM ET live via Zoom.

Children and youth grieve differently than adults grieve and when the loss is to su***de, the path forward can feel even more uncertain. So, how do we support children and youth after losing someone to su***de?

Please join us for this fireside chat, as we hear Kirsten White and Jenna Wray, along with host Jocelyne Ludgate, discuss how young people experience grief, what they need from the adults around them, and how to respond with compassion and care. Through this conversation, we’ll unpack common questions and challenges and leave with insights to support young people through su***de loss.

Coordinated by CASP’s Lived Experience Working Group, the event will include a moment of silence and time for reflection as we gather to observe this special day.

Register here https://su***deprevention.ca/events/international-day-for-people-impacted-by-su***de-loss-2/

Please note: This event is offered in English and registration is required. The presentation portion of this event may be recorded; however, we cannot guarantee that a recording will be approved and distributed after the event.

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10/06/2025

🌿 Palliative Care: More Than End-of-Life Support 🌿

Did you know? Palliative care isn’t just for people at the end of life. It’s specialized medical care that focuses on relief from pain, symptoms, and stress—at any stage of a serious illness.

Whether someone is undergoing treatment for cancer, managing heart failure, or living with a chronic condition, palliative care helps improve quality of life for both the patient and their family.

💡 MYTH: Palliative care = hospice or terminal diagnosis.�
✅ TRUTH: It can be provided alongside treatment, from the time of diagnosis onward.

Ask for palliative care early—it’s about comfort, dignity, and support when it matters most. 💛

Read more about Palliative care in Alberta Canada here:
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page14778.aspx

And of course we offer palliative care support in the form of counselling during the end of life but also through chronic illnesses for the entire family at any age or stage.
Www.larkandravenwellness.com

Check out the blog post about palliative care on our blog page:
https://www.larkandravenwellness.com/post/demystifying-palliative-care

10/06/2025

Oki Siksika! The Kimmapiiyipitssini Grief Support Group Sessions are starting Tuesday, October 7, 2025, with biweekly sessions.

The initial was a program launch was held September 16, with biweekly sessions starting Oct. 7.

The Kimmapiiyipitssini Grief Support Group Sessions are to celebrate the growth and healing you’ll experienced together. We truly hope you can join us for this supportive space in which we honour lost loved ones in a meaningful way.

The Kimmapiiyipitssini Grief Support Group will take place:
Date: October 7, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:00pm
Location: Siksika Health & Wellness Centre in the multipurpose room (MPR)

For more information or to request transportation, call Siksika Home Care at 403-734-5695. And stay tuned for forthcoming information about the relaunch of this program in the Fall

09/15/2025

As we navigate the seasons of life, we face moments of transition that can be challenging. Join us in exploring 'Navigating Life’s Seasons: A Reflection on Transitions, Grief, and Growing Older.' 🌱 Read more about embracing change and finding growth in every season of life. https://wix.to/D5EDQrp

As we age, life continues to change, just as the seasons roll through each year. Sometimes the shifts are expected, like retirement or becoming a grandparent. Other times, the changes come sudden; through illness, the loss of someone close, or simply noticing that we don’t feel quite like ourselve...

08/27/2025

Due to an emergency that involves an explosive materials, police have closed our street for today and possibly tomorrow for everyone's safety as they work on this. Please avoid the area at this time. We thank our CPS and CFD workers for keeping us all safe.

We will update all our clients on when it will be safe to return.l

08/15/2025

We are now offering services to organizations and companies.
www.larkandravenwellness.com/workshops

*Psycho-educational Workshops*

can be tailored to your organizations unique needs.
Potential topics include:
⭐ Understanding Grief/Trauma in the workplace
⭐ Supportive responses for co-workers when grieving
⭐Learning how to communicate with grieving clients
⭐Stress Management
⭐Self-Care and Boundaries
⭐Learning mindfulness and body-based practices

Length: About an hour and a half Through zoom platform if virtual

*Group Therapy Session*

This session may be most appropriate for organizations that have had a personal experience with a death loss of an employee.

This service is offered to a select employees in the company that may wish to attend a more supportive and personal therapeutic group. Confidentiality and privacy should be considered when choosing where and who should attend these sessions.

Provided by two professionals: a Registered Psychologist, Registered
Provisional Psychologist or Certified Canadian Counsellor

Includes:
a psycho-educational component to understand grief & trauma
Discussions and sharing of personal experiences Supportive processing and coping strategies to work with after sessions