Still Waters Psychology

Still Waters Psychology Empowering you with confidence and resilience to face life’s challenges.

11/19/2025

When you can’t concentrate or keep snapping at small things, it’s not a lack of discipline — it’s fatigue disguised as focus.

Take one mindful pause today: step outside, breathe out longer than you breathe in, and notice what your body’s been holding.

Rest isn’t avoidance; it’s maintenance.

Our Calgary therapists help you relearn how to pause without guilt.

Book your complimentary 20-minute consult.
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Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming — but Ashley Shaw helps clients find safety in that first step.With over 20 year...
11/19/2025

Beginning therapy can feel overwhelming — but Ashley Shaw helps clients find safety in that first step.

With over 20 years of experience supporting children, families, and adults, Ashley brings a calm, accepting presence to every session. Her approach blends CBT, ACT, EMDR, and mindfulness to help clients heal from anxiety, trauma, and life’s transitions.

Ashley is especially skilled in supporting clients with ADHD, helping them understand their minds, build emotional regulation, and thrive through structure and self-acceptance.

Clients describe her sessions as grounding and insightful — a space where honesty feels safe and growth feels possible.

Outside of her work, Ashley loves staying active, creative, and connected — whether she’s hiking, golfing, or playing sports with her kids.

If you’re ready to step into the new year with more peace and presence, book your complimentary 20-minute consult with Ashley today.

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Healing isn’t a straight line. It’s a loop of learning, resting, and trying again.Some days you’ll feel unstoppable; oth...
11/13/2025

Healing isn’t a straight line. It’s a loop of learning, resting, and trying again.
Some days you’ll feel unstoppable; other days you’ll question everything — that’s part of growth, not proof you’re stuck.

Every time you return to an old challenge with a little more awareness, you’re not repeating the past — you’re mastering it.

At Still Waters Psychology in Calgary, we help you understand the story behind your patterns so you can move forward with clarity, not self-criticism.

Because progress isn’t about perfection — it’s about persistence with compassion.

Book your complimentary 20-minute consult today.
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If you’ve been running on autopilot, checking boxes, and feeling strangely numb — that’s burnout, not laziness.Your mind...
11/10/2025

If you’ve been running on autopilot, checking boxes, and feeling strangely numb — that’s burnout, not laziness.

Your mind might say “keep going,” but your body is whispering “slow down.”

Recovery isn’t just about taking time off; it’s learning what balance really means for you.

Our Calgary therapists help you identify early warning signs, reset boundaries, and rebuild a rhythm that feels sustainable again.

You don’t have to wait until you crash to heal.

Book your complimentary 20-minute consult today.
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After conflict, tension can linger for hours — that’s your body finishing the fight. Reset before you revisit the topic:...
11/07/2025

After conflict, tension can linger for hours — that’s your body finishing the fight. Reset before you revisit the topic: move, breathe deeply, and share one calm truth when ready.

Repair isn’t about winning; it’s about restoring safety.

Our Calgary therapists help couples regulate before reacting — so connection lasts longer than conflict.

When your child starts dreading practice or fearing mistakes, it’s not attitude — it’s stress. Calgary athletes face eno...
11/06/2025

When your child starts dreading practice or fearing mistakes, it’s not attitude — it’s stress. Calgary athletes face enormous pressure to perform, often before they’ve learned how to regulate that pressure. Confidence grows in safety, not fear.

Our Calgary therapists help athletes and parents rebuild focus, calm anxiety, and rediscover joy in sport.

Because performance means nothing if they lose themselves in the process.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating — but Wesley makes it calm, clear, and real. With over 15 years in Calgary’s oil ...
11/05/2025

Starting therapy can feel intimidating — but Wesley makes it calm, clear, and real. With over 15 years in Calgary’s oil and gas industry as a professional engineer, he knows pressure and burnout firsthand. Today, he combines practical insight with empathy to help men, couples, and teens understand their emotions, rebuild confidence, and create balance that lasts. Wesley draws from CBT, SFBT, Gestalt, and Narrative therapy to guide change that’s both grounded and doable. Outside the office, he’s often outdoors with his family — hiking, snowboarding, or camping.

If you’re ready for clarity that sticks, book your free 20-minute consult with Wesley today.
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11/04/2025

If your brain won’t slow down, your body may not feel safe enough to. Overwhelm isn’t failure — it’s protection. Try this: inhale for four, exhale for eight. Repeat six times. Each slow breath tells your body, we’re safe now. When calm feels impossible, therapy helps you rebuild it from the inside out.

Book your complimentary 20-minute consult in Calgary.
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In Calgary, many men hold everything in — the pressure, the exhaustion, the quiet fear of letting someone down. What loo...
11/03/2025

In Calgary, many men hold everything in — the pressure, the exhaustion, the quiet fear of letting someone down. What looks like control is often survival mode. You’re not weak; you’re tired of bracing. Take thirty seconds: feel your feet, unclench your jaw, and exhale longer than you inhale. That’s not weakness — that’s regulation starting to work.

Our Calgary therapists help men rebuild calm and confidence with tools that fit real life, not just theory.

Book your complimentary 20-minute consultation today.
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If you’ve lived in Calgary long enough, you can feel it coming — shorter days, darker mornings, colder air.For many peop...
10/24/2025

If you’ve lived in Calgary long enough, you can feel it coming — shorter days, darker mornings, colder air.

For many people, that shift brings a drop in energy, motivation, and mood. That’s not weakness. It’s biology.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is your body’s response to less sunlight and disrupted circadian rhythms. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait until you’re deep in the fog to take action.

🧠 Preventive mental health care is real care.

Start building structure before the season changes:

☀️ 10–15 minutes of sunlight daily (even through clouds)
💪 Move your body before noon to jumpstart energy
🤝 Stay connected — isolation feeds the slump

🕯 And if you notice motivation slipping, reach out early

You can get ahead of it.

Our Calgary counselling team helps clients build simple, evidence-based strategies to protect their mood and energy all season long.

Book your complimentary 20-minute consult in Calgary today — and give yourself a head start this fall.
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Calgary hockey culture is intense.Early mornings, long drives, cold arenas — it’s easy to get swept up in the world of p...
10/24/2025

Calgary hockey culture is intense.

Early mornings, long drives, cold arenas — it’s easy to get swept up in the world of performance and pressure. But when a child starts to dread the rink or shuts down after every mistake, it’s not attitude — it’s stress.

Performance pressure doesn’t just show up on the ice. It shows up in sleep patterns, mood swings, appetite, motivation, and self-esteem. Kids are learning that love and approval are tied to results. That’s a heavy load for a developing mind.

Here’s what actually builds resilience in sport:

🏒 Normalize emotion: “I get why that stung.”
🏒 Focus on effort: “You worked hard out there.”
🏒 Keep perspective: “You’re more than the sport you play.”

Pressure doesn’t make diamonds — it makes burnout.
Kids don’t need perfection. They need permission to fail safely.

Our Calgary psychologists work with young athletes and parents to manage anxiety, rebuild confidence, and redefine success. Because your child’s mental health matters more than their ice time.

✨ Book a complimentary family or youth consult with our Calgary team today.
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