The Family Psychology Place

03/10/2026

Your worth is not measured by productivity, comparison, or perfection. Your worth is inherent and deserves care, compassion, and recognition.

Therapy can offer a supportive space to reconnect with your strengths, build self confidence, and develop tools for meaningful personal growth. At The Family Psychology Place, we support individuals navigating trauma, self esteem challenges, and major life transitions with empathy and evidence based care.

Growth does not happen overnight, but with support, reflection, and intention, meaningful and lasting change is possible. 💚

03/06/2026

Winter can bring increased stress, anxiety, or low mood. If this month feels heavier than usual, please know you are not alone and support is available.

At The Family Psychology Place, our clinicians support individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions while helping build coping strategies and strong support systems. Reaching out is a brave and meaningful step.

03/03/2026

Emotions are not problems to solve. They are signals that help us better understand ourselves.When we learn to recognize and regulate our emotions, we build resilience, strengthen relationships, and respond to life with greater clarity. Even the feelings that seem overwhelming carry important information.

Individual therapy offers a safe, supportive space to explore anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and emotional patterns with curiosity and compassion.
Understanding yourself is not a weakness. It is a powerful step toward meaningful change. 💚

02/27/2026

As February comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on your growth. Even small steps toward healing, improved communication, or self awareness matter. We have a team of experienced professionals ready to help you and we remain committed to providing a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families throughout every stage of their journey.

02/24/2026

Healthy relationships are built on respect, trust, and open communication. They allow space for growth, boundaries, and honest conversations. If you are navigating relationship challenges, couples and family therapy can provide tools to improve communication and strengthen emotional connection. Meaningful change begins with small, intentional steps.

02/13/2026

We’re proud to share that Dr. Cheryl Gilbert MacLeod, our registered psychologist serving the South region at The Family Psychology Place, was recently featured on the True North Success Podcast 🎙️

In conversation with host Gary Mah, Dr. Cheryl shared insights from over 25 years of leading and growing The Family Psychology Place into a collaborative, multi-disciplinary clinic. The episode explores the power of clinical specialization, the importance of mentorship, and what it takes to build a values-driven practice that balances exceptional care with strong business foundations.

From leadership lessons to planning for the future of healthcare, this conversation reflects the heart of what guides our work every day.
Listen to the episode:

🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-north-success-podcast/id1845286985
▶️ YouTube: https://youtu.be/HdDh9o41g3k

02/05/2026

What is OCD, and how can we better support those affected by it?

Join Lisa Skriver, Registered Psychologist at The Family Psychology Place, for a free educational talk organized by Recovery Alberta and TFPP.
This session will cover the key features of OCD, treatment options, and ways to provide meaningful support for individuals and families.

February 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MT
Register at

https://albertahealthservices.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xMaNr3ceQrGhojqlBjs9xQ #/registration

02/04/2026

Join Jay Johnson, Registered Psychologist, for a presentation on understanding and supporting young people with ADHD.

This talk will explore the growing awareness around ADHD in children and youth, and the challenges it brings for their parents, teachers, and mentors. Attendees will gain practical insights and strategies to help them navigate home, school, and social environments more successfully.

February 24 |10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Zoom Meeting Link: https://fntn.zoom.us/j/86411754724

01/31/2026

We’re excited to share an upcoming event featuring Dr. Cheryl at the Meet the Experts:

Tourette Syndrome & OCD panel discussion hosted by the Tourette OCD Alberta Network. Join this engaging conversation with leading professionals to learn more about Tourette syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, ask questions, and gain insight into lived experience, research, and care strategies. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding or connect with expert perspectives, this event offers a valuable opportunity for learning.

Register here: https://events.ucalgary.ca/cumming/tourette-ocd-alberta-network/event/505669-meet-the-experts-a-panel-discussion

01/22/2026

ADHD, Autism and Anxiety/OCD- Can You Have Them All?

ADHD, Autism and Anxiety share common characteristics. This presentation aims to help parents, caregivers, and educators what these characteristics are, how they
are often misdiagnosed, and ways to help support your child/student with one or all of these diagnoses.

Speakers:
Dr. Cheryl Gilbert MacLeod - A registered psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience with children, adolescents, and their families. Dr. Cheryl is co-owner of the Family Psychology Place where she has been part of the team since 2008.

This session is presented by the Community Education Service of the Mental Health
Collaborative & Child & Adolescent Addiction & Mental Health and Psychiatry
Program (CAAMHPP) of Recovery Alberta and The Family Psychology Place.

Click on the link to watch the Presentation:

Presented by: Dr. Cheryl Gilbert MacLeod, Registered Psychologist, The Family Psychology PlaceADHD, Autism and Anxiety share common characteristics. This pr...

01/22/2026

The Family Psychology Place is proud to be in a partnership Trellis Society.

Together we are making a difference one assessment at a time!

Click here to read more : https://www.growwithtrellis.ca/stories/opening-doors-that-should-never-be-closed

Learn how Trellis and Family Psychology Place are working together to improve access to psychological assessments for youth and families.

01/22/2026

Read our latest blog post on "What to Expect from a Psychologist in Calgary: Services, First Visit and How to Choose the Right Clinic."

Here at The Family Psychology Place we want to ensure that you come for answers and stay for solutions. This article will help you see how we can help with this.

Read the full blog post here : https://familypsychologyplace.com/blog/what-to-expect-from-a-psychologist-in-calgary-services-first-visit-and-how-to-choose-the-right-clinic/