Building Bridges Counselling Services

Building Bridges Counselling Services Counselling Through Connection

At Building Bridges:

•We strive to provide a one-stop-shop for families and all individual members.
•We benefit family units by serving individuals, couples and families.
•Clients are engaged in their own process of change.
•Our counsellors take a team approach to counselling, providing different perspectives and backgrounds to all clients.
•Counsellors acknowledge resiliency and work toward positive change.
•Our counsellors meet clients where they are at, and ensure clients remain the experts of their own experiences.
•Building Bridges operates on a sliding scale. Prices for sessions vary depending on individual circumstances.
•We are located in south west Calgary near Mount Royal University
For further information and to book with us, please visit our website at www.buildingbridgescounselling.ca

03/10/2026

Setting boundaries is a key part of taking care of yourself and fostering healthy relationships. It’s okay to say “no” when you need to, and it’s important to prioritize your well-being.

Boundaries are a sign of self-respect, not selfishness. 💪

03/10/2026

Time starts on March 10, 2024. Did you know that the shift in clocks during Daylight Saving Time (DST) can have a real impact on your mental and physical well-being?

Disrupted Sleep Cycles: The time change messes with our internal clocks, causing sleep disturbances and leaving us feeling fatigued and irritable.

Loss of Sleep: That "spring forward" might cost you an hour of precious sleep, leading to increased sleep deprivation. Not just a small inconvenience - chronic sleep deprivation has some serious health implications.

Mood & Mental Well-being: DST can contribute to Seasonal Affective Disorder, triggering feelings of sadness and lethargy. Your mental health matters, and the time change can play a role.

Impact on Physical Health: Studies suggest a temporary increase in heart attacks and strokes post-DST transition. Our cardiovascular systems might need a bit more TLC during this time.

Mitigation Strategies: Worried about the effects? Gradually adjust your sleep schedule, get some sunlight during the day, and keep that sleep routine on point. Small changes, big impact!

Let's take care of ourselves during these time shifts. Share your own tips below, and let's start a conversation about how we can make DST work better for our health.

03/09/2026

Sometimes the bravest thing you do all day is get out of bed. Sometimes it’s sending that one text.

Sometimes it’s choosing the softer option instead of pushing through.

Mental health isn’t measured by how productive you are and how it’s shaped by the tiny choices that honour your energy, your boundaries, and your heart.

So today, celebrate the little things:

• The moment you paused before reacting
• The breath that helped you reset
• The laugh you didn’t expect
• The way you showed up for yourself, even quietly

You’re growing in ways you can’t always see. You’re allowed to take it slow. You’re allowed to feel proud of the smallest steps.

Your mind deserves gentleness, and you’re doing better than you think.


03/08/2026

You can love being a parent and still find it exhausting. You can be a good parent and still second-guess everything. You can have great kids and still feel like you're barely keeping up.

All of it can be true at once. You don't need to have it figured out. You just need to not do it alone.

03/08/2026

BB wants to take a moment to celebrate International Women's Day!

What will you be doing for the women in your life?

03/07/2026

Many people learn how to survive by staying capable. Showing up, getting things done, being reliable, even when they’re quietly falling apart.

From the outside, it can look like you’re managing just fine. On the inside, it can feel exhausting, lonely, and unsustainable.

You don’t have to reach a breaking point to deserve support.
Functioning is not the same as being supported.

03/07/2026

Signs your anxiety might be louder than you realize:

• You’re always “on”
• You replay conversations in your head
• You feel tense even when nothing’s wrong
• Rest feels hard
• You’re exhausted by your own thoughts

If this hits… you’re not alone. And you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through life.

Counselling can help you learn how to calm your nervous system, set boundaries, and feel safer in your body.

03/06/2026

What would I like to understand better about myself? What difference would this make in my daily life?

What is one thing my past self would be relieved to know about my current self?

03/05/2026

Dolly is an inspiration!

03/05/2026

Burnout isn’t caused by laziness or lack of resilience.

It’s often the result of:

• Chronic stress
• High emotional labour
• Lack of recovery time

Burnout is common across Alberta — especially in healthcare, education, caregiving, and frontline roles.

Rest is not a reward. It’s a requirement.

03/04/2026

Spring is a season of change; longer days, more light, and new growth. But just like nature, growth can feel slow, messy, and uncomfortable before it feels beautiful.

If this season feels energizing, we’re glad you’re soaking it in. If it feels overwhelming or heavy, you’re not alone in that either.

Mental health isn’t meant to bloom on a perfect timeline. Support, reflection, and care can help you move at your own pace. This spring, be as nurturing to yourself as you would be to a garden you’re trying to grow.

Address

6311 Bowness Road NW #250
Calgary, AB
T3B0E4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+15873180018

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