Iridescence Counselling

Iridescence Counselling We offer counselling for adults and couples

✨ Did you know your “bad habits” might actually be old survival strategies?⠀When we grow up in environments where love, ...
11/10/2025

✨ Did you know your “bad habits” might actually be old survival strategies?
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When we grow up in environments where love, safety, or approval felt conditional — our brains adapt to protect us. These protective patterns can look like overexplaining, shutting down, or people-pleasing. They’re not flaws — they’re your nervous system’s way of keeping you safe.
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Healing means recognizing these patterns with compassion, not shame 💛
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✨ November is a powerful month for recalibrating your energy — mentally, physically, and spiritually. Whether it’s slowi...
11/04/2025

✨ November is a powerful month for recalibrating your energy — mentally, physically, and spiritually. Whether it’s slowing your breath, getting outside, or giving back, each small act helps bring you back into alignment. 🕊️

💫 Try starting your mornings with a few minutes of breathwork or meditation to calm your nervous system. Move your body in ways that feel good — even a short walk or stretch counts. Sing out loud, laugh, tap into your emotions, and connect with nature whenever you can.

This month, focus on energy in motion — recenter, release, and rise. 🌿

✨ Change your life one habit at a time.Start small. Stay consistent. Watch everything shift. 💫Here are 6 daily habits th...
10/30/2025

✨ Change your life one habit at a time.
Start small. Stay consistent. Watch everything shift. 💫

Here are 6 daily habits that can help you feel calmer, more focused, and aligned — mind, body, and soul. 🌿

Which one will you start with today?

✨ Progress is still progress — even when it’s slow. Keep going. 💫
10/23/2025

✨ Progress is still progress — even when it’s slow. Keep going. 💫

✨ As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it’s important to slow down and care for yourself intentionally.Her...
10/20/2025

✨ As the temperature drops and the days get shorter, it’s important to slow down and care for yourself intentionally.

Here are a few simple ways to stay grounded through the colder months:
🌿 Create a cozy evening routine
🥣 Nourish your body with warm, comforting foods
💤 Give yourself permission to rest more
🕯 Make time for moments that bring you calm

Remember — winter is a season of restoration, not only productivity. It’s okay to slow down and just be. 🤍

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✨ Insight is the spark that transforms awareness into understanding.When we pause to observe, reflect, and truly listen ...
10/14/2025

✨ Insight is the spark that transforms awareness into understanding.

When we pause to observe, reflect, and truly listen — we uncover the patterns behind our emotions, choices, and growth.

At Iridescence Counselling, we believe insight is the key to healing, clarity, and transformation. 🌿💡

Observe. Reflect. Evolve.
Visit www.iridescence.ca for more information!

Our thoughts aren't always facts, but they influence our emotions.When life gets overwhelming, pause and challenge your ...
10/07/2025

Our thoughts aren't always facts, but they influence our emotions.

When life gets overwhelming, pause and challenge your thoughts.

Here's how:
• Observe the thought without judgment.
• Question its validity.
• Rephrase negative thoughts into empowering ones.
• Focus on the present.

Reframing your thoughts transforms your life. It's not toxic positivity; it's inner peace. 🌤️

✨ Ready to shift your mindset? ✨Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) gives you practical tools to challenge negative thou...
10/03/2025

✨ Ready to shift your mindset? ✨
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) gives you practical tools to challenge negative thoughts and create lasting change. 🌱💭

By learning simple, effective techniques, you can reframe your thinking, reduce stress, and build a healthier outlook on life.

💡 Start your journey today and discover the power of CBT.

👉 Learn more at www.iridescence.ca

✨ How CBT Works ✨CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is all about noticing the connection between your thoughts, feeling...
09/30/2025

✨ How CBT Works ✨

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) is all about noticing the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Something happens ➡️ you interpret it ➡️ that shapes how you feel ➡️ which guides how you respond.

The cool part? 💡 By learning to shift unhelpful thoughts, you can change the way you feel and the choices you make. It’s like rewiring your mind for healthier patterns, more calm, and more control.

🌿 New Availability with Barb — Every Second TuesdayWe’re excited to share that Barb (RSW, MSW) now has recurring opening...
09/26/2025

🌿 New Availability with Barb — Every Second Tuesday

We’re excited to share that Barb (RSW, MSW) now has recurring openings every second Tuesday at Iridescence Counselling.

Barb brings 20+ years of experience across rural and urban settings, non-profits, and Alberta Health Services. Her work is client-centred and trauma-informed, building honest, non-judgmental relationships where you can feel safe and supported. She specializes in individual therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief, and adapts sessions using CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and ACT to match your needs.

👉 Book online anytime: www.iridescence.ca

Happy Monday 💛To help you stay grounded when life gets crazy, remember the basics. Think of it like a quick mental healt...
09/22/2025

Happy Monday 💛
To help you stay grounded when life gets crazy, remember the basics. Think of it like a quick mental health review 📝✨

☀️ Am I eating nutritious food?
🌙 Am I sleeping enough?
💬 Who's my support system?
💖 Am I spreading kindness?
🌱 How am I feeling today?

Sometimes, a quick check-in can make all the difference. Today, take a moment to pause, reset, and focus on your well-being. 🌸

Anxiety can feel like:😵 Racing thoughts that won’t slow down💓 A pounding heart or tight chest😰 Worry that takes over eve...
09/16/2025

Anxiety can feel like:
😵 Racing thoughts that won’t slow down
💓 A pounding heart or tight chest
😰 Worry that takes over even when nothing is “wrong”
💤 Trouble sleeping or relaxing

The truth is—anxiety is your body’s alarm system working on overdrive. 🚨 It’s designed to keep you safe, but when it fires too often, it can feel overwhelming.

By understanding what anxiety really is, you can start to:
✔️ Recognize your triggers
✔️ Calm your nervous system
✔️ Build coping strategies that work for you

Anxiety isn’t who you are—it’s something you experience. And with awareness + support, it becomes something you can manage. 💙

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#222, 200 Carnegie Drive
Saint Albert, AB
T8N5A7

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+15879862739

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