penney murphy & associates

03/05/2026

If she says ‘I feel alone in this relationship’…
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Most men hear criticism.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀:
“I miss you.”
“I want connection.”
“I don’t know how to reach you anymore.”

Withdrawal kills intimacy.
Silence creates distance.
Defensiveness builds walls.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
You don’t have to know how to fix everything.
You just need to learn how to stay in the conversation.

Our Psychotherapist Brandy Wilkinson helps men in relationships:
• Stay grounded in conflict
• Respond instead of react
• Say what they mean clearly
• Rebuild emotional connection

You don’t have to lose your relationship. You can learn to change how you show up in it...starting now.

Book with your session with Brandy and make your relationship stronger than it's ever been. Call our office (306) 242-1010 or book online at www.penneymurphy.com

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

WOW! What a morning walk. To the east a gorgeous sunrise and to the west the red moon lunar eclipse! I got to enjoy my most favourite emotion - AWE. A perfect start to my day. Happiness & Wellbeing ⬆️
Stress levels ⬇️. Sunrise photo is mine. Sorry, I wasn’t able to get a clear photo of the eclipse so I borrowed one for you to enjoy.
Have a happy Tuesday 🤍
Penney

03/03/2026

Not sure if a psychological assessment is right for you?
Start with a free 15-minute phone conversation.

At Penney Murphy & Associates, we offer FREE 15-minute Psychological Assessment Consultations by phone to help you explore whether an assessment could provide the clarity and answers you’re looking for.

This no-pressure call is a chance to:

✔️ Ask questions about the process
✔️ Learn what assessments can help identify including ADHD, Generalized Anxiety & Social Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, Substance Abuse Disorder, Depression & more
✔️ Understand next steps and what to expect
✔️ Decide if it feels like the right fit — for you

Sometimes the hardest part is simply knowing where to begin. This is a gentle first step toward understanding yourself better and moving forward with confidence.

✨ No referral needed.
✨ Supportive, professional guidance.
✨ Just clarity — no obligation.

📩 Book your free consultation today and take the first step toward answers.
https://penneymurphyandassociates.janeapp.com/ #/free-15-minute-assessment-consultations

02/28/2026

𝗙𝗘𝗕 '𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱' 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 — 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟴

This Is How Change Actually Happens

Here’s the truth.

Change rarely comes from one big decision.
It builds through small moments repeated with care.

You showed up this month.
You paused.
You noticed.
You experimented.

That matters.

If something feels even slightly steadier, lighter, clearer — that’s not accidental.

That’s attention at work.

Carry forward what felt right.
Let go of what didn’t.
And remember — you now know how to begin again.

Small practices. Big shifts.

Cheers,
Penney

02/27/2026

𝗙𝗘𝗕 '𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱' 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 — 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟳

Integration | You’re Not the Same as Day One

Pause for a moment.

You are not who you were on February 1st.

Maybe the changes are subtle.
A softer reaction.
A clearer boundary.
A moment of choosing differently.

Today’s reflection:
👉 What have you learned about yourself this month?

Not what you fixed.
What you noticed.

Awareness is growth in motion.

Take a second to acknowledge that.

Cheers,
Penney

02/26/2026

𝗙𝗘𝗕 '𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱' 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 — 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟲

Stress Reset | The Power of Recovery

Energy doesn’t just come from effort.
It also comes from recovery.

Today’s shift:
👉 Notice how you transition after something stressful.

Do you move straight into the next task?
Or do you allow a brief reset?

Stress activates the nervous system.
Recovery signals that it’s safe to return to balance.

Even 60 seconds of pause, breath, or movement can change how the rest of your day unfolds.

Recovery isn’t weakness.
It’s how energy is restored.

Make room for it.

Cheers,
Penney

02/25/2026

𝗙𝗘𝗕 '𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱' 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 — 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟱

Self-Compassion | The Energy of Encouragement

There’s a big difference between discipline and discouragement.

One moves you forward.
The other quietly wears you down.

Today’s practice:
👉 Notice where you’ve been hard on yourself — and change the tone.

Maybe it sounds like:
“I didn’t handle that well.”
“I should have done more.”
“I need to get it together.”

Instead of tightening, try this:
“What would help me respond differently next time?”
or
“What would feel steady from here?”

Encouragement creates energy.
Harshness drains it.

See what shifts when you choose the tone that helps you move.

Cheers,
Penney

02/25/2026

A great way to get to know your potential therapist—completely obligation-free.

Beginning counselling is a big decision & we know that finding the right counsellor matters. In fact, research consistently shows that the relationship between you and your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of meaningful change. Feeling safe. Feeling understood. Feeling a sense of relief...like you can breathe again.

Our complimentary connection call is a relaxed, supportive conversation designed to help you decide whether we’re the right fit for you.

This is your time to:
• Share what’s bringing you here
• Ask questions about the counselling process
• Get a feel for your counsellor’s style and approach
• Notice how it feels to connect

We want you to feel safe, comfortable & understood.
You deserve to feel that quiet sense of, “Yes… this feels right.”

Because the right therapeutic relationship doesn’t just provide support — it creates safety, trust, and the foundation for real progress.

At penney murphy & associates, we believe meaningful change begins with that feeling that you've got the right connection.

Book your Complimentary Connection Call today...we'd love to talk to you. Give us a call at (306) 242-1010 or book online https://penneymurphyandassociates.janeapp.com/...

02/24/2026

A great way to get to know your potential therapist—completely obligation-free.

Beginning counselling is a big decision & we know that finding the right counsellor matters. In fact, research consistently shows that the relationship between you and your therapist is one of the strongest predictors of meaningful change. Feeling safe. Feeling understood. Feeling like you can breathe.

Our complimentary connection call is a relaxed, supportive conversation designed to help you decide whether we’re the right fit for you.

This is your time to:

• Share what’s bringing you here
• Ask questions about the counselling process
• Get a feel for your counsellor’s style and approach
• Notice how it feels to connect

We want you to feel safe, comfortable & understood.
You deserve to feel that quiet sense of, “Yes… this feels right.”

Because the right therapeutic relationship doesn’t just provide support — it creates safety, trust, and the foundation for real progress.

At penney murphy & associates, we believe meaningful change begins with that feeling that you've got the right connection. 🤍

Book your Complimentary Connection Call today...we'd love to talk to you. Give us a call at (306) 242-1010 or book online https://penneymurphyandassociates.janeapp.com/ #/complimentary-connection-calls-15-minutes
📍Saskatoon, SK