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This week's read: Rising Strong by Brené Brown. 💙 Falling is part of the process. Rising is the work. A must-read for anyone navigating hard seasons. Have you read it?

Summer activities in Calgary don't have to cost a fortune. 🌞 From free splash parks to outdoor movies and hidden gems around the city — we've rounded up the best budget-friendly activities for families this summer. Read it here: https://www.viewpointcalgary.ca/articles/summeractivities

You shouldn't have to educate your therapist about your own identity. 🧡 Our latest blog covers what to look for in a 2SLGBTQI+ affirming couples counsellor. Read it here: https://www.viewpointcalgary.ca/articles/counselling-for-2slgbtqi-couples

This week's recommended reading: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk 📖✨ If you haven't read it yet — this is your sign. Let us know what you think!

Spring clean your mental health 🌿 Let go of old thought patterns, challenge what’s not true, and make space for healthier ways of thinking and living. Written by Cathy Jackson, Provisional Psychologist at Viewpoint Calgary. Read it here: https://www.viewpointcalgary.ca/articles/springcleaning

Big relationship milestones such as moving in, getting engaged, or planning a wedding can bring both joy and emotional complexity. Blending families, cultures, and expectations isn’t always simple. If this season feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. We’re here to help you navigate it.

Learn more here: https://www.viewpointcalgary.ca/articles/creating-healthy-traditions-for-your-new-family-unit

Life after divorce can feel uncertain — but it can also be the beginning of rediscovering yourself, your confidence, and what truly brings you joy. 💙

From rebuilding your social circle to embracing new adventures and navigating dating in your 40s, this article offers practical and compassionate guidance for moving forward after divorce. Read the full article here: https://www.viewpointcalgary.ca/articles/movingforward

Even in seasons of disconnection, many couples still have strengths worth holding onto. 💛

In our latest blog, Rebecca Pink, Registered Provisional Psychologist at Viewpoint Calgary Psychological Services, explores how couples can become stuck in painful relational patterns, and how reconnecting often begins by rediscovering the strengths, care, and connection that still exist beneath the surface.

Read it here: https://www.viewpointcalgary.ca/articles/relearningthegood

Parenting is a journey of growing alongside our children through the challenges, successes, and everything in between!

Click the link below to read the full article by Jing Huang, Registered Social Worker and therapist at Viewpoint Calgary Psychological Services.

https://www.viewpointcalgary.ca/articles/parenting-a-journey-of-growing-with-our-children

Summer's chaos can turn couples into roommates managing a family business. Between camp schedules, vacation planning, and activity coordination, when did you last just... connect? This season, what if you protected those moments that are just for you two? Even sharing a drink on the patio while the kids play nearby can foster connection amidst the beautiful busyness.

Read our summer survival guide for tips on how to create some peace and navigate summer with compassion: https://www.viewpointcalgary.ca/articles/surviving-summer-finding-connection-amidst-the-beautiful-chaos