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One Life is all about inspiring, motivating and empowering. We are about taking action and changing your personal story of how you see yourself.

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Sep

ART Therapy & EMDR Therapy: How Are They Similar?

Experiencing trauma is scary and can lead to the development of mental health conditions if not processed in a healthy manner. These conditions can further impact the quality of life you have following the traumatic incident. Choosing a treatment option may seem overwhelming as there are many options. Two of these options are Accelerated Resolution […]

Aug

Grief & Children: Techniques For Counselling Children Through Grief

Experiencing loss can be a difficult experience for most people, and this includes our children. In fact, coping with loss can be more complicated for our children because they don’t always understand the permanence related to loss. Children express their grief in ways that may not be as obvious to adults because it looks different […]

Aug

When Should I Seek Assistance From A Psychologist?

When we understand that mental health works on a continuum, we can see that there may be times when our mental health is suffering. If this occurs, we don’t have to deal with this struggle on our own—we can look for assistance or support. Mental health issues are experienced by one in five North Americans, […]

Aug

Counsellor Vs. Psychologist: What’s The Difference

There can be confusion when choosing a health professional to help you with your mental health. This confusion can stem from the different names and positions that are available. In Calgary, Canada, there are various mental health professionals you can choose from, depending on your needs. Understanding the difference between these practitioners provides you with […]

Jun

Calgary Counselling Centre Welcomes New Psychologist To Its Team

CALGARY, AB: One Life Counselling & Coaching Ltd., a therapy, coaching, and counselling centre located at 8 Varsity Estates Cir NW Suite 300 in Calgary, is growing again. This time, the newest addition to the team is Vanessa Chen, a provisional registered psychologist whose areas of expertise include individual and couples counselling, parenting skills, and […]

May

Choosing The Right Therapist For Trauma Counselling

Experiencing a traumatic event is difficult and can have a lasting impact on your life. When you are working through this experience it is helpful to have a therapist by your side. A therapist will ensure that as you process what has happened to you, you are safe and secure. They will be able to […]

Apr

Why Do I Feel Worse After Marriage Counselling?

Coming to marriage counselling is a big step and usually one that has taken a lot of courage. The last thing that you want is to feel worse after a session. And yet, this is sometimes the case. Does this mean that the counselling is not working? Feeling worse after a therapy session, whether individual […]

Apr

Will A Marriage Counsellor Suggest Divorce?

When you decide as a couple to attend marriage counselling you may have the thought of divorce in your mind. You may wonder if this thought will be the ‘go to’ solution that your marriage counsellor will suggest. This is a common worry, and it is understandable that you might be worried that your counsellor […]

Apr

What Not To Say In Couples Counselling

Making the decision to seek couples counselling is a decision that all couples can take, whether you are experiencing a difficult time or not. Counselling is helpful to discover more about yourself, each other, and the relationship you are building. Many times, a couple will seek out counselling when they are struggling with communication and […]

Apr

Does Counselling Work?

Have you had the thought that you might need counselling and then wondered if it will even work for you? You are not alone in this conundrum. The question of whether counselling works or not is a hot topic when you are first considering counselling in Calgary. The answer to this question is not as […]

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