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The Viewpoint Team The Viewpoint Team

Calgary Summer Activities for Families on a Budget

Discover free and budget-friendly summer activities for families in Calgary — from splash parks and nature trails to festivals, outdoor movies, and library programs. Fun for kids without the hefty price tag.

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Samantha Rintoul Samantha Rintoul

Counselling for 2SLGBTQI+ Couples

Looking for a 2SLGBTQI+ affirming couples therapist? Find a counsellor who understands your identity, challenges heteronormative assumptions, and uses evidence-based, inclusive approaches like the Gottman Method to support your relationship.

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Cathy Jackson Cathy Jackson

Spring Cleaning For Your Mental Health

Learn how to refresh your mental health this spring by letting go of negative thought patterns, challenging unhelpful beliefs, and building healthier habits in 5 simple steps for improved well-being and clarity.

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Cindy Woolfrey Cindy Woolfrey

Now What? Moving Forward After Divorce in Your 40s

Rebuilding life after divorce in your 40s can be empowering. Discover how to rediscover yourself, make new friends, embrace solo adventures, navigate parenting, and start dating again with confidence in Calgary and beyond.

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Cathy Jackson Cathy Jackson

When Our Internal Wounds Post on Social Media

Explore how “wounded posting” on social media impacts self-esteem, validation, and emotional well-being. Learn to recognize reactive patterns and build a healthier, more intentional relationship with platforms like Instagram, X, and Facebook.

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Samantha Rintoul Samantha Rintoul

How Do You Make Friends as an Adult?

Making friends as an adult doesn't have to feel impossible. Learn why modern life makes connection harder and discover practical strategies for finding your "Third Spaces" - those crucial places where real friendships begin.

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Rebecca Pink Rebecca Pink

Therapy is not neutral, and that’s the point

The people who love you feel what you feel. When you share something painful, they carry it to the dinner table, into their sleep. That's not a failure. That's love. But easing someone's hurt and sitting with them in it aren't the same thing. A therapist brings full presence without personal stakes…and that can change everything.

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Cathy Jackson Cathy Jackson

The Paradigm Shift That Opens the Door to Therapy

Discover the mindset shifts that make starting therapy easier. Learn how moving from self-reliance and self-judgment to connection, growth, and self-compassion can open the door to meaningful change.

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Samantha Rintoul Samantha Rintoul

Navigating Grief During the Holidays

Navigating grief during the holidays can feel especially heavy, even when moments of joy still appear. Balancing celebration and loss is difficult, but both emotions can coexist. This piece explores the Dual Process Model of grief, ways to honour loved ones, and gentle strategies for finding space for both remembrance and joy throughout the holiday season.

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