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Support Blog

Welcome to the Wide Lens Counselling blog. Here you will find simple and supportive guides to help you understand common mental health concerns and learn how therapy can help. Each article is written to support people in Calgary who are looking for counselling that feels safe, respectful, and grounded in real life experiences.

Counselling for Women

Feminist and social justice-based counselling with women: What a feminist & social justice approach means in therapy Rather than focusing only on symptoms, this approach asks what pressures, expectations, or…

person wrapped in blanket chronic illness counselling

Pain, Illness & Disability

Understanding the emotional impact of illness, pain & disability Living with pain, disability, or chronic illness can bring significant challenges, especially in a society that often ignores or misunderstands these…

Dealing With Big Life Changes

When change shakes the foundation of your world Life can shift in ways we never expected. Whether it is the end of a relationship, the loss of someone important, a…

Dating & Relationships

Understanding connection, conflict & the stories that shape them Relationships can be a source of joy, support, and growth, but they can also bring uncertainty, stress, or confusion. Whether you…

Understanding Grief & Loss

Grief is a natural response to loss, and it can affect every part of life. Many people think grief only happens when someone important passes away, but it can show…

Lori Helfenbaum (she/her), RSW, MSW

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