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08/15/2025

Judith Herman is a psychiatrist and renowned clinician in the field of trauma recovery. In Trauma and Recovery, she outlines how violence, abuse, and neglect impact the body and mind — and what healing truly requires. Grounded in research and humanity, this foundational book remains essential reading for anyone working through or supporting others in trauma recovery.

08/13/2025

Guess what? Direct billing is coming to Clarity Psychology this fall!

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance access to care, we are in the process of streamlining our billing processes to include direct billing.

STAY TUNED!

08/11/2025

The spotlight effect refers to our tendency to overestimate how much other people notice and remember about us, especially in social situations. In other words, we feel like we’re constantly in the spotlight even though most people are paying far less attention than we think.

The spotlight effect is rooted in egocentrism, a natural cognitive bias where we see ourselves as the center of our own experience. Because we’re so focused on our own thoughts, actions, and appearance, we mistakenly assume others are too.

This happens because we anchor on our own perspective, then fail to adjust enough when trying to imagine what others see.

Researchers at Cornell University asked college students to wear an embarrassing t-shirt (featuring singer Barry Manilow) and then enter a room full of other students. Afterward, they were asked how many people they thought noticed the shirt. Participants guessed about 50% noticed. In reality, only around 25% did. This showed a consistent overestimation of others' attention, even in a clearly self-conscious situation.

Understanding the spotlight effect helps reduce social anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of embarrassment. It’s a reminder that people are usually more focused on themselves than on judging us.

08/08/2025

Johann Hari is a journalist and author who explores the roots of emotional distress. In Lost Connections, he challenges the idea that depression is only a chemical issue, and instead highlights how disconnection — from meaning, relationships, and purpose — plays a central role. This eye-opening read reframes mental health and invites us to heal through reconnection and community.

08/06/2025

When it comes to mental health care, both psychologists and Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCCs) offer valuable support. Have you ever wondered what the difference is? Here are some of the ways to understand the differences between these two titles:

1. Regulation:
- Psychologists in Alberta are regulated by the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) under The Health Professions Act (provincial legislation). CCCs are certified nationally through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), which is not regulated by specific provincial or federal legislation.

2. Assessment and Diagnosis:
Registered psychologists can formally assess and diagnose mental health disorders such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, and anxiety disorders. CCCs provide meaningful therapeutic support; CCCs are not trained to diagnose or conduct standardized psychological assessments.

3. Scope of Training and Practice:
Psychologists complete graduate-level training in psychology, plus extensive supervised practice and examinations specific to Alberta legislation.
CCCs also hold graduate degrees in counselling or related fields; the certification process is not regulated by a provincial health college though designated amounts of supervised practice rare required for registration.

08/01/2025

Laura Reagan is a licensed clinical social worker and trauma therapist. In her podcast, Therapy Chat, she discusses mental health, trauma, and healing. Through interviews/conversation with experts and clinicians, she provides listeners with practical insights and tools to better understand and manage their emotional well-being. Episodes are released on Mondays and are roughly an hour in length.

07/30/2025

Meet Jamie Hofmann, R.Psych.

Jamie specializes in working with children ages 3-12, offering counselling/play-based therapy, parent support and coaching, as well as psycho-educational/social-emotional-behavioural assessments. Jamie's approach is grounded in a strength-based, attachment focused lens. She believes in honouring each child’s innate capabilities and resilience, and she sees it as a true privilege to walk alongside children and families in their unique journeys and needs. Her approach is gentle, playful, and relational and is centered on building safety, trust, and connection.

Jamie specializes in working with the following concerns with counselling clients:

Parental Support and Coaching
Parental Attachment and Connection
ADHD
Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, Selective Mutism)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Depression and Mood
Social Skills Development
Autism Spectrum Disorder
School related challenges
Behavioural challenges
Self-esteem and mood
Bullying
Emotion regulation
Executive functioning
Perfectionism
Peer/sibling conflict
Sleep challenges
Grief and loss

Jamie has availability for counselling clients throughout the week.

Appointments with Jamie can be booked online or by calling our Office Manager at 587.782.4744.

07/28/2025

One of the most common responses for individuals in the face of emotion is shutting down / avoidance. For many, this has been the most protective response to emotion learned over the lifespan. However, emotional avoidance often amplifies our emotions them over time and can result in feeling overwhelmed, dysregulated or reactive.

Therapy is a wonderful space to learn how to face your emotions and move through your pain with the support of the relationship between you and your therapist. Interested in learning more about therapy? Give us a call at 587.782.4744.

07/25/2025

Dawn Huebner is a clinical psychologist who specializes in helping children cope with anxiety. In her book, What to Do When You Worry Too Much, she offers a practical, step-by-step workbook designed for kids struggling with excessive worries. Through engaging activities and simple explanations, Huebner helps kiddos to understand their anxiety and learn effective coping strategies.

07/23/2025

REMINDER: Laurel Miyash*ta, M.C., Registered Provisional Psychologist has immediate availability for new clients! Because Laurel is a Provisional Psychologist, she is able to offer client's services at a reduced fee of $190/session.

What is a Registered Provisional Psychologist?

In Alberta, individuals training to become Registered Psychologists are termed “Registered Provisional Psychologists.” Provisional Psychologists differ from Registered Psychologists in that:

- Their work is supervised by a Registered Psychologist. This means that their cases are discussed with their supervisor, their supervisor has full access to all of their documentation and files, supervisors may view live or recorded sessions, and supervisors hold responsibility for the welfare of the client.

- They are working towards the requirements of registration. This means that they are completing a minimum of 1600 hours of supervised practice and 107 hours of supervision, and they are working towards completion of licensing examinations including the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology and the Law & Ethics for Alberta Psychologists Exam.

Laurel is unique in that she has completed all requirements towards registration with the exception of her hours. Laurel also has 25 years of experience working in healthcare as a Registered Nurse and thus brings a wealth of experience to her work. Laurel is also a Grief Recovery Method Specialist.

Interested in working with Laurel? Appointments can be booked online or by calling our Office Manager at 587.782.4744.

07/21/2025

Exposure therapy is a highly effective, evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders, phobias, PTSD, and OCD. It helps people face their fears gradually and safely, with the guidance and support of a trained therapist.

Exposure therapy is build on the premise of habituation - the idea that our emotional reactivity to a stimulus will lessen with repeated contacts with that stimulus. Exposure therapy also gives our brain the chance to learn that perceived threats are actually not as threatening as we may believe. Exposure therapy take several sessions where feared stimuli is faced in a hierarchical fashion until habituation of each stimulus on the hierarchy occurs. Exposure therapy is highly structured in nature and should only be completed with a trained therapist.

Interested in learning more about Exposure Therapy? Give us a call at 587.782.4744 to schedule a free consultation with one of our trained clinicians.

07/18/2025

Sidarta Ribeiro is a neuroscientist and professor who explores the fascinating science behind dreams. In his book, The Oracle of Night: The History and Science of Dreams, he traces the history of dreams from ancient cultures to modern neuroscience. Ribeiro reveals how dreaming plays a crucial role in memory, creativity, and emotional healing. This book is a captivating read for anyone curious about understanding the power of our dreams.

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Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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+15877824744

Website

https://claritypsychology.ca/

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