Family Therapy and Building Blocks Robyn Manzano, MA When was the last time you played with Lego blocks? Recently, I have rediscovered this nostalgic childhood activity. There is a certain relaxation that comes with just sitting and building. Although there are no real rules or expectations (despite what the strong Type-A people might argue!), it is an opportunity to engage our creativity, imagination and innovation (areas of our brain that are often neglected). Being around ...read more
Are Therapists (Psychologists) Just Rent-a-Friends?
It’s virtually a rite of passage: At some point in every psychologist’s career, he or she must confront a psychotherapyskeptic. My first opportunity came years ago when I was seated on an airplane next to a middle-aged business traveler in a charcoal gray suit, white shirt, and maroon tie. I’m not one for idle mid-flight conversation, but the man was feeling chatty. He asked what I did for a living, and I told him I was a psychologist, to which he replied, “Oh! A rent-a-friend.” His ...read more
Welcome to Refresh Counselling @ the Village
Hi! Thanks for visiting the new website for Refresh Counselling services. We are pleased to provide counselling services to NW Calgary and beyond. At Refresh we are passionate about working with people in order to experience personal growth in many areas of their lives. Some of the areas which we specialize in are listed below. Addiction Anger Management ADHD Anxiety Body Image Boundaries Cancer Couples Counselling Cultural Issues Decision-Making ...read more