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Hello Reader, With the holiday season around us, I thought I’d highlight some of the really fun and cozy events happening at Social Grounds (Oakridge) these next few weeks, a great chance to get out, connect, create, and celebrate locally. Here are a few of my top picks:
Social Grounds is also a warm gathering space. It’s a great spot to pause, grab a latte or tea, and connect with neighbours from Oakridge and beyond. Outside of Social Grounds, the Oakridge Community Association is also hosting seasonal happenings, including their annual Christmas Market. oakridgecommunity.ca And if you’ve got skates, there’s a lovely Skate with Santa event later in December. MyCalgary With gratitude, Chantal Psychologist| Teen Coach| Part of the Pyramid Psychology Team Come Make Wacky Never Done Before Gingerbread Houses With Us! The Happiness Path (THP) Hangouts A chance to do a hands-on craft that’s totally beginner-friendly, a little bit of easy movement (no pressure, no performance), and have a few laughs 👉 Are you in? Register here |
Hello! I’m Chantal, teen life coach and psychologist who’s helping teen girls build confidence, handle tough stuff, and grow into their most authentic selves. I’ve curate tools to make your journey as a parent, auntie, or supportive professional a little easier, and a lot more connected. These are the things I use, love, and trust to spark calm, courage, and real conversations with teens.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been spending time volunteering with Heel & Hoof Horse Rescue, and it has been the best experience in so many ways! Reader, these horses are big, powerful, and absolutely beautiful, but also surprisingly wise teachers. One horse in particular, Mia, has become my newest mentor. She’s curious, assertive, and has a deep love for food. If you walk into the paddock with treats, she has zero hesitation about boxing out the other horses and stepping right into your...
Happy Saturday Reader, Have you ever felt that spark to start something new, a project, a new fitness routine, a dream, a conversation, only to find yourself… Scrolling? Cleaning? Suddenly feeling too tired? It’s easy to call that laziness or lack of motivation, but what if it wasn't those things at all? Avoidance isn’t a flaw. It’s a signal. Our body’s way of whispering, “Something here feels unfamiliar or uncertain” And that makes sense. Trying something new often brings up fears- of...
We’re still smiling after our latest THP Hangouts, where a group of amazing teen girls came together to make snowglobes. Reader, at first, the room was pretty quiet. That kind of uncertainty that happens when everyone’s still finding their footing. But before long, it transformed into a space filled with laughter, creativity, and confidence. There was glitter flying (literally), ideas being shared, and conversations that reminded us why we love creating these moments of connection. One...