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We have a diverse group of therapists, the best in the business, ready to help you better cope with your presenting concerns.

780-570-5544 (online counseling available)

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Discovering Inner Peace with Greatlife Psychology Centre

Here to Help

At Greatlife Psychology we want you to have a great life. We offer In-Office, Telephone, and Video sessions that can be booked using our online booking system.

Spiritual Counseling

Our spiritual counseling services can help you explore your beliefs and values, and develop a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment. Our experienced Psychologists provide guidance and support to help you connect with your spirituality and find meaning in your life.

Stress Management Counseling

Our stress management counseling services can help you identify and manage stress in healthy ways. Our licensed therapists provide guidance and support to help you develop coping skills, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve your overall well-being.

Self-Esteem Counseling

Our self-esteem counseling services can help you develop a healthier sense of self-worth and confidence. Our experienced counselors provide guidance and support to help you identify negative self-talk, develop self-compassion, and improve your relationships with others.

Personal Growth Counseling

Our personal growth counseling services can help you achieve your full potential and live a more fulfilling life. Our licensed therapists provide guidance and support to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and develop strategies to achieve them.

Positive Psychology Counseling

Our positive psychology counseling services can help you develop a more positive outlook on life. Our experienced counselors use evidence-based techniques to help you cultivate gratitude, resilience, and optimism, and improve your overall well-being.

Veterans and First reponders

Helping Veterans, First Responders (serving and retired), and their Spouses/Partners/Family Members, living with an Operational Stress Injury (OSI).

We help with stress, anxiety, social anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, trauma, and PTSD.

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A Little Book About You - Relationship reset

a little book about you - don't buy the lie

A Little Book About You - Relationship reset

A LITTLE BOOK ABOUT YOU - RELATIONSHIP RESET


To every couple who chooses growth over comfort and hope over fear —  This book is for you. For the two of you who, despite exhaustion or disappointment, keep showing up. For the partners who have every reason to quit but still choose to lean in. For those who understand that real love isn’t always soft and effortless but forged in the daily decisions to listen, to forgive, to reach for each other’s hands even when pride says pull away.  


It’s for couples who recognize that a great relationship is not a fixed state but a living, breathing practice — built on small acts of courage, honest conversations, and the willingness to see each other’s humanity even when it’s messy. It’s for those who believe that hope is not naïve but a fierce act of resilience, and that choosing to grow together is the highest form of commitment.  


Relationships shape not only how we see ourselves but also how we move through the world — the choices we make, the risks we take, the dreams we dare to hold. Even the strongest partnerships will meet squalls: misunderstandings that sting, seasons of distance, and the pressures of work, parenting, health, and money. Thriving as a couple does not mean living a conflict-free life. It means learning to ride the waves together — with commitment, awareness, and a willingness to keep growing even when it feels uncomfortable. 


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A Little Book About You - Thought Life

a little book about you - don't buy the lie

A Little Book About You - Relationship reset

A LITTLE BOOK ABOUT YOU - THOUGHT LIFE


For as long as I’ve been working with people—listening to their stories, struggles, and hopes—one truth has stood out above all the rest: our thought life matters. The conversations we have with ourselves, often unnoticed and unexamined, quietly shape how we feel and what we do. Your thoughts set the tone for your emotions, your behaviors, and, in many ways, the direction of your life.


This Little Book About You-Thought Life is part of a series of short, accessible guides designed to help you better cope with life’s most common challenges—such as stress, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, trauma, and relationship dynamics. Each book is written in a clear, straightforward style, making the concepts practical and applicable to everyday life.  


This book focuses on one of the most powerful influences on your well-being: your thought life. It explores how your thoughts shape your feelings, behavior, and experience of the world. By better understanding the patterns of your inner dialogue, you’ll discover practical strategies to reduce distress and build resilience.


 https://bit.ly/3J9r2Vj 


a little book about you - don't buy the lie

a little book about you - don't buy the lie

A LITTLE BOOK ABOUT YOU - 

DON'T BUY THE LIE  


 For years, psychology has demonstrated how thoughts influence emotions and behavior. The Cognitive Model, pioneered by Aaron Beck, explains that negative automatic thoughts—quick, biased mental messages—can shape how we feel about ourselves and our world.   


 Every book I write begins with the same simple truth: we are all human, and being human is not always easy. Each of us has an internal story — the quiet narrator that shapes how we see ourselves and the world around us. For many people, that voice has been unkind for too long. It tells us that we aren’t enough, that we’ve failed too often, that we don’t measure up.  


This book was written to help you challenge that story — not by pretending everything is fine, but by recognizing that you are far more resilient, capable, and worthy than the Lie has ever allowed you to believe. In my work as a psychologist, I’ve had the privilege of sitting with countless individuals who have faced incredible challenges — trauma, self-doubt, loss, and change. Every one of them carried a version of the Lie, and every one of them proved, in time, that truth is always stronger. Healing is possible. Growth is possible. And it begins the moment you decide to treat yourself with the same compassion you’ve been offering everyone else.  


If you take one thing from these pages, let it be this: You are not broken. You are becoming. 


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PRomoting mental health

  

Great products promote mental health and the importance of doing things differently to make things better. Challenge negative thoughts, be more aware of your thought life, track thoughts and feelings, and explore different ways to think about things. 


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welcoming new members to our team

welcoming new members to our team

Please see our Therapist page for additional information.


Our Team

Our History

Our History

Our amazing team of highly trained and motivated Psychologists, Navi Dhoot, Julie DeRose, Dianna Graziano, Christine Gatzke, Olamide Omotosho, Patti Fedor, and Rod Woitas, is ready to help you cope with and manage today's fast-paced world. Book online for counseling services.

Our History

Our History

Our History

We have been serving the community of Sherwood Park and surrounding areas since 2012. We are located in the Athabasca Professional Centre in Sherwood Park, Alberta.  

Our Mission

Our History

Our Mission

We are committed to providing a safe and caring environment for our clients to receive the best possible care. Offering individual counselling, couples counselling and family counselling. Providing in-office, video and phone sessions.

Video

Check out this great video and many others discussing a variety of different strategies that will help you better cope and manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

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30 Days of Focus Forward™ — Better Days Ahead

What will you do today to make things better?

Over the past 30 days, we've shared a simple but powerful message: No matter what yesterday looked like, today is another opportunity to move forward.


Focus forward 30 day challenge

30 Days of Focus Forward

Better Days Ahead | A Daily Reflection Guide


A client resource inspired by the 30 Days of Focus Forward campaign and the themes of Life in the Past Lane: Learning How to Focus Forward.


How to use this guide: Read one day at a time. Consider the reflection question and identify one manageable action. There are no perfect answers, and you can revisit any day that feels especially relevant.


Day 1 — The Goal Is Not a Life Without Negative Moments

A difficult moment does not have to decide what happens next. Everyone experiences disappointment, uncertainty, and setbacks. Focusing forward means acknowledging what happened without giving it control over the rest of your day. Notice the emotion, identify what you can influence, and choose one constructive response. The goal is not to deny the negative; it is to make room for something better alongside it.

Reflect: What is one thing I can do today to make things better?


Day 2 — Challenge Negativity With Evidence

Our minds can turn an uncomfortable thought into a convincing story. Before accepting that story as fact, look for evidence. Ask what supports the thought, what contradicts it, and whether another explanation is possible. This is not forced positive thinking. It is a more balanced, fair assessment of what is happening. A small shift in interpretation can create room for a different response.

Reflect: What evidence might challenge one negative thought I have been carrying?


Day 3 — What Will You Do Today to Make Things Better?

Perspective becomes useful when it leads to action. You do not need to solve everything at once. Choose one meaningful step that is within your control: send a message, complete a small task, go for a walk, or address something you have avoided. Small actions remind us that we can participate in shaping the day ahead.

Reflect: What is the one action I will take today?


Day 4 — Build Momentum With Small Steps

Progress rarely arrives as one dramatic breakthrough. More often, it grows from modest efforts repeated over time. A small step may not change everything, but it can create direction and confidence. When the task feels overwhelming, make the next step smaller rather than abandoning it. Consistency matters more than perfection.

Reflect: What small step can I repeat this week?


Day 5 — Be Curious About What Is Working

When things are difficult, it is easy to notice only what is missing or going wrong. Curiosity invites a broader view. Ask what has helped, when the problem felt less intense, and who or what supported you. These observations are clues you can use again. Recognizing what works does not minimize your struggles; it strengthens your options.

Reflect: What went reasonably well today, and why?


Day 6 — Build Your Blueprint for Success

A useful plan begins with awareness. Consider what matters to you, what is already working, and which habits or choices need adjustment. Write down a realistic direction and identify the first step. Your blueprint is not a rigid promise; it is a guide you can revise as you learn. Progress becomes easier to recognize when you know what you are working toward.

Reflect: What three priorities belong in my blueprint?


Day 7 — Define Success Your Way

Success is not a single destination, and it does not need to resemble someone else’s life. It may mean feeling more connected, managing stress, improving health, rebuilding confidence, or doing meaningful work. Define success in terms that reflect your values and current circumstances. Comparison can distract you from progress that genuinely matters to you.

Reflect: What would meaningful success look like for me right now?


Day 8 — Turn Hope Into Action

Hope can give us a reason to keep going, but action gives hope direction. Identify something you want to improve and translate it into one manageable step. You may not know the full route, and you do not have to. Begin where you are, use the resources available, and adjust along the way.

Reflect: What practical step could move one hope closer to reality?


Day 9 — Be Aware. Be Willing to Adjust.

Changing direction does not mean you have failed. It can mean you have noticed new information and are willing to respond wisely. Check whether your current approach is helping. If not, consider a different strategy, pace, or source of support. Flexibility helps you keep moving toward what matters even when the original plan no longer fits.

Reflect: What adjustment might help me move forward?


Day 10 — Focus on What You Can Control

You cannot control every event, other people’s reactions, or the past. You can often influence your choices, attention, habits, and next steps. Spending less energy fighting what cannot be changed may free up energy for what can. Draw a clear distinction between what is outside your control and what is yours to act on.

Reflect: Where would my energy be better spent today?


Day 11 — Look Over the Fence

What you can see from your current position is not always the whole picture. A setback or frustrating situation can narrow your perspective. Try looking beyond the immediate obstacle: what alternatives, opportunities, or supports might exist? A broader view can help you recognize possibilities that were difficult to see while focused only on the problem.

Reflect: What might I notice if I looked beyond the immediate problem?


Day 12 — What Is Your Most Recent Evidence Telling You?

Old experiences can shape expectations, but they do not always describe the present. Examine your most recent evidence. Have you handled a difficult conversation, learned something, or made even a little progress? Use current facts rather than outdated labels to assess your capabilities. Your story can evolve as new evidence accumulates.

Reflect: What recent experience shows that change is possible?


Day 13 — What Are You Carrying Forward?

We all carry memories, habits, beliefs, and expectations from earlier experiences. Some support us; others weigh us down. You cannot erase the past, but you can decide what lessons are worth bringing into tomorrow. Keep what helps you grow and question what repeatedly holds you back.

Reflect: What do I want to carry forward, and what am I ready to loosen my grip on?


Day 14 — Listen to How You Talk to Yourself

Your internal dialogue can influence how you feel, behave, and approach challenges. Notice whether you speak to yourself with harsh judgments or with the fairness you would offer someone you care about. Replace absolute statements such as “I always fail” with language that is accurate and constructive. Encouraging self-talk is not pretending everything is fine; it is choosing words that help you respond effectively.

Reflect: What would a more balanced version of my self-talk sound like?


Day 15 — Small Steps Create Big Changes

A large goal can become discouraging when you focus only on the distance remaining. Break it into manageable actions. Each completed step builds evidence that you can follow through. Over time, those actions can strengthen routines, confidence, and direction. Progress does not have to be dramatic to be meaningful.

Reflect: What is the smallest useful step I can take today?


Day 16 — Ride the Momentum

Good days can provide energy for the days that follow. When something goes well, notice what contributed and consider how to build on it. Use positive momentum to strengthen helpful routines without expecting yourself to feel motivated all the time. Even when momentum slows, the skills and habits you have developed remain available.

Reflect: What helped create my last good day, and how can I repeat part of it?


Day 17 — You Are Not Back at Square One

A setback can feel as though it erased all previous progress. Usually, it has not. You still have the experience, insight, and skills gained along the way. Instead of declaring a fresh failure, ask what the setback teaches you and what response would be useful now. Recovery and growth are rarely perfectly linear.

Reflect: What have I learned that I did not know the last time I faced this challenge?


Day 18 — Each Day Has the Potential to Be Great

A difficult yesterday does not automatically determine today. Every day brings opportunities to notice something worthwhile, connect with someone, or take a step in a valued direction. A great day does not have to be flawless. It may simply be a day when you respond thoughtfully, appreciate something meaningful, or make a little progress.

Reflect: What would make today worthwhile, even if it is not perfect?


Day 19 — One Good Decision Can Change the Direction of Your Day

You may have more influence over tomorrow than you realize. One choice—to pause before reacting, ask for help, take a break, or begin a task—can interrupt an unhelpful pattern. Focus on the next good decision rather than demanding a perfect day. Constructive choices can accumulate into meaningful change.

Reflect: What decision could improve the direction of my day?


Day 20 — Do Not Let What Is Missing Hide What You Have

It is natural to notice unmet goals and things you wish were different. But a constant focus on what is absent can obscure strengths, relationships, resources, and opportunities already present. Gratitude does not require ignoring problems. It means allowing a fuller picture to inform your outlook and your next step.

Reflect: What is one resource, relationship, or strength I can appreciate today?


Day 21 — Do Not Be Consumed by the Negativity

The goal is not to eliminate negative moments; it is to minimize the time they dominate your attention and choices. When you catch yourself replaying an upsetting event, acknowledge it, identify whether any action is needed, and gently return attention to something constructive. Repeated practice can help reduce the grip of rumination.

Reflect: What can I do when I notice myself dwelling on a negative moment?


Day 22 — Do Not Give One Bad Moment the Whole Day

Something difficult may happen in the morning without defining the afternoon or evening. Acknowledge the event and its impact, then look for a way to reset. Take a pause, shift activities, speak with someone supportive, or complete one manageable task. A bad moment can be part of your day without becoming its entire meaning.

Reflect: How can I reset after something does not go as planned?


Day 23 — Always Have Something to Look Forward To

Anticipation can create hope and direction. Give yourself something meaningful to look forward to, whether it is a conversation, a hobby, a walk, a small outing, or a longer-term goal. It need not be expensive or extraordinary. Planning positive experiences can remind you that life contains possibilities beyond today’s difficulties.

Reflect: What can I put on my calendar that I will genuinely look forward to?


Day 24 — You Do Not Have to Carry Everything Forward

Moving forward does not mean denying your history or forgetting what matters. It means recognizing that not every old hurt, assumption, or burden must guide the next chapter. Consider what you can learn from, what may need support to process, and what no longer deserves so much of your attention.

Reflect: What burden might I begin to set down, one step at a time?


Day 25 — Your Past Is Part of Your Story. It Does Not Have to Write the Next Chapter.

The past can help explain where you have been without fully deciding where you go next. Experiences shape us, but new choices, relationships, skills, and perspectives can shape what follows. Focus on the part of the story still being written. You can honour what happened while participating in a different future.

Reflect: What would I like the next chapter of my life to include?


Day 26 — Do Not Let “What If?” Make the Decision for You

Uncertainty can invite endless predictions about what might go wrong. Sometimes those concerns are worth planning for; other times they prevent any movement at all. Ask what is realistically likely, what preparation is useful, and what step you can take despite not knowing every outcome. Courage often begins before certainty arrives.

Reflect: Which “what if” is holding me back, and what realistic step could I take anyway?


Day 27 — Make Room for What Matters

A full schedule does not always reflect a fulfilling life. Consider where your time and energy go and whether those choices align with your values. Make room for the people, activities, responsibilities, and experiences that give life meaning. This may require setting boundaries, simplifying obligations, or being more intentional with your attention.

Reflect: What deserves more room in my life, and what could make space for it?


Day 28 — Who Are You Becoming?

You are not limited to the person you were yesterday. Every decision, practice, and response contributes to the person you are becoming. Rather than asking only what you want to achieve, consider the qualities you want to strengthen—patience, courage, compassion, resilience, or consistency. Small daily actions help those qualities take shape.

Reflect: What quality do I want to strengthen through my actions today?


Day 29 — Your Best Days Do Not Have to Be Behind You

Your past may contain achievements, losses, regrets, and moments you wish you could revisit. But meaningful experiences and growth can still lie ahead. You do not need to recreate an earlier version of your life to find purpose now. Stay open to new possibilities, connections, and ways of measuring a good day.

Reflect: What possibility would I like to remain open to?


Day 30 — Your Next Chapter Starts Today

Thirty days of reflection are a beginning, not an ending. You have explored perspective, evidence, action, resilience, gratitude, and the possibility of change. Choose one lesson to carry into daily life and one action to put it into practice. You do not have to get everything right. Keep noticing, learning, adjusting, and moving forward. Better days ahead is an invitation to participate in what comes next.

Reflect: What will I do today to make things better?


Focus Forward. Better Days Ahead.

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