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The Gottman Method in Calgary: How the Sound Relationship House Builds Stronger Relationships

FAQ Schema LocalBusiness Schema (add to site-wide or couples page) Every relationship hits rough patches—but what separates couples who recover from those who drift apart? According to over four decades of clinical research by Dr. John Gottman and Dr. Julie Gottman at The Gottman Institute , the answer comes down to specific, measurable behaviours that either strengthen or erode your connection over time. The Gottman Method distills these findings into a practical framework called the Sound Relationship House —a seven-level model (plus two load-bearing walls) that maps exactly what healthy relationships need to thrive. At Curio Counselling in Calgary , our therapists use this evidence-based approach to help couples identify where their relationship house needs reinforcement and build lasting change. What Is the Gottman Method? The Gottman Method is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman through their research at the University ...
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Men’s Mental Health in Calgary: Why It Looks Different, Why It’s Overlooked, and How Therapy Can Help

If you’re a man reading this, there’s a reasonable chance you almost didn’t click on it. Articles about mental health can feel like they’re written for someone else — someone more comfortable with emotional language, someone who finds it natural to talk about feelings, someone who isn’t you. That’s not a personal failing. It’s the product of decades of cultural messaging that taught men to handle things on their own, push through discomfort, and treat vulnerability as weakness. And it’s one of the reasons men’s mental health remains one of the most underserved areas in Canadian healthcare. In Canada, men account for approximately 75% of all suicide deaths. That’s roughly 50 men every week. Yet research consistently shows that men are significantly less likely to seek professional support, even when experiencing moderate to severe symptoms. A 2025 national survey found that 67% of Canadian men have never accessed professional mental health services. Something in that equation needs...
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Quiet Burnout: The Hidden Exhaustion Calgary Professionals Can’t Ignore in 2026

You haven’t missed a deadline in years. Your inbox is managed. Someone at work recently called you “the reliable one.” And yet, something has been quietly, persistently off for a while now. You’re not lazy. You’re not ungrateful. What you may be experiencing is quiet burnout — a pattern that 2026 research now identifies as one of the most overlooked conditions affecting working professionals across Calgary and beyond. Unlike traditional burnout, which typically announces itself through obvious collapse or an inability to function, quiet burnout operates beneath the surface. You keep performing. You keep showing up. But internally, the cost is compounding every day. In this post, we’ll walk through what quiet burnout actually is, why it’s becoming so common in Calgary’s workforce right now, the eight signs our therapists see most often, and what evidence-based treatment looks like when you’re ready to move from surviving to recovering. What Is Quiet Burnout? Quiet burnout is the ...
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What Are The 3 Types Of Anger

Home › Blog › What Are The 3 Types of Anger? What Are The 3 Types of Anger? By Curio Counselling Clinical Team • Updated February 2026 • 12 min read Key Takeaway: Psychologists identify three primary types of anger expression — aggressive , passive , and assertive . Understanding which pattern you default to is the first step toward healthier emotional regulation. Only assertive anger consistently leads to productive outcomes in relationships and personal well-being. In This Article ▶ Why Understanding Your Anger Type Matters ▶ Type 1: Aggressive Anger ▶ Type 2: Passive Anger ▶ Type 3: Assertive Anger ▶ Comparing All 3 Types at a Glance ▶ How to Identify Your Anger Type ▶ Evidence-Based Strategies for Each Type ▶ When to Seek Professional Help ▶ FAQ Anger is one of the most fundamental human emotions. Everyone experiences it. The critical difference between people who thrive and those who struggle isn’t whether they feel angry — it’s how they express...
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