Dr. Janet Miller is a counselling psychologist licensed to practice in Ontario and Alberta, with expertise in mental health and personal development. In addition to 25+ years at Mount Royal University (as a Counsellor, past Chair of Student Counselling Services, and Full Professor), Janet is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Calgary, is a certified trainer with the Centre for Suicide Prevention (ASIST Workshop), and runs her own private practice. Janet writes in the areas of leadership, wellness, and student development. Her most recent title is You@theU: A guided tour through your first year of university (available here: https://www.ubcpress.ca/you-at-the-u).
Counselling
Please note: Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, all counselling sessions have moved to a remote format. Janet offers individual sessions via video using Google Meet, or by telephone. Areas often discussed include coping, resilience, relationship issues, management of stress, mood, motivation, anxiety, grief, loss and personal growth.
Accessing Support
If you are in crisis, please take action to access help.
In Calgary, the Distress Centre is a local call 1.403.266.HELP (distresscentre.com).
In Alberta we have a 24-hour Mental Health Help Line
1-866-408-5465, toll free from anywhere in Alberta.
In Calgary, the Distress Centre is a local call 1.403.266.HELP (distresscentre.com).
In Alberta we have a 24-hour Mental Health Help Line
1-866-408-5465, toll free from anywhere in Alberta.
Nationally we all can access the Suicide Lifeline when we need it – 1.800.273. 8255
Look for natural supports around you, including family, friends, hospitals, formal services and other community connections. Reach out if you need help.
Anxiety
Anxiety interventions can focus on strengthening coping skills in the face of worry, creating space for relaxation, and developing confidence to take on new challenges. Building our tolerance for feeling anxious can be very effective, and reworking self-talk to enhance confidence and challenge catastrophic thinking patterns are typical elements of an intervention.
Depression
According to the World Health Organization, 300+ million people world wide suffer from depression. Effective treatments include accurate assessment, medical intervention and psychological support. Counselling can help to untwist thinking patterns, bolster coping strategies, foster a more positive mindset, increase energy and get reconnected with meaning and purpose.
Stress
Stress is a normal part of life, and in small amounts it keeps us motivated and moving. However – too much stress is damaging to our health, productivity and well being. Stress can be managed by reducing or eliminating the source, bolstering coping mechanisms and/or changing our mindset. Counselling can help you achieve these goals.
Trauma
I take a trauma-informed approach to therapy to support clients in identifying their strengths. I believe that we have personal power to heal and thrive, although I also recognize that success and wellness are impacted by things outside of our control including systemic barriers, trauma, privilege, and access to resources. I know we can untwist ourselves from the trauma we’ve survived and learn strategies to move forward.
Booking a Keynote Presentation
Janet is delightful as a keynote speaker. Easy to work with, flexible in her approach, and willing to adapt to the needs of your audience. Her presentations are very visual, and her style is warm and engaging. All of her work is research-supported, motivational and interesting. She’ll make you laugh, but she’ll also leave you with so much to think about. Janet is accepting speaker invitations for Spring 2024 (and onwards).
To request a counselling appointment, or to book a speaking engagement, please send us a message or email at janet.miller@hotmail.com
