Living Well Psychological Service

As a Registered Psychologist with 29 years of clinical experience and 11 years of graduate education and training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and depth psychology, Dr. Robert Pogue is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy services to individuals and couples in need. Our practice is focused on helping adults and adolescents navigate various emotional and relational challenges, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), psychodynamic, and emotion-focused psychotherapies.

Understanding the Complexity of Human Emotions

Dr. Pogue's extensive experience and training have equipped him with a deep understanding of the complexities of human emotions and the ways in which they can manifest in various aspects of life. He recognizes that emotional problems, marital and relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, and loss can have a profound impact on an individual's well-being and relationships. Moreover, he is cognizant of the fact that childhood traumas, such as sexual, physical, and emotional abuse and neglect, can have lasting effects on a person's self-esteem, identity, and overall mental health.

The Power of Romantic Love and Father Hunger

Dr. Pogue's practice also explores the mysteries of romantic love and the significance of father presence in a child's life. His study on "Father Hunger" examines the ways in which the physical and emotional absence of a father can influence a child's psychological development, and how this can manifest in adulthood. Additionally, his work on the psychology of romantic love seeks to understand the images, mystery, and meaning of romantic love, as compared to the forms of love that exist in long-term, committed relationships.

A Comprehensive Range of Services

Dr. Pogue's scope of practice includes individual and couple psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, addressing a wide range of treatment areas, including:

• Emotional problems
• Marital and relationship problems
• Depression and anxiety
• Suicidal thinking
• Childhood trauma
• Grief and loss
• Sexuality
• Self-esteem
• Lost sense of identity
• Father absence or "Father Hunger"
• Understanding the pain and joy of romantic love
• Transition issues (career, home, phase of life)
• Mid-life issues
• Loss of meaning in life
• Spirituality
• Dreams and nightmares
• Addictions
• Parenting
• Support for fathers with postpartum depressed spouses
• Stress and anger management

A Unique Blend of Corporate and Clinical Experience

Dr. Pogue's background is unique in that he has a blend of corporate and clinical experience. Prior to pursuing his passion for psychology and psychotherapy, he accumulated ten years of professional corporate experience as an engineer and manager. This corporate background provides him with first-hand experience of the stresses and strains of corporate life, allowing him to better understand the challenges faced by his clients.

Commitment to Excellence

Dr. Pogue is committed to providing exceptional care and service to his clients. He is a member of the referral network for the Physician and Family Support Program (an EAP program for Alberta physicians), an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) service provider for Manitoba Blue Cross, Calgary region, and an exclusive EAP service provider for Datamax Oilfield Corp. throughout Alberta. He is also an Advisory Committee member for a national research project studying the support needs of partners of mothers with postpartum depression ("The Dad's Study").