October 10th is World Mental Health Day. What better day to turn our attention to managing our unwanted intrusive thoughts? These are the thoughts that pop into our minds, get stuck, cause us distress, and interfere with our ability to focus on the task at hand. Some are just annoying,...
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What is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation? Between 2008 and 2015, people who were directly affected by the residential school were invited to share their stories and experiences with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. This was not an easy time for survivors; however, it was a step in...
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Empathy is a fundamental human quality that holds immense significance in our personal and collective lives. It is the ability to understand and share the feelings and perspectives of others, enabling us to connect with and support one another. Here, we explore why empathy is important in various aspects of...
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Right now across Canada we are experiencing summer temperatures and conditions that, for some, mean days spent at the beach under an umbrella, swimming in the ocean or a local lake, and basking in the sun. For many others though, this is a time of anxiety, anticipation, and worry about...
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Being a caregiver is often a selfless role that involves providing support and care for others. Whether it's taking care of an aging parent, a sick family member, or working in a healthcare profession, caregivers play a vital role in our society. However, the demands and responsibilities of caregiving can...
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Green Means Go! From our humble beginnings as carefree kiddos playing, “Red Light, Green Light” on the school playground, the color red has been associated with warnings, alarms, or coming to a full stop. Red lights signal us to stop our cars on the road, red tape is used to...
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June is Men's Health Month. Of course, health covers many different aspects of our lives. One that gets overlooked too often is men’s mental health, so there’s no better time than now to shed light on this important issue. While mental health affects everyone, men face unique challenges and societal...
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"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." -Maya Angelou Change is unavoidable in life, for better or worse. Of course, it can be difficult, disruptive, and downright frightening at times. There are, however,...
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Family life has always been challenging. Balancing it all often leaves us struggling to find time for ourselves, personal interests, and friends. A close confidant going through a particularly tough stretch once described feeling like he was the ring master of a never-ending circus of chaos. We laugh, shrug our...
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