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Reflections

Reflections

As we approach the end of 2024, we at Walmsley EFAP invite you to reflect on the last year; your achievements, relationships you’ve made, and lessons you’ve learned. We’re looking back too. 2024 has been a busy year for us. We celebrated our 30th anniversary, helped connect thousands of people...

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Prepping for the Holidays

Prepping for the Holidays

Unwrapping Joy: Rediscovering What Truly Matters This Holiday Season  As the holiday season approaches, streets glow with twinkling lights, stores buzz with festive music, and calendars fill with gatherings and to-do lists. Amid the excitement, it’s easy to get caught up in societal and family expectations—hosting the perfect dinner, finding...

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National Grief and Bereavement Day

National Grief and Bereavement Day

National Grief and Bereavement Day Introduction National Grief and Bereavement Day, observed this year on November 19th, serves as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that loss can have on individuals, families, and communities. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the emotions associated with grief and the...

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Navigating Anger: Understanding and Managing a Powerful Emotion

Navigating Anger: Understanding and Managing a Powerful Emotion

Navigating Anger: Understanding and Managing a Powerful Emotion  Anger can be challenging to understand and manage. When you think of anger, you might picture clenched fists, a red face, or perhaps an intense outburst. While these reactions are common signs of anger, there are diverse ways people experience and express...

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The Importance of Morning Routine

The Importance of Morning Routine

The idea of a morning routine might feel overwhelming, especially if you believe it requires an extra early wake up to work on numerous tasks before the day has even officially started. It might be enticing to scrap the morning routine and instead sleep until the last minute possible and...

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World Mental Health Day: Be Like the Bonsai

World Mental Health Day: Be Like the Bonsai

I was having a conversation recently, and the topic of hobbies arose. One person shared that one of their passions was growing and maintaining bonsai trees. For those unfamiliar, bonsai are miniature trees that require patience and care to grow into beautiful horticultural displays. Some take 10-15 years or more...

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Orange Shirt Day

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Orange Shirt Day

Summer is coming to an end, and with the beginning of fall that means Orange Shirt Day is coming up. On September 30, 2024 many people will gather wearing their orange shirts; a commitment we make to honour children everywhere. It is a commitment made because every child matters. September...

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Celebrating Our Differences

Celebrating Our Differences

There is a power found in celebrating our differences: the different ways we each see the world, the differences in how we perceive, feel, and understand the world. We are all so wonderfully human, and in the diversity of culture, points of view, similarities and differences, we sometimes forget to...

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