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 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 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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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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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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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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Brain Injury Awareness Does this sound familiar: “but you look fine!”? So many have. And many are not fine. Brain injuries are often invisible, and unless the person with the injury discloses their injury, they “look fine”. Statistics show that 50% of Canadians lack knowledge about brain injuries and because...
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June is Men’s Health Month. Organizations across Canada will be focusing on a wide variety of topics, from the importance of eating right to getting enough exercise. These are important topics, and worthy of your time to read up on. However, conversations around men’s health must also include mental health,...
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Mental and financial health are linked in very closely. For many, there exists a cycle where a difficult financial situation can lead to mental health issues like stress, depression, and conflict at home, which in turn affects your ability to bring in more money. This cycle can continue over and...
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