Here’s how to help ‘courageous’ women fleeing home for Tri-City shelter
Lorna Thomson, program manager, reflects on the resilience of women who flee domestic violence and seek shelter at Joy’s Place. Diane Strandberg The road from domestic violence to domestic peace […]
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Back to school tips during COVID19
Back to school during COVID19: Tips for parents and caregivers It’s the end of summer and going back to school is challenging now more than ever as we are returning […]
CONTINUE READINGLoss and Grief
Loss and Grief Losing a loved one can be a painful experience which can lead to a path of grieving. In this process people often feel alone and overwhelmed with […]
Seniors and COVID
Seniors and COVID We are going through some unprecedented times experiencing the COVID 19 pandemic. This epidemic has affected us all in many ways. Many of us are feeling […]
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Discussing Problems with Others Communicating effectively where we feel heard can be a challenge. Below are some simple steps in assuring that you are saying what you mean in order […]
PEACE GROUPS – Spring 2020
Guardians of children who are 3-11 years old (6 weeks) Topics include: attachment, struggle with behaviour, co-parenting, emotions, triggers, anxiety (fear), problem-solving techniques, etc. Client will receive information prior to […]
Self-Esteem
Self-Esteem In today’s world being successful is considered the key to happiness, whether it be in a personal life or professional one. We live in a very competitive society where […]
Behaviour as Communication
Behaviour as Communication It is typically easier for us to identify other people’s behaviour versus reflecting on our own. However, all behaviour including projection is communicating something. What is that […]
Self-Compassion
Why Self-Compassion is important Self-compassion involves being aware of our own pain and suffering, and understanding that this is a hard, but normal human experience. Directing feelings of kindness and […]