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News Posted On Mar 18, 2025
The Family Centre team learns nêhiyawêwin, the Cree language
The Family Centre’s Indigenous Support Services team members Aubrey and Carol have been learning Cree under the guidance of Elder Dr. Leona Makokis. Dr. Makokis also gifted us our foster care program’s name, ohpikîhakan, and helped us develop our…
News Posted On Mar 10, 2025
Smudging Tutorial
Smudging is a time-honoured ritual for clearing out negative energy and inviting balance into your space and day. In this tutorial, Tracy, our knowledge holder at The Family Centre, will walk you through the art of smudging, from selecting the right…
News Posted On Mar 03, 2025
Thinking About Foster Care? How We Support You Through the Process
Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for you? You’re not alone, and many foster parents now have been curious about the same thing. Opening your home to become a foster family to children and youth…
News Posted On Mar 03, 2025
Managing Anger Constructively
Emotions like anger do not just go away on their own. We can no more stop feeling angry than we can stop feeling love or affection. Some people turn anger against themselves by eating or drinking, some people turn it against others verbally or physically,…
News Posted On Feb 01, 2025
20 Positive Alternatives to Punishment: Build Connection, Not Conflict
Download 20 alternatives to punishment printable guide here How do you react when your child refuses to brush their teeth or crashes the family car? Jumping to punishments like yelling, grounding, or taking away privileges is tempting. But here's the…
News Posted On Feb 01, 2025
Taking Your Power Back: Empowering Yourself By Overcoming Adversity
Life can sometimes feel like a never-ending rollercoaster of challenges, leaving you powerless and unsure how to move forward. But what if those challenges are the exact stepping stones to becoming a stronger, more empowered you? That’s the goal of…
News Posted On Jan 01, 2025
New Year, New Mindset: Setting mental health goals for 2025
‘New year, new me’ might be a bit unrealistic for many of us. Balancing big life changes and your job, children, and relationships can be hard. Reaching milestones can feel like climbing a mountain with no tools or gear. So, how can you conquer that…
News Posted On Jan 01, 2025
Navigating Parenthood: Supports for Caregivers
Being a caregiver or parent is a journey filled with countless precious moments, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. You may experience frustration, stress, or feelings of overwhelm. The good news is you are not alone. Like Prince Harry said,…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2024
4 Ways to Embrace Winter’s Natural Lull to Improve Mental Health
Winter can be a challenging time for mental health. The short days, long nights, and coldweather often makes people feel sluggish, low, and gloomy compared to the sunnier and warmersummer months. However, winter doesn’t have to be a season of depression!…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2024
About Our Building Self-Esteem Class
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt Why is it important to build self-esteem? Self-esteem is a critical factor in our happiness and well-being. With low self-esteem, we may compare ourselves to others,…
News Posted On Nov 01, 2024
Dealing with grief and loss during the holiday season
As we move into the winter season, we begin to prepare for the upcoming holidays. Friends and family often talk about and make plans for celebrating and getting together. However, for many who have recently lost a loved one, this can be an especially…
News Posted On Nov 01, 2024
Kokum Rebecca's Story: Holding Space for Cultural Reconnection
Initially, kokum Rebecca was referred to Kun Wang, a Roots and Wings worker from Delton school, as part of our All In for Youth Program to develop parenting skills as she raised her grandchildren. During their time together, three of Rebecca’s family…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2024
Client Story: Vanessa & Don
Vanessa and her husband, Don, always thought about helping other children. Their passion led them to the ohpikîhakan (“a child that is being raised”) program at The Family Centre. Once learning about this therapeutic foster care program, Vanessa…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2024
3 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship Dynamic
Relationships are a vital part of life. However, as important as they are to our well-being, they can also be very challenging. Whether it’s with family, friends, or your significant other, we all hope that our relationships are a source of happiness,…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2024
Depression Therapy Group
Wake up. Pretend I’m OK. Sleep. Is this your cycle? Sometimes it’s easier to pretend you’re OK than explaining why you’re not. We meet many people who live this cycle in our therapeutic support group. You are not alone. Not talking about…
News Posted On Sep 01, 2024
When your painful past interferes in the present
It is unrealistic to think that we can get through life without some sort of emotional pain. As human beings, we all experience challenges that change and form us into the people we are today. Just living in the world presents us with continual risk.…
News Posted On Sep 01, 2024
Ava's Story: Finding Identity with a Cultural Coach
In grade eight, Ava struggled with setting boundaries, anger issues, and feeling out of place. This led to problems at school, such as low attendance and bad grades. “I was lashing out and not being able to keep things under control,” Ava confesses.…
News Posted On Aug 22, 2024
Looking for our next volunteer Board Member
Since 1942, The Family Centre (TFC) has been providing support services to families andchildren to help achieve our mission to promote healthy, safe, and economically viablecommunities. The Family Centre has a strong reputation for providing quality…
News Posted On Aug 01, 2024
Talking to Teenagers: 2 Tips on How to Keep Communication Open
Raising a teenager can be a complicated and challenging task for parents. Your child, budding into a teenager, is starting to establish independence, form their own thoughts and opinions, and look to explore the world on their own and make decisions…
News Posted On Aug 01, 2024
Anxiety Therapy Group
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou It starts with a decision. This program can be your first step towards peace and mental wellness. Our Anxiety Therapy Group…
The Family Centre acknowledges that we are on Treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting ground, gathering place, and traveling route for the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux. We acknowledge all the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.