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News Posted On Mar 01, 2021
Trista's and Angela's Story
Trista was shocked the day her oldest sister called her from prison. She asked Trista to care for her baby, Briella, when she would be born. “I knew that Briella would be taken, and my sister would be sent back to the prison after she gave birth. So,…
News Posted On Mar 01, 2021
6 Tips for Coping with Challenging Life Events
No one will ever live a life so fortunate as to escape living through a crisis. Traumatic events such as job loss, divorce, sexual assault, or the death of a loved one can throw life into upheaval and create a dangerous mix of grief, anger, depression,…
News Posted On Mar 01, 2021
Relationships: The Grass is Greener Where You Water It
How to build trust and avoid betrayal When we tell ourselves that we can’t rely on our partners, that they don’t understand our wants and needs, and maybe that they don’t even care to, we are primed to start noticing how green and lush the grass…
News Posted On Feb 01, 2021
Joan's Story
Colleen is one of our community Roots and Wings workers. She was introduced to a family and met with Joan, a single mother struggling with her two sons. Joan described her oldest son Greg, 13-years-old, as often angry and violent. She worried about Matt,…
News Posted On Feb 01, 2021
Fun and Creative Ways to Connect Online for Family Day
When the new year begins, we often get back into the swing of life and schedules. Family day is an important time that reminds us to relax, slow down, and spend quality time with our loved ones. Connection with our families is more important than ever…
News Posted On Feb 01, 2021
5 Benefits of Building a Healthy Attachment with Your Newborn
Being a new parent can be amazing, but it can also be scary and overwhelming. At times, it can be difficult to understand what your baby wants. A strong attachment will make it easier to understand your baby’s cues. Building a strong bond is beneficial…
News Posted On Jan 26, 2021
Success Story: Crystal's Story
Crystal was caring for her grandchildren when her world turned upside down. She had been sober for sixteen years but was accused of using drugs and alcohol. The next day her grandchildren were taken into care. ...
News Posted On Jan 01, 2021
Crystal's Story
Crystal was caring for her grandchildren when her world turned upside down. She had been sober for sixteen years but was accused of using drugs and alcohol. The next day her grandchildren were taken into care. Nobody believed Crystal and the pain turned…
News Posted On Jan 01, 2021
Depression: Symptoms, Triggers, and Tips for Coping
If you’ve ever felt depressed, you know that being told to “cheer up” doesn’t work. Many well-meaning friends and family members don’t understand that depression is different from that temporary feeling of being down in the dumps, sad, or…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2020
Changes to Our Services
We are still here for you! We continue to provide support and resources for families in Edmonton as we navigate through the pandemic and its impact on our lives. You are not alone. As of November 27, Our new therapy groups and classes for managing…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2020
Summer Camps with Our Success Coaches
COVID-19 required a shift in how success coaches practice, engage and communicate with children, youth and families. Success coaches made that shift readily and easily in order to continue providing meaningful services remotely. One example of this is…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2020
The Family Centre is Certified in Trauma-Informed Care
We’re excited to share that Community Connections has certified our agency in the Creating Cultures of Trauma-Informed Care model. Lori L. Beyer from Community Connections says, “The culture at The Family Centre exudes care, kindness and support.”…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2020
You’re Supposed to Feel Anxious - But There Are Ways to Cope
Feeling anxious is uncomfortable but normal Your heart is pounding so fast it feels like it’s coming out of your chest. You’re short of breath. You have sweaty palms and feel dizzy. We’ve all felt like this – anxious. While anxiety feels uncomfortable…
News Posted On Nov 27, 2020
New Supports for Managing Anxiety and Depression
If you have anxiety or depression, you are not alone. Both are more common than you may think, but there are lots of healthy coping strategies to manage them.We are proud to provide therapeutic support groups for anxiety and depression, as well as counselling…
News Posted On Nov 01, 2020
Holiday Wellness Tips
Does the thought of the holiday season make you feel uneasy? Holidays aren’t always a joyous time. Maybe you get stressed, grieve a loss, will be dealing with family issues, or will be alone. For advice on looking after your mental health this time…
News Posted On Nov 01, 2020
Do You Miss Your Old Life? Tips for Dealing with COVID-19 Restrictions
Over the past several months, the global COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us all in many ways. Many changes have been imposed upon us, resulting in a myriad of losses, which, when accumulated has brought about a pandemic of grief. If the feelings of…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2020
Success Story: Blue's Story
When Blue started grade seven, she was suspended for lashing out and for her use of language. She was then introduced to Philiana, the school’s mental health therapist with The Family Centre. ...
News Posted On Oct 01, 2020
Blue's Story
When Blue was in the fifth grade, she and her mother, Emily, moved to the Spruce Avenue community. It wasn’t easy for her to leave her current school as she didn’t get to see her friends as often as she had hoped. Blue recalls that time as “tough”…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2020
5 Steps to Self-love
Self-love is something everyone can create. Self-love is not ego or narcissism. Self-love is a deep sense of our own self-worth and value as a person. It’s believing that we are worthy of love, respect, safety, and connection. It's believing that our…
News Posted On Sep 01, 2020
How All In For Youth Helps Edmonton Students
High school graduation is a critical milestone in gaining employment. We all benefit when everyone graduates from high school. The estimated cost to Albertans with respect to health, social assistance, and criminal justice for a student who does not…
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.