News Posted On Apr 01, 2019

How Counselling and Workshops Before Marriage Build a Solid Foundation for Your Relationship

Are you ready for the big commitment? There are many significant decisions to be made and conversations to be had before the “I do”. How will we celebrate holidays? What are our beliefs about sex? Will we have a shared bank account? How do we handle…

News Posted On Apr 01, 2019

Trauma-Informed Culture at The Family Centre

In the fall of 2016, The Family Centre embarked on a journey to becoming a trauma-informed agency. This came after several years of increasing our knowledge in brain development, attachment, the impacts of trauma, and poverty as a systemic issue. We…

News Posted On Mar 25, 2019

Success Story: Kassidy's Story

Kassidy struggled with anxiety after having to grow up too fast. With counselling, she was able to step out of her comfort zone by fighting negative thoughts. ...

News Posted On Mar 25, 2019

Kassidy's Story

Kassidy’s entire life was spent in and out of the social service system. Her parents separated three times throughout her childhood before her father moved away. Growing up, Kassidy’s father had a drinking problem and she was never able to build…

News Posted On Feb 19, 2019

What To Do When Your Child Lies

Why do children lie? It might be disappointing to catch your child in a lie, but it is a normal stage in child development. Young children around 3 and 4 often lie just to avoid a punishment or to receive a reward. For example, a child who spilled…

News Posted On Dec 12, 2018

How to Handle Holiday Family Get-Togethers

Holiday family get-togethers can be stressful. All of those old childhood wounds can get reopened, and, in some families, new issues are created. Even in families that appear to get along, unvoiced resentments from the past can linger behind a mask of…

News Posted On Dec 06, 2018

How Unforgiveness and Bitterness Impacts You

One of the most potent attacks that our mind can bring against us is unforgiveness. Left undealt with, it can impact our health. Many of us have gone or are going through some difficult or challenging experiences. You may be hurt and experiencing pain.…

News Posted On Nov 30, 2018

Holidays and Kids

The holidays are a whirlwind of excitement, especially so for kids. The over-the-top nature of the holidays can be a lot of fun, but can easily become too much. While many may get stressed out by all of the parties and plans, kids can be downright overwhelmed.…

News Posted On Oct 31, 2018

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 Oct 15, 2018

Chris’ Story (Strive)

Chris had been through a lot and was struggling with day-to-day life. As a kid, he was bullied because his father was a police constable. “I was terrorized daily on my way to school which included violence like punching to stop me from getting on…

News Posted On Sep 12, 2018

The Ultimate Guide on Boosting Your Learning Habits

Learning isn’t limited to any age. No matter what you’re studying, developing good learning habits is key to actually understanding new information. Whether you’re studying for a class, assisting your child with his or her homework, or learning…

News Posted On Aug 14, 2018

Success Story: Michelle's Story

Michelle was struggling with depression as she was building up the courage to get a divorce. With help from a Roots and Wings worker, Michelle was able to flee the abusive relationship safely and take control of her life. ...

News Posted On Aug 14, 2018

Michelle’s Story (Roots and Wings)

Michelle was struggling with depression as she was building up the courage to get a divorce. Stuck in an abusive relationship, she felt that she had no control over her life. Even with her husband working out of town Michelle still found herself living…

News Posted On Jul 19, 2018

Teresa’s story (Roots and Wings)

Teresa, a mother of five, had struggled with substance abuse for years, starting with drugs and alcohol at the age of 12. She soon after ran away from home and was sent to Calgary to live with her then step-mom. “My life really took a drastic turn…

News Posted On Jun 13, 2018

Raising the Strong-Willed Child

“No!” he says, with arms crossed, scowling face, and feet planted firmly on the floor. If you’re parenting a strong-willed child, you’ll recognize these signs. Children are born with a number of personality traits and the spirited child is often…

News Posted On Mar 09, 2018

Our in-home family support program (Roots and Wings) goes through an evaluation

Our in-home family support program, Roots and Wings, was created in 1995 as a response to a growing need that Edmonton caregivers had identified: individualized support with parenting. The type of support that was accessible, and addressed complex issues…

News Posted On Mar 07, 2018

Take the "Work" Out of Homework

How many times have you struggled to help your child to complete their homework? With the business of life, multiple demands and the ambush of electronics wanting our time and resources, it seems impossible. There are many reasons for struggling with…

News Posted On Feb 20, 2018

Robyn’s story (Healthy Relationships)

"I knew I needed a change because I wasn’t able to cope anymore. I was so broken. I was depressed and felt helpless and out of control of my life. I was incapable of taking care of myself and seeing what was good for me. I was constantly in a heightened…

News Posted On Jan 29, 2018

Success coach at Lorelei School helped numerous students

When Julie Zelinski, principal at Lorelei School, learned that several Syrian refugees would soon attend the school, she contacted us. Julie was familiar with the success coach role at The Family Centre, but she didn’t need just any coach – she…

News Posted On Jan 05, 2018

Do These Things Instead of Making New Year’s Resolutions

It’s that time of year again: about 50 percent of adults think about making a New Year’s resolution, but only about 10 percent will be able to set goals for the New Year and achieve them. Making changes in your life can be a challenging undertaking,…

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