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News Posted On Jun 01, 2022
Do You Know How to Manage Your Stress?
Stress is a part of our everyday life. We can experience good stress (such as getting married or beginning a new job) or bad stress, such as losing a beloved pet. Human beings are designed to respond and react to stress as a survival strategy. Our bodies…
News Posted On May 31, 2022
Wendy's Story
Building a life in Edmonton wasn’t easy for Wendy, a Kenyan refugee. Being isolated from friends and family and raising five children without support was overwhelming. Knowing very little English, Wendy did not have the means to advocate for herself.…
News Posted On May 01, 2022
Teaching Kids About Positive Social Relationships to Improve Their Mental Health
Children learn many habits early on in life. Many of those habits are what form their abilities, patterns, and behaviours as adults. Mental health habits are also formed early in life, and there are things you can do to encourage healthy mental habits…
News Posted On May 01, 2022
Learning Empathy
What is empathy? In a very simple way, empathy means feeling with, instead of feeling for. It means feeling the same emotion that another person feels instead of just feeling bad for them. You don’t need to experience the same thing as someone to have…
News Posted On Apr 01, 2022
Grief and Art Therapy Group
“Grief is not so much an emotion to get over, but a landscape we journey through,” says Heather, one of the Facilitators of the Grieving Through Art Therapy Group and an Expressive Art Therapist. Losing someone you love can be very heartbreaking.…
News Posted On Apr 01, 2022
3 Tips For Parenting A Teen with Anger
The teenage years can be challenging for most parents and guardians. Your teenager is figuring out how to be an adult and enjoying childhood at the same time. They can be moody, unpredictable, and adventurous. It is a lot to take in for your youth and…
News Posted On Mar 14, 2022
United Way Funded Partner Campaign Award Winner
Each year, more than 450 workplaces across the Alberta Capital Region run their own United Way employee giving campaigns. These campaigns inspire donors and volunteers to support our community’s most vulnerable, including those living in poverty, and…
News Posted On Mar 01, 2022
Rahwa's Story
Rahwa is a single parent and an immigrant. She always said to herself, “I can handle everything on my own.” At one point, things became uncontrollable and she felt like collapsing. This is when Rahwa decided to seek professional help. Rahwa connected…
News Posted On Mar 01, 2022
Why Active Listening is Important in Parent-Child Relationships
How can I make my child feel heard? What can I do to listen more proactively to my teen? Parent life can be tough and busy. You want to give your full attention to your children and listen to their stories, but there is a long list of chores you have…
News Posted On Mar 01, 2022
How to Deal With Uncertainty - 7 Tips for Coping with Our World Right Now
If you feel more anxious, exhausted, or numb these days, you are not alone. All the current events, the pandemic, and the loss of our familiar lives of 2019 contribute to most of us feeling sad, angry, worried, and powerless. You might have heard of…
News Posted On Feb 15, 2022
Affirmations: What Are They and How Do They Work?
Your thoughts play a big part in your overall wellness. Affirmations can be an easy way to improve your mindset. When you are feeling unwell, you might end up falling down into a negative thinking pattern and holding yourself back. Read on to see some…
News Posted On Feb 01, 2022
3 Fun Snowy Day Projects for Children
While children love nothing more than playing outside on a bright and sunny day, this always isn’t possible. Something like a boatload of snow or rain can ruin the plans of your children and force them to stay inside where it is warm and dry. However,…
News Posted On Jan 18, 2022
Raising an Encouraged Child
An encouraged child has the courage to try, learn from mistakes, and be comfortable with others and themselves. This sense of hope and confidence will be with the child as they approach life and its frustrations. Misbehaviour decreases because the child…
News Posted On Jan 01, 2022
Chad and Tracy's Story
One day, Chad and Tracy received an unexpected call from The Family Centre. They learned that their daughter’s two children were in foster care due to abuse and neglect. Their grandchildren had been in care for six months. Alyssa, a Kinship Support…
News Posted On Jan 01, 2022
How to Reach Your Goal One Step at a Time
If you’re like me, you can feel overwhelmed when you set a long-term goal. It might be so far away it seems impossible to reach. Long-term goals can feel too hard to do, especially if you have tried before. It's like being stuck on one side of a huge…
News Posted On Dec 28, 2021
Blake’s story
The strong rapport between Blake, Nick, and David is so obvious from the moment you meet them, that it is surprising to learn that they recently celebrated only their one-year anniversary as a family. Blake’s dream of having two dads will soon be official…
News Posted On Dec 12, 2021
Holidays and Grief
Christmas and other holidays may be times of joy and celebration; an occasion to reunite with loved ones and to share traditions and good times...for some people. However, there are situations that can make this season extremely hard for other people.…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2021
How to Reduce Holiday Stress by Setting Strong Boundaries
Close your eyes for a second. Now, think of the phrase “holiday season.” What comes to mind? Is it positive or negative? Do you feel excited or stressed? Although holidays can be very uplifting for some of us, not all may feel the same way. Read…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2021
Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder
Is your mood and energy so low this time of year that you think you could have winter blues or seasonal affective disorder? Read on to learn about the difference between the two, the symptoms, and coping strategies. What is the difference between…
News Posted On Nov 01, 2021
Lacey's Story
At a young age, Lacey experienced complex trauma. She handled this trauma with aggression and explosive outbursts. "I was going through a lot of hard times, and I was just really immature just because I went through a lot of stuff growing up, and I had…
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.