Holiday Closure Notice

The Family Centre will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 and Thursday, December 26. We will open again on Friday, December 27. Our office and counselling hours will be reduced during the holiday season.

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Learning Empathy
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…

Grief and Art Therapy Group
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.…

3 Tips For Parenting A Teen with Anger
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…

United Way Funded Partner Campaign Award Winner
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…

Rahwa's Story
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…

Why Active Listening is Important in Parent-Child Relationships
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…

Affirmations: What Are They and How Do They Work?
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…

3 Fun Snowy Day Projects for Children
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,…

Raising an Encouraged Child
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…

Chad and Tracy's Story
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…

How to Reach Your Goal One Step at a Time
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…

Blake’s story
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…

Holidays and Grief
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.…

How to Reduce Holiday Stress by Setting Strong Boundaries
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…

Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder
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…

Lacey's Story
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…

Mental Health Check-In Worksheet
News Posted On Nov 01, 2021

Mental Health Check-In Worksheet

The state of our mental well-being affects how we feel, act, and relate to others. It's important to know that our mental health can fluctuate due to daily struggles or challenges, especially when a problem exceeds our coping capabilities. By checking…

Two New Locations at Drop-In Single Session Counselling Edmonton
News Posted On Nov 01, 2021

Two New Locations at Drop-In Single Session Counselling Edmonton

What are the two new locations? We have two new locations at our Drop-In Single Session Counselling!  “We are glad to be able to partner with these two organizations and expand our DISSC services to these new locations,” says Elsie Lobo, Manager,…

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.

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