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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 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…
News Posted On Aug 01, 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day: What Can You Do to Help Prevent Suicide
Trigger warning: This content contains information about suicide. This may not be reassuring and can be triggering to some individuals. We ask you to consider leaving this platform if you think the discussion could be traumatizing to you. For immediate…
News Posted On May 01, 2024
Susanne's Story: "Better access to mental health support helps me live my best life"
Susanne is a resilient woman who found mental health support through The Family Centre, a United Way-funded partner agency. Empowered by these tools and resources, Susanne reclaimed control of her life. Her journey of self-discovery and recovery is…
News Posted On May 01, 2024
Positive Self-Talk: What it is & How to Practice it
As you begin this article, take a moment to pause and really think about these next questions. When you woke up, what first crossed your mind? Did you embrace the day with eagerness, or do you find yourself hesitating and perhaps feeling a bit apprehensive…
News Posted On Apr 01, 2024
Therapy Groups at The Family Centre
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship issues? Do you often feel alone, wishing you had someone to lean on who understands what you're going through? Our therapy groups for depression, anxiety, grief, and healthy relationships…
News Posted On Mar 01, 2024
ACEs 101: How Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect You
We all go through awful and distressing situations that we have to endure. Unfortunately, when these experiences are traumatic enough, especially in early childhood, they can quite literally change the way our genes function. This makes us prone to developing…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2023
The Truth About Self-Discovery, and Why it's the First Step to a Fulfilling Life
How much of your life is in your control? Deep down, many of us harbor ideas about who and what we should be in order to be loved, accepted, and successful. As a society, we learn and are evaluated from a young age to please, achieve, and live up to…
News Posted On Mar 01, 2023
8 Signs that High Functioning Anxiety is Driving Your Daily Life
What’s pushing you along every day: anxiety or your ambition and interests? Are you always on top of things at work because you are passionate about your career or afraid of what might happen if everything doesn’t go according to plans? Is your home…
News Posted On Sep 01, 2022
Back to School Tips for Parents
The new school year can bring mixed emotions to caregivers and children. Some may feel excited, but many may be stressed or anxious. This is normal. In this blog post, we will answer some common back-to-school questions and give you tips to help calm…
News Posted On Aug 01, 2022
All About Anxiety: Coping Mechanisms and Support
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 Jun 13, 2022
Zane's Story
Zane had experienced many traumatic events before walking into their first day of junior high. Among bouncing around from school to school, Zane had a front-row seat to addiction, dangerous behavior, and emotional abuse. Due to these experiences, Zane…
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 Sep 01, 2021
6 Tips for Managing Your and Your Child's Mental Health as we Return to Schools and Offices
With the start of a new school year, many children will be heading back to in-person classes. Likewise, many of us will be asked to return to the office after working remotely over the past year. While some of us are excited about returning to school…
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 Sep 01, 2020
Katelynn's Story
Katelynn became familiar with the All In For Youth program while in Junior High school. Having had a good experience, she chose to attend Eastglen High school to access the program. She joined the head start to high school summer camp before school…
News Posted On Aug 01, 2020
Jessica's Story
Two days before her eleventh birthday, Jessica’s father passed away in a motorcycle accident. Then five years later, her mother succumbed to brain cancer. Her mother was diagnosed when Jessica was three and was sick for thirteen years. Jessica was…
News Posted On Aug 29, 2017
Helping children cope with school-based anxiety
It’s that time of year again when families start to prepare their children for the beginning of the new school year. From kindergarten to high school, most children are happily anticipating meeting a new teacher, making friends, and undertaking new…
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