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News Posted On Jul 16, 2021
Low Cost Summer Activities
Are you looking for fun, inexpensive things to do with your family this summer? There are now more places open and more activities to choose from. Here are some activities in our city that won’t break your bank: The City of Edmonton outdoor pools are…
News Posted On Jul 01, 2021
16 Things to Do on a Staycation
Are you looking for family activities for your summer vacation or weekends in and around Edmonton? Sure, festivals and such are cancelled, but there are still countless fun things to do during your vacation in Alberta. Here are 16 ideas to get you…
News Posted On Jul 01, 2021
Depression Support Group
Wake up. Pretend I’m OK. Sleep. Is this your cycle? Sometimes it’s easier to pretend you’re OK than having to explain why you’re not. Heather Pagenkopf meets many people who live this cycle in The Family Centre’s depression support group. You…
News Posted On Jun 29, 2021
Calvin's Story
Calvin’s love for his daughters gave him the courage to hold his family together as a single parent. His daughters were put into care because their mother struggled with addiction and unhealthy relationships. When Calvin heard the news, he was living…
News Posted On Jun 22, 2021
Healing From Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma can really shake you up, but you can heal from it. ACEs are adverse (harmful) childhood experiences that impact brain development. They can damage immune systems and change how people respond to stress. The physical effects of ACEs can…
News Posted On Jun 01, 2021
Benefits of Journaling
Journaling is a common and popular outlet for managing mental health, sparking creativity, and remembering events in one's life. There are many different reasons why people keep journals and all of them are beneficial. Benefits of keeping a journal…
News Posted On Jun 01, 2021
Staycations: A Convenient Way to Beat Burnout
Burnout leads to the inability to function well at work or in your personal life. It arises when chronic workplace stress has not been successfully managed. Chances are, you’ve probably experienced some form of burnout at least once in your life. Over…
News Posted On May 03, 2021
How to Balance Work, School, and Parenting - And Find Time for Self-Care
If you’re a parent of school-aged children and work from home, you’re probably wondering how everyone else seems to find the time to bake or binge watch Netflix. There’s a lot on your plate right now! Sure, the commute is gone, but now you’re…
News Posted On May 01, 2021
How Being Grateful Improves Your Mental and Physical Health
Showing gratitude is one of the golden rules that guide us on how to treat others. From a young age, we were taught to be thankful to people who do good deeds to us. Being grateful helps build good relationships with the people around us and positively…
News Posted On Mar 08, 2021
International Women's Day Success Stories
Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of these strong women who shared with us how they made positive changes in their lives. Trista's and Angela's Story Trista was shocked the day her oldest sister called her from prison.…
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 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 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
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 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
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
Suicide Prevention Resources
Everyone has off days. Days where they are sad or lack motivation, days they feel lonely, and days where they don’t want to get out of bed. Considering the stress and strain of life at the moment, these feelings are normal. For some, these feelings…
News Posted On Aug 26, 2020
Resources for The Start of The School Year
As a parent, you may have mixed feelings about your child returning to school. Likewise, your child might feel the same. Moving into the unknown can be scary, especially when some things seem out of our control. You are not alone. Many of us are trying…
News Posted On Aug 01, 2020
How to Deal With Grief and Loss During COVID-19 Pandemic
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. Why are we all grieving?…
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.