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 01, 2020

45 Activities To Do At Home During COVID-19 Restrictions

Are you getting bored at home, doing the same routines over and over? New experiences can make you happier. When you try something new, you might find an activity that you genuinely enjoy. Here are 45 ideas. Maybe you can find something to try with…

News Posted On Jul 01, 2020

What You Should Know About Managing Your Mental Health Right Now

COVID-19 pandemic has globally been one of the most difficult times in many of our lives. As a society, we have struggled with job loss, isolation, financial stress, fear, and anxiety. Mental health issues have risen during this time, and we all want…

News Posted On Apr 30, 2020

Counselling Now Available Via Video and Phone

We are here to help you as you navigate through this challenging time. Counselling sessions are now available via phone or video. We have taken extra steps to ensure privacy and confidentiality. The video call platform that we use is secure and confidential.…

News Posted On Apr 30, 2020

12 Tips For Resilience During a Pandemic

When you are faced with tough life situations, like a health concern, grief and loss, relationship issues, and work or school problems, do you usually bounce back fairly quickly, or do you dwell on things longer than other people? That ability to bounce…

News Posted On Mar 31, 2020

Activities To Do From Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Being in isolation can take a toll on our mental health. We can lose our sense of independence, connectedness, and efficiency. Maintaining these components of mental health can still happen from home. Here is a list of activities that you can do as a…

News Posted On Mar 31, 2020

10 Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We’ve all had to quickly adjust our lives because of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of a sudden there is a great deal of uncertainty. There could be so many things weighing on your mind - your and other people’s health, job security, finances, securing…

News Posted On Mar 28, 2020

The Coronavirus Outbreak: A Guide to Groceries

Grocery shopping during the Coronavirus outbreak can be stressful, but there are simple strategies you can use to limit your trips to the grocery store without sacrificing the quality of your diet. Stock piling food is not necessary or recommended, but…

News Posted On Mar 18, 2020

Changes to Our Services & Coping With COVID-19

We are adjusting the delivery of our services to ensure everyone’s health and to also provide supports to families in Edmonton during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will support the children, youth, and families that we work with over the phone or other…

News Posted On Feb 29, 2020

Ivor Dent Parent Group

Like children, parents also need support. A parent coffee group at Ivor Dent — a kindergarten to grade 9 school in East Edmonton — aims to be that parental sanctuary. Elaine Neher, a Roots and Wings Worker with The Family Centre, hosts the group…

News Posted On Feb 29, 2020

How to Create a Calm, Relaxing Home Environment

Stress is part of life, but we all need balance. Your home can be the counterweight to your daily stress. Decor, color, light—they all affect how you feel in a room. If used thoughtfully, they can soothe your nerves, calm your mind, and open the door…

News Posted On Feb 24, 2020

Susanne’s Story

Susanne moved to Alberta from New Brunswick in search of a better life. “I was really struggling with life itself, not knowing why—I was just having a hard time doing day-to-day functions,” says Susanne. “I couldn’t get help at home in New…

News Posted On Feb 14, 2020

5 Steps to Self-love

February is the so-called month of love. Some people will look forward to Valentine’s day with joy, while others will feel dread. So, I thought it would be better to write about loving yourself, instead of loving others. Self-love is something everyone…

News Posted On Dec 30, 2019

Mary's Story

Mary was but one of the people drastically affected by the Fort McMurray forest fires. She lost her job that supported her and her stay-at-home husband in Edmonton. Mary was then forced back to Edmonton, a city she was not familiar with. Shortly after…

News Posted On Nov 30, 2019

Going Through the Holiday Season on Your Own

Being alone through the holiday season can be a painful time. For some people, the holiday season means spending quality time with family, sharing a meal, and maybe even sharing gifts. For others, this time of year may not feel cheery and is not the…

News Posted On Nov 22, 2019

Trevor’s Story

Vince and Leona had last seen their grandson Trevor when he was 12 years old and visiting them in Ontario during a summer break. After that visit, Vince and Leona had tried to keep in touch with their grandson in Edmonton through Skype. Each time they…

News Posted On Nov 12, 2019

Leanne's Story

Leanne's daughter struggled with her mental health which led to drug addiction and criminal offences. Being in and out of jail, she lost guardianship of her children. Right away, Leanne knew that she wanted to care for her two grandchildren. However,…

News Posted On Nov 01, 2019

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