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.

Our Reduced Counselling Hours

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Transforming Anxiety into Peace
News Posted On Jan 14, 2021

Transforming Anxiety into Peace

Is the anxiety gremlin knocking at your door? Anxiety impacts us physically, emotionally, behaviourally, and cognitively. Symptoms may be mild to severe and experienced differently from one person to the next.  ...

Developing Self-Love
News Posted On Dec 01, 2020

Developing Self-Love

Looking to build your self-love? These tips can give you a place to start. ...

Remote Burnout
News Posted On Nov 01, 2020

Remote Burnout

Although you may not be at the office as often, you are still at risk of burnout. You may have noticed a rise in your stress levels as virtual meetings and distractions from home have increased. It's important to know what burnout is and its symptoms…

Mental Health in the Family
News Posted On Oct 23, 2020

Mental Health in the Family

Our Director of Community-Based Services discusses mental health in the family during the United Way's Learning Lab. ...

Success Story: Blue's Story
News Posted On Oct 01, 2020

Success Story: Blue's Story

When Blue started grade seven, she was suspended for lashing out and for her use of language. She was then introduced to Philiana, the school’s mental health therapist with The Family Centre. ...

Success Story: Jessica's Story
News Posted On Aug 25, 2020

Success Story: Jessica's Story

At the beginning of the pandemic, Jessica was extremely fearful of what was going to happen. Counselling gave her the confidence and reassurance to pull through. ...

Creating a Relaxing Home Environment
News Posted On Aug 21, 2020

Creating a Relaxing Home Environment

As of late, you may find more stressors in your life than usual. Making your home the counterweight to your daily stress is important as we find ourselves spending more time at home. ...

Success Story: Nataz's Story
News Posted On Jul 28, 2020

Success Story: Nataz's Story

Being at home because of COVID has allowed Nataz to feel more comfortable exploring her culture. Find out what Nataz has learned so far from working with our knowledge holder, Sherrylynne.  ...

Planning Your Days During Isolation
News Posted On Jul 18, 2020

Planning Your Days During Isolation

Most of us aren’t feeling overly productive at the moment but it’s important to make time for fun. What are some fun activities that make you smile or laugh? ...

Physical Care in Isolation
News Posted On May 14, 2020

Physical Care in Isolation

Taking care of ourselves physically is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety. What has been your go-to at-home exercise? ...

Thinking Positively
News Posted On Apr 25, 2020

Thinking Positively

Negative and self-defeating thoughts can feed anxiety and stress. What are you doing to change your negative thoughts during isolation? ...

Hand Model of The Brain
News Posted On Mar 17, 2020

Hand Model of The Brain

Understanding how your brain impacts your logic, socializing, and reasoning can seem like a lot. Watch as one of our Success Coaches uses Daniel Seigel’s Hand Model of the Brain to easily explain what happens when we “flip our lids”. ...

Success Story: Susanne's Story
News Posted On Feb 25, 2020

Success Story: Susanne's Story

Worried about being a parent because of childhood trauma, Susanne joined Healthy Relationships. Using music and what she learned in the therapeutic group, Susanne continues to nurture her relationship with her daughter. ...

Enjoying the Winter
News Posted On Feb 20, 2020

Enjoying the Winter

Who said winter was for hermits? There are many low-cost or free activities to do so that you can still enjoy the outdoors during winter. ...

Sleep Hygiene
News Posted On Jan 10, 2020

Sleep Hygiene

Did you know that sleep hygiene is a thing? On a scale of 1 – 10, how would you rate yours?  ...

Boosting Your Learning Habits
News Posted On Sep 06, 2019

Boosting Your Learning Habits

Do you know what your learning style is? Everyone has one that works best for them. Developing good learning habits can help you utilize your style! ...

Success Story: Ainsley's Story
News Posted On Aug 21, 2019

Success Story: Ainsley's Story

Men don’t need to mask their emotions. Learn how Strive, a therapeutic group for men, changed a burly and tough security guard’s life. ...

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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