Jul 7, 2020 | Continuing Care, Counselling, Family Support, Grief, Relationships, Self-Care, Trauma
Natural disasters can drastically change the way we live our lives. Our once “normal” day-to-day routines are suddenly disturbed and we must find an alternative way to continue with our daily lives. Whether it is a weather phenomenon such as a flood, tornado, or...
Apr 6, 2020 | Addiction & Mental Health, Continuing Care, Counselling, Family Support, Relationships, Resolutions, Self-Care
What makes us who we are? Not who we are physically, but who we are as individuals. Some may state that their religious beliefs guide them to establishing their characteristics, others may say their families shaped who they have become. When it comes to counselling,...
Jan 24, 2020 | Addiction & Mental Health, Continuing Care, Counselling, Family Support, Grief, Relationships, Trauma
Losing a loved one is hard enough for anyone, but such a loss can trigger relapses for individuals recovering from addiction. If we can understand the reactions that may happen during the grief stage, we may be able to stop a relapse in its tracks. How can we help...
Nov 15, 2019 | Addiction & Mental Health, Counselling, Family Support, Relationships, Trauma
WHAT IS GRIEF AND LOSS? Most people suffer loss and grief at some point in their lives. When a loved one passes away, we have to learn how to live without that person and continue to live in positive and healthy ways. Grieving is the process that we go through when we...
Sep 22, 2019 | Continuing Care, Counselling, Family Support, Relationships, Self-Care
WHAT ARE BOUNDARIES? Boundaries are emotional, mental, and physical limits that we establish to protect ourselves from being used, manipulated, or mistreated by others. Having boundaries allows us to separate and protect ourselves from others. They are very important...
Mar 21, 2019 | Addiction & Mental Health, Continuing Care, Counselling, Family Support, Relationships
It may be easy to understand the concept of ‘supporting’ someone. We have all been supportive to many people and situations in our lives. For example, we support our child’s first show and tell by being there and listening to their presentation with a smile on our...
