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By: Varenya Kuhathaas, MSW, RSW Parenting young children is filled with ups and downs, joys and challenges. One of the most effective strategies for guiding behaviours is “Connection before Correction”. This approach encourages parents to focus on the bond and...

By: Alyson Dudley, MSW, RSW The end of 2024 is fast approaching, and it may cause our thoughts to drift to how we can improve our lives, including making New Year’s Resolutions. It can be helpful to consider making these commitments not only at the start of the year,...

By: Agustina Jorquera, M.Ed, RP Have you ever been to a DBT skills group and heard someone say, ‘I was so dysregulated, and none of the skills worked, nothing worked’. Right about now is the time when group facilitators ‘jump into the rescue’ seeking alternatives and...

By: Max Smith, BA With the holiday season right around the corner, the days are getting shorter, the evenings are approaching more quickly... and you might be thinking about the chaos that some family members can bring to holiday events! Have you ever experienced a...

By: Sara Carpentier, MSW, RSW Can you recall something significant about your drive to work or school this morning? Did you intentionally plan out or map your route, or did you automatically travel the same path you always do without paying attention? Can you recall...

By: Agustina Jorquera, M.Ed, RP Your mental health is greatly influenced by the speed and depth of your breathing. When our breathing accelerates, a multitude of physiological shifts begin to occur. If you've ever been startled, you might have noticed sudden gasping,...