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News Posted On Jul 01, 2025
How to deal with relationship conflicts?
Relationships are one of the most important parts of life because they bring joy, connection, and purpose to us. As humans, we are social creatures. We thrive when we share our lives and live amongst each other. Just as relationships can bring us purpose…
News Posted On Jun 01, 2025
3 Examples of ‘Mom Guilt’ & Our Supports for Postpartum
Parenthood is a beautiful and unique journey filled with immeasurable joy and love. However, that doesn’t mean that everything is easy, and reality certainly can feel messy and overwhelming. As a new parent, you might feel like you have to ‘get it…
News Posted On May 01, 2025
You’re Not Alone: Our Services to Improve Your Mental Health
Are you going through a tough time right now? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, stuck in a cycle of anxiety or depression, or having a hard time coping with grief or loss. Perhaps your relationships feel strained, or parenting challenges…
News Posted On May 01, 2025
Transforming Anxiety into Peace
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson More Canadians are experiencing anxiety than ever before because of everyday life's challenges. It isn’t something you forget easily, especially when it happens on a regular basis. Anxiety…
News Posted On Apr 14, 2025
CEO Pauline Smale Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
We are thrilled to celebrate our CEO, Pauline Smale, on being awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Pauline’s leadership has been transformative, guiding The Family Centre to provide vital mental health supports, family services, and community…
News Posted On Apr 01, 2025
4 Proven Ways to build Healthy, Strong Relationships
We all get into relationships with the best of intentions. But sometimes, we find ourselves wondering if our relationships are as healthy as they could be. Moreover, we can wonder what a healthy relationship even looks like, especially if our earliest…
News Posted On Mar 18, 2025
The Family Centre team learns nêhiyawêwin, the Cree language
The Family Centre’s Indigenous Support Services team members Aubrey and Carol have been learning Cree under the guidance of Elder Dr. Leona Makokis. Dr. Makokis also gifted us our foster care program’s name, ohpikîhakan, and helped us develop our…
News Posted On Mar 10, 2025
Smudging Tutorial
Smudging is a time-honoured ritual for clearing out negative energy and inviting balance into your space and day. In this tutorial, Tracy, our knowledge holder at The Family Centre, will walk you through the art of smudging, from selecting the right…
News Posted On Mar 03, 2025
Thinking About Foster Care? How We Support You Through the Process
Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent but aren’t sure if it’s the right fit for you? You’re not alone, and many foster parents now have been curious about the same thing. Opening your home to become a foster family to children and youth…
News Posted On Mar 03, 2025
Managing Anger Constructively
Emotions like anger do not just go away on their own. We can no more stop feeling angry than we can stop feeling love or affection. Some people turn anger against themselves by eating or drinking, some people turn it against others verbally or physically,…
News Posted On Feb 01, 2025
20 Positive Alternatives to Punishment: Build Connection, Not Conflict
Download 20 alternatives to punishment printable guide here How do you react when your child refuses to brush their teeth or crashes the family car? Jumping to punishments like yelling, grounding, or taking away privileges is tempting. But here's the…
News Posted On Jan 01, 2025
New Year, New Mindset: Setting mental health goals for 2025
‘New year, new me’ might be a bit unrealistic for many of us. Balancing big life changes and your job, children, and relationships can be hard. Reaching milestones can feel like climbing a mountain with no tools or gear. So, how can you conquer that…
News Posted On Jan 01, 2025
Navigating Parenthood: Supports for Caregivers
Being a caregiver or parent is a journey filled with countless precious moments, but it comes with its fair share of challenges. You may experience frustration, stress, or feelings of overwhelm. The good news is you are not alone. Like Prince Harry said,…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2024
4 Ways to Embrace Winter’s Natural Lull to Improve Mental Health
Winter can be a challenging time for mental health. The short days, long nights, and coldweather often makes people feel sluggish, low, and gloomy compared to the sunnier and warmersummer months. However, winter doesn’t have to be a season of depression!…
News Posted On Dec 01, 2024
About Our Building Self-Esteem Class
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt Why is it important to build self-esteem? Self-esteem is a critical factor in our happiness and well-being. With low self-esteem, we may compare ourselves to others,…
News Posted On Nov 01, 2024
Dealing with grief and loss during the holiday season
As we move into the winter season, we begin to prepare for the upcoming holidays. Friends and family often talk about and make plans for celebrating and getting together. However, for many who have recently lost a loved one, this can be an especially…
News Posted On Nov 01, 2024
Kokum Rebecca's Story: Holding Space for Cultural Reconnection
Initially, kokum Rebecca was referred to Kun Wang, a Roots and Wings worker from Delton school, as part of our All In for Youth Program to develop parenting skills as she raised her grandchildren. During their time together, three of Rebecca’s family…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2024
Client Story: Vanessa & Don
Vanessa and her husband, Don, always thought about helping other children. Their passion led them to the ohpikîhakan (“a child that is being raised”) program at The Family Centre. Once learning about this therapeutic foster care program, Vanessa…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2024
3 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship Dynamic
Relationships are a vital part of life. However, as important as they are to our well-being, they can also be very challenging. Whether it’s with family, friends, or your significant other, we all hope that our relationships are a source of happiness,…
News Posted On Sep 01, 2024
When your painful past interferes in the present
It is unrealistic to think that we can get through life without some sort of emotional pain. As human beings, we all experience challenges that change and form us into the people we are today. Just living in the world presents us with continual risk.…
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.