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What are the 3 benefits of self-discipline for children?
News Posted On Jun 01, 2023

What are the 3 benefits of self-discipline for children?

Imagine that your child dresses up after breakfast without reminding them. Your child works on their assignment right after finishing their snack. Your child asks for your help instead of wailing when another kid takes their toy. Your 16-year-old comes…

10 Common Negative Thinking Patterns and 5 Steps for Change
News Posted On Jun 01, 2023

10 Common Negative Thinking Patterns and 5 Steps for Change

Are you your own worst enemy? Do you find yourself getting bogged down by negative thoughts that seem to take over your mind, no matter how optimistic your circumstances seem? Maybe you’re constantly worrying about “what-ifs” or start feeling anxious…

Stress Reduction Worksheet
News Posted On May 01, 2023

Stress Reduction Worksheet

We all get stressed at times. It can be helpful when we experience a small amount of it, but too much stress can make us feel overwhelmed, frozen, and numb. Sometimes stress is the accumulation of many small, daily hassles. Some examples of daily hassles…

New Therapeutic Foster Care Program Looking for Caregivers for Youth
News Posted On Apr 01, 2023

New Therapeutic Foster Care Program Looking for Caregivers for Youth

The Family Centre's new therapeutic foster care program is looking for interested caregivers for youth. Have you ever thought about becoming a caregiver for youth? If you want to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable youth in Edmonton, this…

Positive Ways for Guiding Your Child’s Behaviour
News Posted On Apr 01, 2023

Positive Ways for Guiding Your Child’s Behaviour

When you are trying to encourage and teach good behaviours for your child, it’s better to focus on the positives. The more loved and understood your child feels, the easier it is to manage their behaviour. Here are 8 practical tips:  Pay attention…

News Posted On Mar 06, 2023

National Social Work Week 2023

This National Social Work Week, we celebrate all they do for us in the community and beyond! Registered Social Workers (RSW) take up many roles in our community - working in mental health, community initiatives, family support & connect, therapy, and…

8 Signs that High Functioning Anxiety is Driving Your Daily Life
News Posted On Mar 01, 2023

8 Signs that High Functioning Anxiety is Driving Your Daily Life

What’s pushing you along every day: anxiety or your ambition and interests? Are you always on top of things at work because you are passionate about your career or afraid of what might happen if everything doesn’t go according to plans? Is your home…

Four tips to help step-parents bond with their step-children
News Posted On Mar 01, 2023

Four tips to help step-parents bond with their step-children

Blended families are more common than ever as people with children connect with new partners after divorce or separation. Blended families will likely face more challenges—whether it’s complicated schedules, sibling conflicts, parenting styles,…

Understanding Depression: Living with Depression Class
News Posted On Feb 01, 2023

Understanding Depression: Living with Depression Class

What would you say if someone asked you to define depression? An overwhelming sadness? The inability to feel motivated to do tasks you once enjoyed? When you feel no hope or joy for the future? While you may experience these symptoms, it doesn’t help…

4 Small Steps to Feeling Better
News Posted On Feb 01, 2023

4 Small Steps to Feeling Better

The hustle and bustle of daily life can take a toll on us. Between our busy schedules, responsibilities, and relationships, sometimes we may not feel able to take care of ourselves in the way we need. When stress and anxiety build up and aren't managed,…

Self-Esteem: A Tool for Self-Progression
News Posted On Jan 01, 2023

Self-Esteem: A Tool for Self-Progression

Many people never experience high self-worth or feel high self-esteem. People with low self-esteem tend to think they have little worth and have a negative view of almost everything. Expecting the worst, they invite it and, unfortunately, they often…

How to deal with relationship conflicts?
News Posted On Jan 01, 2023

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…

Building Trust in Relationships
News Posted On Dec 01, 2022

Building Trust in Relationships

Relationships can take a lot of work, no matter how much trust or lack of trust that either of you have had in the past. When it comes to great, healthy relationships, trust is essential. There are a myriad of things that can contribute to a lack of…

5 Ways to Manage your Wellbeing this Holiday Season
News Posted On Dec 01, 2022

5 Ways to Manage your Wellbeing this Holiday Season

Holidays and stress – these words are usually tied together. Holidays can involve cooking meals, baking, cleaning, entertaining, and reminiscing. You may feel stressed because there are lots of errands and tasks you have to do. You may also feel sad…

How Parents or Guardians Can Help Children Cope with Divorce
News Posted On Nov 01, 2022

How Parents or Guardians Can Help Children Cope with Divorce

Divorce and separation can be challenging for both you and your children to navigate. While you may have the skills to process your emotions, your children may not. Your child will likely feel anxious, sad, angry, lonely, and confused. Kids may suppress…

Anger Management for Women: Easy Ways to Cope with Anger
News Posted On Nov 01, 2022

Anger Management for Women: Easy Ways to Cope with Anger

Is anger good or bad? Why am I so angry? What causes my anger? How can I manage my anger? In this blog post, you’ll learn what causes anger and how our Women and Anger class can support you in managing your anger. Is anger good or bad? Anger is neither…

How Can Men Strive in Relationships?
News Posted On Nov 01, 2022

How Can Men Strive in Relationships?

Do you shut down when in a conflict? Are you having difficulties communicating with people in your life? Are you having a hard time expressing your emotions? Perhaps the feeling of anger, frustration, or sadness is a bit weird for you, so you end up…

How to Deal and Cope with Grief?
News Posted On Oct 01, 2022

How to Deal and Cope with Grief?

“You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it.” – Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Psychiatrist and founder of the five stages of grief Dealing with grief and loss is one of life’s biggest challenges, and there is…

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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