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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 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
Ava's Story: Finding Identity with a Cultural Coach
In grade eight, Ava struggled with setting boundaries, anger issues, and feeling out of place. This led to problems at school, such as low attendance and bad grades. “I was lashing out and not being able to keep things under control,” Ava confesses.…
News Posted On May 01, 2024
Susanne's Story: "Better access to mental health support helps me live my best life"
Susanne is a resilient woman who found mental health support through The Family Centre, a United Way-funded partner agency. Empowered by these tools and resources, Susanne reclaimed control of her life. Her journey of self-discovery and recovery is…
News Posted On Feb 01, 2024
6 Steps for Better Communications With Your Partner
We all have misunderstandings and communication blunders with our partners, no matter how happy the relationship is. Here are six tips for improving communications and your relationship with your partner: 1. Schedule time with each other Set aside a…
News Posted On Aug 01, 2023
How to Communicate Effectively
Do you find it hard to express your wants and opinions? Do you tend to do what others want regardless of your desires? If your answer is yes, read on to learn effective communication tips. Hopefully, these tips can improve your effective communication…
News Posted On Aug 01, 2022
Couples Communication Questionnaire Worksheet
Do you feel seen, heard, and valued by your partner? One of the many benefits of a happy and healthy relationship is the feeling that you have someone who understands you. But everyone has areas they could improve on or put more effort in their relationship.…
News Posted On Jul 01, 2022
Couples communication: questions to ask yourself and your partner
Do you ever bicker with your partner about something small, and it ended up being a huge argument? Perhaps you feel like you don’t know how your partner communicates or are unsure how you come across when speaking with them. Communication in a relationship…
News Posted On May 01, 2022
Teaching Kids About Positive Social Relationships to Improve Their Mental Health
Children learn many habits early on in life. Many of those habits are what form their abilities, patterns, and behaviours as adults. Mental health habits are also formed early in life, and there are things you can do to encourage healthy mental habits…
News Posted On Oct 01, 2021
Building Positive Communications in your Relationship
Are you and your partner arguing more? Do you feel unappreciated for the things you do in the relationship? Are you constantly feeling like you need to defend yourself? Do you both withdraw and refuse to talk? You’re not alone. Many couples struggle…
News Posted On Jan 31, 2020
5 Different Ways to Show Love and Improve Your Relationship
Have you ever questioned whether your partner still loves you? You’re not alone. You also might be speaking a different love language than your partner. What are the love languages? We all give and receive love in 5 different ways: words of affirmation,…
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.