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Losing My Mother, Made Me Lose Myself

1/14/2021

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By: Cassandra Nordal, PR & Marketing Coordinator
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“Michael’s home,” my aunt yelled from the kitchen as my brother pulled into the driveway. And in that very moment, she took her last breath in my arms and drifted away peacefully.

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A Very COVID Christmas

12/7/2020

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By: Kelly Halonen, MSW, RSW
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​The holidays this year are going to look a lot different than they have before. In Thunder Bay, we are currently in our second wave. This has a lot of people worried and wondering what Christmas is going to look like. 

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Why are Holiday Traditions Important?

11/24/2020

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By: Kelly Halonen, MSW, RSW
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​As the holidays approach, so do holiday traditions. Some people may have a few that they practice, and others only one. They can range from going to church on Christmas Eve, watching your favourite holiday movie, making cookies, wearing ugly Christmas sweaters and so much more.  Whatever your tradition is, it is beneficial to have holiday traditions for several reasons.

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Couples & Differences of Opinions

11/18/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP,RP
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​Try not to fall into the trap of right and wrong, when, in fact, multiple truths can exist in any given situation.  When you disagree with someone, that does not make you right and the other person wrong. 

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Tips for Parents: Children & Teens Returning to Classes

9/9/2020

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By: Cassandra Nordal & Linda Kelly, MSW, RSW
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The Positive Side of Video Games

7/15/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW
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​Often, you’ll hear how bad video games are for society. Many people are quick to blame them for increased violence and other social problems.
 
Not many people look at the positive side of video games except those that enjoy them the most, but I think it’s important that we take a moment to acknowledge their worth.

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Returning to Work: How to Handle the Aftermath of Covid

5/29/2020

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By: Cassandra Nordal
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​Returning to work after a lay off or leave in general, is difficult. You add a pandemic onto that and well, how do we begin to function properly?

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The Dangers of “Perfecting” Your Child

5/27/2020

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By:​ Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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Typically, as a parent, you want the best for your child. You want your child to both survive and thrive. The Western society we live in is individualistic, meaning that success is often viewed from an every-man-for-themselves type of perspective.

Because of this, life can feel competitive at times. For instance, perhaps at one time or another you felt that pressure to make it on that sports team, get into that school, land that perfect job, find that perfect relationship… and have that perfectly-behaved-and-over-achieving-child.

THIS IS A TRAP. 

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Our Lives in Chapters: Endings & Beginnings

5/21/2020

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By: ​Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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​Recently, I have really been reflecting on the meaning behind the cliché about our lives being broken down into “chapters”.  I have been seeing it this way more now than ever before, in both my life, and in the lives of the people around me. Our lives can change so dramatically in one day, by either making a single choice, or having something happen around us that is totally out of our control. Life is fluid and dynamic, and the uncertainty of it all can feel kind of scary. 

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Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner's Problems: Listening Vs Problem-Solving

5/14/2020

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By: Lara Hollway, MSW,RSW
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Has your partner ever come to you with a problem and you offer advice, only to have them seem to get upset and/or frustrated with you? Do you find yourself getting frustrated because your partner keeps complaining about a problem but doesn’t seem to want to listen to your solutions? Or does your partner ever say things like “you never listen to me”, when you feel like you are listening and trying to help?

​If so, you are not alone. This is a common theme in relationships, and a perfect example of how the best intentions do not always equate to the best results. Read on for a breakdown of this situation, and some suggestions for changing this dynamic.


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10 Ways to Survive the Long Weekend Isolation

4/10/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP
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Looking for some fun things to do online this long weekend? Here are a few ideas to try out!

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Children in Isolation: How are Co-Parents Handling this?

3/27/2020

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By: Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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​I don’t have answers, only thoughts. I’m not a lawyer, but I do speak with a lot of people about relationships and family dynamics. Recently, with everything happening in the world, I’ve been wondering how co-parents are handling shared custody and access regarding children that are currently in isolation; after all, some children have more than one family. 

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Why Pets Are More Than Just Pets

3/16/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW 
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Most pet owners know that pets aren’t just pets; they are part of the family. But why is that exactly?
 
As our attachment grows, we often begin to view our animal companion as having an important place within our lives and family dynamic. While our pet can be cute, there is more than just the cuteness factor that makes them play such a large role in our lives.

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"You'll regret not having children."

10/1/2019

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Actually, no, you won’t if you don’t want them. 
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𝒷𝓎 Linda Kelly, MSW, RSW

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Why Can't You Be Happy for Me?: How to deal with a narcissistic family member

9/9/2019

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While it may be impossible to try and change them, there are things you can do to help yourself when dealing with them.
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𝒷𝓎 Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW

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I Still Love You if I Don’t Want Your Food

7/29/2019

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If you’re having a negative reaction to someone else’s food choices, try to take a step back and see what it would be like to be in their shoes.
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𝒷𝓎​ Linda Kelly, MSW, RSW

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How to Not Get Steamrolled on Your Own Wedding

6/4/2019

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How can you be assertive, respectful, and firm without incurring the dreaded title of Bridezilla? 
By Linda Kelly, MSW, RSW
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