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How to WIN

1/6/2021

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Kelly Halonen, MSW, RSW
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WIN. You’re probably wondering what I’m talking about. Win what? Communication? A fight? How do I do that? - Let me explain.

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2021: A New Year & A New Outlook

1/4/2021

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​In order to train yourself to become healthier mentally it is not about setting one goal for yourself to accomplish in January.  Instead, train yourself by making a genuine commitment towards self-improvement. 

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The 6-Second Kiss

12/17/2020

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By: Kelly Halonen, MSW, RSW
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When you’ve been in a relationship for a while, it can be easy to forget to take time to do the little things. We get so busy working, taking care of children and ourselves, cleaning, and everything else, that this can lead to us drifting away from our partner.

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How to Help Your Mental Health When You're Sick

11/27/2020

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By: Kelly Halonen, MSW,RSW
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​Our mental health and our physical health both affect each other. When one of them is doing poorly, the other can also begin to deteriorate. When we are sick it is important to take care of ourselves not only physically, but mentally as well. ​

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Finding Your Way Through Mental Wellness

10/22/2020

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By: Laurie Vance, MSW, RSW, Cert. Nature and Forest Therapist
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I love talking about mental wellness!

By definition Mental Wellness is the awareness of one’s own ability to cope with stressors of day-to-day life while maintaining the ability to function effectively while socializing, working, learning and taking care of your personal health and hygiene.

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How to Fight using Wise Mind Techniques

10/7/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP,RP
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​Can you distinguish a comment from criticism? Being able to distinguish between the two is important.  

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Seeking Safety Through Addiction

9/22/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP
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Working through addiction can be difficult.  Be kind, understanding, respectful, take care, and listen to yourself.

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Strive for Meaning over Happiness

9/16/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP
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​After having endured a challenging or difficult experience such as grief and loss, trauma, an accident, or a significant change in life such as retirement, major illness, or diagnosis of a degenerative disease, one may begin to question:
What is the purpose and value of my life?  Why is this important? ​

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It's Okay to Be Sad

8/11/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW
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Maybe you’re having a bad day, maybe you’re watching the news and seeing all of the horrible things happening around the world, maybe you’re dealing with something heavy in your life; no matter what is happening, it’s okay to be sad.

​We often get stuck in the mentality that we should be happy and suppress our sad feelings. Nobody is happy all of the time; it is normal to feel sad. Sadness is a human emotion. Being sad means that you are human. You are allowed to take time to be sad about whatever is making you feel that way. 


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Using Nature to Increase Productivity & Decrease Stress

7/30/2020

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By: Laurie Vance, MSW, RSW, Cert. Forest Guide
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Investing in a mentally healthy workforce is good for business!

The data tells us 1 in 5 Adults will experience a diagnosable mental illness in any given year and more than 50% of those will go untreated.

​Respecting and treating mental illness on par with other medical illnesses like diabetes or heart disease is the first step to improving employee quality of life, which is the foundation of an effective workplace. As a clinical counsellor, I have worked with a global Employee Assistance Provider (EAP), I know full well the harsh impact of work-related stress and in turn the physical, mental, psychological and financial damage that many people experience.

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Battling Shame

7/27/2020

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By: Seija Grant, MEd CP, RP
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​Whoooooa. Okay. Yes, there is a lot of shame going around. It seems to spread like wild fire too. So many conductors for shame and guilt that can easily lead to spiraling: feelings of being monitored by others, being judged, criticized or questioned for our actions or behaviours (perceived or actual); for feeling ‘good’ during a global crisis; for coping in a way that we need to; for not doing ‘enough’.

There are people making assumptions about others, posting things all over social media, guilting, blaming and shaming. It’s nearly impossible to avoid.

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The Importance of Finding a Good Fit

7/24/2020

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By: Seija Grant, MEd CP, RP
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When I talk about ‘finding a good fit’ I am referring to the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist. One of the most important factors of therapeutic success is having a strong therapeutic alliance. The importance of this is significant, as you (the client) need to be able to trust the therapist enough to share some of the most vulnerable parts of yourself.

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Tired of People Being So Offended?

7/22/2020

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Linda Kelly, MSW, RSW, CEO, Psychotherapist
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​Are you tired of being told to be sensitive? Are you resonating with the #tiredofgenerationsnowflake trend? You might be suffering from social media overkill.
 
So take a break. Chill.

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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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Feeling Better in Isolation? What's up with that?

5/11/2020

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Seija Grant, MEd CP, RP
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​I have now heard this account from several people, and am one of these people myself. Despite the ongoing trauma, state of chaos and challenges around this pandemic, there are some people who are relieved by the break from normalcy, and in fact maybe really needed the break. If this sounds familiar: don’t worry, you are not alone, nor is there anything wrong with how you’re feeling. 

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How to Become A Morning Person

5/4/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW
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​If you’re anything like me, you love sleeping in and hate waking up early for anything. While this lifestyle was alright in my teenage years, the older I got, the more I wanted to wake up and be productive in the morning. While this is much easier said than done, here are some tips that can help you learn to rise with the birds and get stuff done.

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To Find Our Joy, We Need to Choose Vulnerability.

4/28/2020

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By: ​Laura Groulx, MSW, RSW
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​I talk to a lot of people. Like really talk. Typically, in my first meeting with a new client, I’ll ask what their goals are for counselling. As in, what is it that they are looking to change about themselves, or what can I support them through.

​An answer I often encounter is this: I want to be happy. This is a big goal. What does this even mean?? 

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Finding Hope.

4/23/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP
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​The experience of coping with difficult situations, significant changes in life, and other life challenges might leave you feeling low in mood and even hopeless. The challenge with feelings of hopelessness is that this feeling carries with it a certain reality: that things won’t get better, that it is not worth trying, and that you might as well just give up.  

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Your Fear is Valid & Needed, But Don’t Let It Control You

4/14/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW
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Right now, a lot of people are feeling stressed, anxious, and afraid. We don’t know how badly COVID-19 will affect Canada or Thunder Bay. We are also unsure of when schools and workplaces will open, and when we can spend time with family and friends. ​

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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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The Benefits of Sex During the Covid-19 Pandemic

4/7/2020

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By: Kelly Graham MSW, RSW
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​A dilemma that comes up as everyone continues to self-isolate is how to spend your time. One enjoyable activity that may help you feel better is sex, either with your partner, or (oh yes, we’re going there!) with yourself! 

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How to Respond to Covid-19 Grief

4/6/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP
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Are you feeling that the world has changed so much?  Are you feeling helpless?  Are you feeling sad?  You may not be just depressed; you may be grieving. The grief response happens when there are significant changes in life, when things will not go back to the way they used to be, when there is a loss of normalcy, a loss of connection, when there is worry or fear, and all of this is hitting us in a short period of time.  

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It's Okay If You Just Survived Today

4/1/2020

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By: Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW
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You’ve probably been bombarded with articles about how you should use your time in self-isolation to better yourself (learn a language, play an instrument, etc.). However, this can be hard for a lot of people. We are feeling stressed and anxious about what is happening in the world, and for some people that isn't easy to overcome. 

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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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From a Friend to a Friend: On Your Choice to Prioritize Yourself

11/6/2019

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When we allow ourselves to engage in self-care, we model to others that self-care is healthy, important and does not need to come with guilt.
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𝒷𝓎 Marianne Wylie, MSW, RSW

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