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An Important Ingredient for a Long-Lasting Relationship: Building Rituals of Emotional Connection

6/1/2022

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP RP
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What is one thing that long lasting healthy relationships have in common? They make the time to build rituals of emotional connection within their relationship.  A ritual is a regular behaviour that preserves and honours things that are important to people.  What can be more important than hounouring yourself and the relationship that you have with another person?  Building rituals of emotional connection help couples turn towards one another, builds trust, increases closeness and intimacy, and improves friendships. Rituals of emotional connection can come in many forms from daily rituals to traditions, etc.

There are many ways to create rituals for emotional connection within your relationship:

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Mental Health & Sex

9/15/2021

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 Kelly Halonen, MSW, RSW
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Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby!

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Benefits of Strategically Punching Things (aka Boxing)

11/5/2020

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By: Kelly Halonen, MSW, RSW
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​Have you ever tried boxing? I have found that it is a great way to get exercise and benefit my mental health. You can practice with a partner or do it on your own using a punching bag or just punching the air. Boxing can be great for any skill level.

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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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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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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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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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How Dog Sledding Can Improve Your Mental Health

11/13/2019

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Dog sledding is a unique and amazing experience that helps you challenge and better yourself both physically and mentally.
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𝒷𝓎​ Kelly Graham, MSW, RSW

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Boreal Journeys Sled Dog Kennel

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How Yoga Can Improve Your Mental Health

6/3/2019

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Yoga is not only beneficial for physical health, it also has many qualities that can help encourage positive mental health too.
By Jennifer Robinson, MSW, RSW
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