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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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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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Go Ahead - Get Dirty!

6/17/2020

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By: Kristen Sohlman, MACP, RP
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​Did you know that gardening helps to support positive mental health?  Here is how!

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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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Mental Health & Photography

1/22/2018

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By Kristen Sohlman, HBA, MACP (Candidate), RP
We all experience and cope with mental or emotional struggles at one time or another throughout our lives.  This can include stress from school or work, anxiety, depression, or grief and loss.  Sometimes it can help to take the time to refocus ourselves and gain perspective on what is happening within our lives.  There may be one useful tool in your pocket right now…a camera!

There is much evidence-based research that forms of creativity and art therapy can be valuable tools for emotional wellbeing.  Photography is a tool that you can try without being professionally trained, and for some, they find it so rewarding that they continue to develop their skills.  Today there are many options for photography including the internal camera on cellphones, automatic point and shoot cameras, digital SLRs, and the like.  It is easier than ever to take photos, and through the simple of action of taking a photo, you are taking a moment to stop and be present in the moment and to look at the environment through a new lens or perspective.  It is during this moment that can result in changing your day from a negative one to a positive one, or at least, momentarily distracting and calming you from whatever stresses you may be experiencing within your life. 

Here are some simple ideas that may help get your creativity flowing:
Photos by Kristen Sohlman

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