A Place to Heal | A Place to Grow
Our team of experienced, dedicated St. Albert therapists and counsellors are here to help you heal and grow through some of life's toughest challenges.
Sleep is vital to our mental, physical, and emotional health, yet so many of us aren’t getting enough of it. Whether that be due to lifestyle, stress, pain, or any other of the myriad of factors that can impact sleep, we will discuss coping strategies for improving the quantity and quality of sleep you get.
Read MoreDid you know that close to half of the population struggles with low self-esteem for the majority of their life? This is unfortunate considering self-esteem is a basic domain of our everyday functioning that impacts the way we interact with others, our mental health, and our overall well-being. Research has even shown that low self-esteem is the source of many negative life outcomes such as unemployment, earning less than peers, sexual dysfunction, substance abuse, eating disorders, suicide and suicidal ideation, and dysfunctional behaviours in relationships. As such, having a better understanding of one's self-esteem and acquiring the tools to enhance it, is fundamental in achieving a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life.
Read MoreIn this experiential workshop (webinar), you are invited to listen, breathe and move gently as we discuss the meaning of embodied self-care. Self-care is an important concept but also a common saying. Come to learn a deeper understanding of what self-care can mean to you personally. In this talk, you will learn: body basics of stress and self-care simple movement and breath for grounding ideas for somatic self-care
Read MoreIn this talk, you will learn what holds us back from talking to our kids and reflect on your own beliefs and values around sexuality. We will explore the why, how and when to talk to our kids about sex and sexuality. By the end of the talk, you will have a better understanding of sexual development in pre-teens, consent, body safety rules, healthy relationships and gender. Let's meet and build our knowledge together with the aim for our kids to have a healthy relationship with their sexuality.
Read MoreThis is a relaxed evening to explore tapping into your resources to support you in tough times like COVID-19. This Wellness Webinar uses objects, drawing, and various forms of exploring our inner resources. We will begin by exploring and reflecting on our inner qualities by exploring them, building reminders through art. To attend this webinar, you do not need to be an artist, nor do you need any unique supplies. Let loose, allow creativity to flourish, and enjoy the exploration of self.
Read MoreDeath is something that all living beings have in common and yet it’s amazing how rarely we talk about it. In Western cultures, especially, the reality of death can seem too much to contemplate. However, the more we avoid our thoughts and feelings about death, the greater our fear of it can become. When facing our own or a loved one’s mortality we may then find we lack the language, skills or resources to support ourselves or each other during this important time of life.
Read MoreAnxiety impacts us all, especially during the past year’s challenges and changes. Although anxiety can be normal and at times even a helpful reaction, it can also cause problems and over-activate a stress response in our bodies. Teens experience anxiety in unique ways and often need support to identify their experiences. As parents and caregivers, we hope to help our teens find healthy ways to manage and deal with their symptoms. Join us for an evening of learning and discussion on anxiety and your teen.
Read MoreA large number of individuals have some relationship with music. Perhaps you currently sing or play an instrument, or have enjoyed a live concert in the past. Maybe you remember dancing to your favourite bands in highschool. Even if your only connection with music is your daily routine of singing in the shower, music plays some role in your life.
Read MoreThis talk will educate and support helping professionals by highlighting the importance of self-care. We will examine compassion fatigue and burnout, learn self-care strategies, and develop a self-care plan. Participants will learn useful strategies including how to effectively transition from the workplace into the home environment.
Read MoreIn this webinar, Julie Ketel explores the relationship between creative expression and human resilience. Learn more about establishing your own creative practice to deal with the challenges and setbacks that life has to offer. In this Wellness Talk, participants will: Review historical and cultural connections between creativity and wellbeing Receive a brief overview of the field of art therapy Dive deeper into the concept of resiliency, why it is so important, and what is required to nurture it Receive practical creative strategies to practice nurturing their own resiliency from the comfort of their own homes
Read MoreThis webinar will look how a sense of overwhelm, or having “a lot on your plate" so to speak, can develop in our nervous systems. Though trauma can be experienced from a one-time event at any point in our lives, this talk will look at how it can develop in our childhoods from a body-centred, emotional perspective to cause what we typically refer to as developmental trauma and then effect us in later life. In this webinar, you will learn:
Read MoreSo, you have depression. Or does depression have you?
Even after you have successfully navigated your way through your first bout of depression, there is a pretty good chance (50% actually) you will experience depression again and again throughout your lifespan. Because depression is a highly recurrent disorder it is important to learn how to manage the symptoms during an episode, learn from the experience, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills to prepare and brace yourself for the inevitable future episodes. In this webinar, Ramona explores the definition and diagnostic criteria of depression. Current trends and best practices in the treatment of depression will be discussed. Understanding the disorder better and gaining knowledge of available self-help treatments will empower participants to live well with
Read MoreFrom smart phones and social media, to video game consoles and even online classes, technology has become an often inescapable necessity in our lives. But has the proliferation of devices in our homes, schools, and workplaces become problematic? Is our increased dependence on technology changing our brains and the brains of our children? This presentation explores the compelling nature of digital technologies, how to reduce the risks of their potential negative impacts, as well as what to do when screen use becomes problematic.
Read MoreThis presentation is intended to provide an introduction to the practice of self-compassion. Anyone can learn self-compassion, and most of us are able to identify moments where we have been able to practice some form of self-care. At other times, we may find it a struggle to show ourselves the same kindness we would generously offer to our loved ones, friends, colleagues and even strangers in moments of suffering.
Read MoreIn this Webinar, you will learn how to identify family values and rules, and use them to guide your family during an uncertain time. Our lives have changed with the COVID 19 pandemic and they will continue to evolve again as the relaunch strategies roll out. Christine provides some guidance and ideas on how to help identify the values and rules that will help guide your family in the direction you and your kiddos choose.
Read MoreEveryone has a different and complex relationship with food, their body and exercise, it’s personal. We weren’t born hating or disliking our bodies or viewing them as something to be managed, changed or controlled; your body is not a problem! In this webinar, we will explore the ubiquitous cultural messages that contribute to body dissatisfaction, dieting, restrictive eating and excessive exercise as a signal of distress, and the role food plays in our lives. Hopefully, by the end of this talk, you will have a new perspective and compassionate strategies to challenge the harmful/unhelpful body messages and negative self-talk.
Read MoreFacebook bloggers to philosophers have debated whether hope is a belief, an emotion, or spiritual state. Regardless, keeping it as a foundation is critical to 'flattening the curve' and getting through the COVID-19 pandemic individually and collectively. Discussing strategies for engaging with hope through your mental, emotional, social, spiritual and physical self, means that you keep it present throughout your lifestyle and accessible through our shared public crisis or other challenges your life's journey might present.
Read MoreRecovery is about support, support, and more support. so, with community gatherings and centres shut down, it can be a stressful time to try and find ways to maintain your recovery. With loneliness, boredom, and stress being top triggers for relapse, it is essential to make sure you are keeping up with new and old recovery tools. During this talk, Britni discusses creative ways to help you through a lonely and stressful time.
Read MoreIn this Webinar, Grant introduces the work of Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman, whose research has led to the classification of Character and Signature Strengths. This webinar concludes with a self-guided music meditation.
Read MoreIn this webinar, Grant provides of review of the previous nine weeks, discussing the highlights from each week. This week concludes with the same meditation from week five, a Self-Compassion Meditation, from Tara Brach.
We find ourselves in unprecedented times. The stress and anxiety we are currently dealing with is something most of us have never had to face in our lifetime. Amidst the uncertainty, even ten minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can help calm your nervous system, enabling you to find a sense of inner peace. In this video, Grant teaches us about mindfulness meditation. In addition to practicing two guided meditations, he discusses what mindfulness is and the benefits, as well as offering practical guidance for developing your own practice.