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Violence is a choice

Violence is an intentional choice to gain control. However, most people believe that violence and abuse happen because abusers lose control over their behaviour. Abusers use different ways to manipulate […]

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How to Deal with Insecurity

Dealing with insecurity in today’s complex environment can be very frustrating.  Insecurity often negatively impacts your life and lead to depression and anxiety. Being aware of your insecurity, and examining […]

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Self-Advocacy

Self-advocacy is the core of empowerment. It is a skill learned over time that enables us to speak for our rights and make our own decisions. It can build confidence […]

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The Impact of Yoga on Anxiety

Yoga practices can reduce the impact on stress responses, and helpful for both anxiety and depression. Yoga functions like other self-soothing techniques, such as meditation, relaxation, exercise, or even socializing with friends. […]

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Pleasing Others

Need for Acceptance: We all have a need to be liked and accepted amongst our peers and in our relationships. In some cases we see ourselves giving into peer pressure […]

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Kids in Control – Video Series

The video below is designed to help children learn strategies to take care of themselves, covering topics from our Kids in Control groups. They are intended for children ages 8 […]

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Anxiety Management during COVID-19

  According to Center for Clinical Interventions, feeling tense, stressed, and worried at certain times, when under pressure, is a normal human response. Everybody feels anxious from time to time. […]

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The Glass Half-Full

  In this time of uncertainty, it’s good to have a “Glass Half-Full” mentality and to maintain a positive outlook on life. We are being pulled and tugged in many […]

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The Effects of Isolation on Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19

  We are social creatures and being isolated could have a strong effect on our well-being. Zlatin Ivanov believes that, “All our systems, including social, psychological and biological, have developed […]

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Shame versus Guilt When Speaking to Children

Understanding the difference between shame and guilt can help identify and make sense of the emotions that come up for us. Shame and guilt can make us feel differently about […]

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