Conflict Management for Couples During COVID-19

Conflict Management for Couples During COVID-19

Managing conflict as a couple during COVID-19 involves setting aside time for open communication, practicing active listening, finding joyful activities together, and planning a shared vision for the future to strengthen your relationship.

Calgary Stampede and Addictions

Calgary Stampede and Addictions

The Calgary Stampede, while a time for celebration, can create an environment that masks and exacerbates gambling and drinking addictions, highlighting the importance of recognizing risk factors, symptoms, and the need for early intervention.

Ready To Quit?

Ready To Quit?

In honour of World No Tobacco Day (on May 31st), we thought it would be appropriate to base our discussion around the topic of tobacco and lung health. Smoking cigarettes is said to be the number one cause of preventable deaths in North America. As well, smoking tobacco and being exposed to secondhand smoke significantly […]

Canada’s Growing Opioid EpidemicCounse

Canada’s Growing Opioid Epidemic

Canada’s opioid epidemic, fueled by drugs like fentanyl and oxycodone, has claimed over 9,000 lives in two years, with increasing overdose deaths, highlighting the urgent need for mental health treatment and prevention strategies.

How You Can Ditch the Late Nights and Start Sleeping Like A Baby!

How You Can Ditch the Late Nights and Start Sleeping Like A Baby!

There’s almost nothing better in this world than sleep (and maybe pizza). Sleep is one’s best friend and on March 15th, 2019 it is World Sleep Day! You can celebrate by catching up on some much needed Zzz’s and becoming more aware of the importance of sleep health. Like a good diet and exercise, healthy […]

Fanning the Flames

Fanning the Flames

In relationships, cultivating the habit of cherishing and focusing on the positives, rather than criticizing, fosters gratitude and strengthens connection, as exemplified by the small daily gesture of asking about each other’s day.