The Importance of Community

The Importance of Community

We don’t often think about our community except as something that is just there. It is somehow more than family and we may not necessarily engage with it very much. We don’t necessarily reflect on our part in it or what it means to us.  However, for many, the pandemic...
Tips for Maintaining Positive Mental Health in Older Age

Tips for Maintaining Positive Mental Health in Older Age

“The older we get, the more we become settled in ourselves, and the more authentically we can connect with others.” Amanda Gordon, Clinical Psychologist. Our elder years can be an exciting time; a time where we get to experience some of life’s greatest moments, such...
How To Beat Post-Holiday Blues

How To Beat Post-Holiday Blues

As the work year gets into full swing, expectations about our energy levels are high. “People can still feel burnt out after the holidays for several reasons.” Says Amanda. Feelings of burnout at this time of year are common. Although quitting is not an option to...
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