Ben Fretz
Learning about Brain Activity
What was I writing this blog post about again. . ? Common forgetting happens to the best of us, and often quite regularly. While it isn't...
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Ben Fretz
- Jul 11
- 3 min
Music for the Mind
What is it about music that we connect to so strongly? It's undebatable that music makes us feel emotions strongly. It can be calming for...
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Ben Fretz
- Jul 4
- 3 min
Burnout
We have all had experiences where we are pushed to our limits on something, whether it be a physical, emotional, academic, or another...
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Lisa Parker
- May 18
- 1 min
Prenatal and Postpartum Wellness Webinar Series Pt. 4 - Newborn Health
Join Chris Tofflemire, Pediatric NP, to chat about newborn health. Specific topics include: Transition to Home for Parents and Baby,...
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Lisa Parker
- May 18
- 1 min
Prenatal and Postpartum Wellness Webinar Series Pt. 3 - Wellbeing for Parents and Babies
Caring for babies & young children can often mean hard (& rewarding!) work, much change, & personal growth. Being a parent can cause...
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Lisa Parker
- May 18
- 1 min
Prenatal and Postpartum Wellness Webinar Series Pt. 2 - Midwifery
Midwives provide care to individuals and their newborns throughout pregnancy and for the first six weeks postpartum. They attend births...
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Lisa Parker
- May 18
- 1 min
Prenatal and Postpartum Wellness Webinar Series Pt. 1 - Prenatal Appointments
Pregnancy can be an overwhelming time. Your body is changing at a rapid pace and you are growing a human inside of you (or you are...
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wchccommunity
- Dec 3, 2021
- 1 min
Boundaries and Saying "No"
Often we feel compelled to agree to do things that don't feel right for us or that go beyond what we feel able to do. Explore where there...
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wchccommunity
- Nov 19, 2021
- 1 min
It's the Thought that Counts
Many of us have more negative thoughts than positive thoughts daily. Negative thoughts, overly high expectations, and worry tend to...
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wchccommunity
- Nov 5, 2021
- 1 min
Feel the Fear & Do it Anyways
Many of us tend to avoid the things that scare us - and research shows this actually increases our anxiety over time. Learn about the...
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wchccommunity
- Oct 21, 2021
- 1 min
The Stress Cycle & How to Complete It
Stress is a natural process but often we don't know how to complete it or calm ourselves down. Explore ways to identify and respond more...
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wchccommunity
- Oct 21, 2021
- 1 min
Signs and Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are caused by a complex combination of factors. In this session you will learn about: Signs and symptoms of Eating...
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wchccommunity
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
Social Hesitancy? How to cope post-vaccine and during easing COVID restrictions.
We will explore: Ways to address social and health anxiety Doable steps to re-connect and engage socially Communication and boundary...
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wchccommunity
- Aug 11, 2021
- 1 min
The Power of Mindfulness & Gratitude
Practicing mindfulness and gratitude can transform the brain and help us feel more peaceful and less reactive. We can't be anywhere but...
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wchccommunity
- May 13, 2021
- 1 min
The Mental Health of Teens
Multiple factors, such as physical, emotional and social changes can make teens at risk for mental health issues and life challenges. Sid...
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wchccommunity
- May 7, 2021
- 1 min
Coping with Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression can affect our thinking, our emotions, our behaviours and our physical health. In this session, Sid Bater, Social...
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wchccommunity
- Mar 9, 2021
- 1 min
Using Mindfulness to Tackle Stress
Mindfulness has been shown to help reduce stress and stress related conditions. In this session you will learn about: * what is...
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Heidi Wagner
- Jan 27, 2021
- 2 min
How covid has affected babies!
When we think of how our mental health has changed during the past year as we deal with the covid pandemic, we seldom consider how our...
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wchccommunity
- Jan 27, 2021
- 1 min
Understanding what is behind "Acting Out" in Children
Learn the reasons behind "acting out" in children and the ways to effectively and positively respond to "acting out" situations....
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Lisa Parker
- Jan 6, 2021
- 3 min
The Impact of COVID 19 on our Youth
It has been nearly a year since we have been living our regularly scheduled lives. A year of disruption for an adult can seem daunting...
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