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Guelph conference aimed at helping parents with disruptive teens

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  https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/guelph-conference-aimed-at-helping-parents-with-disruptive-teens-607439?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter   May 11, 2017 The Record http://www.therecord.com/news-story/7310633-parent-group-helped-heal-shattered-waterloo-family/       As someone that has spent years helping run the Guelph chapter of a support group for parents of disruptive teens, Rosemary Fernandes-Walker has seen a broad spectrum of concerns. “We have parents come in who are flipping out because their kid’s room is a […]

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Teens Enjoying Family Yoga

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Enjoying Family Yoga with my Teens

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Body Brain Balance … for families who feel Overwhelmed, Worried and/or Stressed

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  Our Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zatd04na8k&feature=youtu.be Program Dates & Times: Body Brain Balance Program will be offered four weeks from 6pm to 7:30pm Fall 2017: Monday  from September 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2 @ 6pm to 7:30pm   For children aged 8-12 years old and  parent(s). Thursday’s from October 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 6pm to 7:30pm   Teens ages 12-18 years old […]

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Transitioning aged youth aged 16-34 years…Conference and Mental Health

There are some great events coming up for parents, families and people who work with transitioning aged youth aged 16-34 years of age. April 18th 6:30-8:30pm  – Info night See below for details Saturday, May 27, 2017 – Full day Parenting Conference   https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/guelph-parenting-conference-tickets-31983896696   April 18th 6:30-8:30pm  The TAY evening  (Transitional Aged Youth – aged […]

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Canada’s 22 cause of death is hypertension

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Look, here in Canada hypertension is ranked #22 cause of death. That puts at 163rd in the world. http://www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/country-health-profile/canada

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Workplace Strategies for Mental Health

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The Workplace Strategies for Mental Health website is an initiative of the Great-West Life Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace (the Centre). It provides practical ideas, tools and resources from a variety of sources, and is designed to help with the prevention, intervention and management of workplace mental health issues. https://www.workplacestrategiesformentalhealth.com/managing-workplace-issues/supporting-employee-success-a-tool-to-plan-accommodations A research team […]

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Vulnerable Person Registry…. medical, cognitive, mental health or physical condition

Who is a vulnerable person? A vulnerable person is defined as a person who due to medical, cognitive, mental health or physical condition may exhibit patterns of behavior that may pose a danger to that person. Examples of Vulnerable Persons may include persons with autism, dementia, acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy that may cause a […]

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Fall Prevention

Prevent injury from falls by creating a safe environment in your home. Install motion detectors for lighting a dark hallway, use nonslip shower mats, put handrail along the stairs, clear clutter, tack down rugs and arrange furniture so that your walkway is clear.   In addiiton, improve your balance and strength with yoga.   Innovative […]

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Mental Health Resources

This past Saturday, I attended the Parents for Children  Mental Health Family Engagement Conference at Franklin Public School. Great event!! With Great resources too. Sarah Cannon, PCMH & the importance of family voice — very good and passionate speaker Virgina Bateman and Lance, mental health nurses – anxiety and school attendance Ed Mahoney, Special Ed […]

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National Carers Day…Tuesday, April 4th

2017 NATIONAL CARERS DAY Canadians thank carers for their contributions On the first Tuesday of April, Canadians come together to recognize family members, friends, neighbours and other significant people who take on a caring role to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life-limiting illness. Known as National […]

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