[…] in consultation with your medical team and family, there are a few options available to you. Topics in this section include: Living at home Living in a group community with assistive care Living in a short-term care facility Living in a long-term care facility Living at home If you’re able to complete activities of […]
[…] we use. When you look at the sources for this page, they are from the Government of Canada and the Mayo Clinic, which is a non-profit medical group that is well-known for its reliable reputation. Based on this information, you can be confident that this information is trustworthy. If you find information on social […]
[…] work on expressive writing and trauma in 1986 . More research findings here In Pennebaker’s original research , he assigned healthy undergraduate students to one of four groups: three groups wrote about personally traumatic life events for 15 minutes for four nights in a row while the fourth group wrote about unimportant topics. The […]
[…] on the lookout for symptoms of depression. While it’s a common grief staging, persistent symptoms can be sign that the person needs professional help. Join a support group No one understands or relates to you more than people who are in the same position. The brain injury community across Canada has many support groups, […]
[…] a counsellor Counselling is a positive step towards overcoming problematic substance use. They can provide one-on-one help and give concrete advice and practical tips towards change. Help groups Many organizations with self-help groups, like Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous and Smart Recovery, operate in multiple locations in Canada. These groups are designed to offer a […]
[…] well. However, inside they may be struggling; energy may be crashing; they may seem unfocused or unable to engage Allow some time for your partner to re- group and re-gain some space, strength, and energy. This may be achieved with quiet time or sleep Pay attention to the energy triggers/patterns and maintain a watchful […]
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