Horse Therapy Brings ‘Stable Life’ to Mental Health Clients
We all want to be happy and live a good life, but the fact is, many of us have had moments in our lives when we feel down – it’s […]
Tag Archives: Addiction
Psychology and Recovery – Changing Behaviour to Beat Addiction at the Grace Centre
February is Psychology Month. To mark this year’s theme, “Psychology is for Everyone,” Eastern Health psychologist Dr. Heather Quinlan talks about her work with clients who struggle with addiction. In […]
Rethink That Drink – You Could Save a Life this Holiday Season
If your calendar is anything like mine this December, almost every weekend has been filled with social commitments and get-togethers that have one thing in common (aside from the festive […]
Addiction Matters – An Education Day for At-Risk Youth
Addiction is a growing issue in our province, particularly among our youth. A chronic health condition, addiction affects individuals, our families and communities. The good news is that addiction is […]
Mind, Body and Spirit Connection: Eastern Health’s ‘Other Healers’
“You can’t give what you don’t have.” And with those words from Dr. Rick Singleton – Eastern Health’s Regional Director of Pastoral Care and Ethics – a recent session of […]
No IFS, AND or BUTTS!
No ifs, ands or butts, he knew it was time to stop. Jeff Moulton will admit that quitting smoking was no easy task, but it was a task he was […]
An Unborn Child Inspired Me: Why I Quit Smoking
As a smoker, I always worried about my health. I had tried numerous times to quit but failed. Every day was a war between me and the cigarette. I always […]
Battling the ‘Black Hole’ of Addiction: A Good Place to Start
It’s a comfortable living room in the heart of St. John’s, complete with a fireplace, hardwood floors and big easy armchairs. But the conversations that take place here are anything […]
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