Making Your Own Rainbow – Self-Care During a Pandemic
A few weeks ago, I spoke with Allison Winter, a regional program coordinator with the Mental Health and Addictions Program at Eastern Health. The public health emergency had just begun. […]
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The ABC’s of Positive Mental Wellness for your Child
The summer wind-down has begun, and a hint of Fall hangs in the air. For many, it’s a captivating time of year: a time to refocus and a time to […]
From Victims to Survivors – A SANE Approach
Each year, startling statistics reveal hundreds of cases of sexual assault in Newfoundland and Labrador. In 2018 alone, Eastern Health treated 67 victims of sexual assault. When those who’ve experienced […]
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 […]
Beginning Your Cancer Journey
Eastern Health, in partnership with Labrador Grenfell-Health and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC), has developed a video for new cancer patients. Beginning Your Cancer Journey: An Introduction to Cancer […]
Open Windows Studio: Therapy in Living Colour
As we celebrate what many call ‘the most wonderful time of the year,’ we know that in the midst of the happy celebrations, the holiday season can also be the […]
Celebrating the Holidays – The Gift of being Present
In my role as a social worker with Eastern Health’s Mental Health and Addictions Program, I often see clients who struggle during the Holiday season. It’s a time of year […]
Don’t let Stress Get your Goat – My Perfect Pygmies
Everyone needs time to recharge mentally from the stressors of day-to-day life. For some, it’s going to the gym, a yoga class, or reading a book. For me, destressing involves […]
