Shame is a powerful emotion, and it can affect you on multiple levels—emotionally, mentally, socially, and even physically. While guilt is usually about something you did (“I made a mistake”), shame is about who you feel you are (“I am a mistake”). Learning to let go of shame is an important part of learning to be [...]
The Zone or Window of Tolerance refers to when we are able to be open, receptive, balanced, and regulated in a particular situation. Learning about the different zones can help you notice where you are at, as well as think of strategies to help you regulate and calm your nervous system. Learn about the different [...]
Feeling overwhelmed can be hard. A calm down toolbox gives simple, safe ways to manage big feelings and feel more in control.
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Self-Care isn’t selfish – it’s essential! In the hustle of school runs, work deadlines, and daily chores, it's easy for families to forget the most important part: pausing to care for yourselves and each other. Whether it’s a quiet walk together, a tech-free dinner, or simply checking in on how everyone’s really doing — these [...]
Self-care is vital for mental health because it helps reduce stress, boots mood, and builds emotional resilience. By taking care of your basic needs – like rest, nutrition, and relaxation – you support your mind’s ability to cope, stay balanced, and feel well. Here is a simple self-care checklist for mental health: Get enough sleep [...]
Reframing your negative thoughts might seem hard, but you can make positive change in your mental health by doing this. The goal isn't to never have negative thoughts, but to keep them from taking over and from overwhelming you. Reframing your negative thoughts might seem hard, but you can make positive change in your mental [...]
🎨 1. Draw Your Anger Worksheet Instructions: Sometimes we feel mad and that’s okay! Let’s draw what anger looks like inside of you. It could be a storm, a monster, a color, or anything you want! 2. Mad Monster Stomp Worksheet Instructions: Let’s get those big mad feelings out of your body Pretend you're a [...]
The Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is seeing an increased need for support, and we're currently looking for donations of non-perishable food and hygiene products to help stock our shelves. If you're able, please consider donating items like:✔️ Canned food, pasta, rice, granola bars✔️ Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant These essentials go directly to women, gender [...]
February is I Love To Read month. Check out some staff picks for some reading inspiration! Not everyone loves a full fledged novel, some of us love magazines and how-to’s. Here are some ideas from us: - Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh (https://www.amazon.ca/Hyperbole-Half-Unfortunate-Situations Mechanisms/dp/1451666179) - Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh (https://www.amazon.ca/Solutions-Other-Problems-Allie-Brosh/dp/1982156945) [...]