Shine a light on midlife women and increase their visibility as community builders
January 16, 2023
Recent Community Check-In highlights midlife women and others who contribute so much to community wellness.
Still needing to be heard
June 9, 2022
University of Waterloo’s Dr. Dillon Browne spoke to youth, then caregivers, about mental health after the pandemic. One key takeaway: Listen.
What does “trauma-informed” mean and why is it important?
June 3, 2022
The pandemic has made most of us more on edge. Knowing how to safeguard survivors of trauma is needed as we emerge from COVID’s grip.
Beyond High School is providing urgent help to graduating students
April 5, 2022
Urging students to plan beyond high school is a step forward in community wellness.
Be an Emotion Coach for the Teen in Your Life
February 15, 2022
Dr. Maisha Syeda and Maria Ibanez of Western University explain the difficulties teens have in regulating their emotions and how caregivers can help.
It’s Not Just You: A Conversation About Pandemic-Related Exhaustion and Burnout
November 22, 2021
Miguel Martinez, a Steering Committee member of Erin Mills Connects, welcomes author Ann Douglas to a Community Check-in. Ann, just fresh from finishing her latest book, shares three questions that help put pandemic experiences in context for a better future.
What’s Strong, Not Wrong
June 8, 2021
Take a look at yourself and your family members with an appreciation for each individual’s strengths. This will help build resilience toward wellness, says Dr. Tayyab Rashid of University of Toronto Scarborough. BONUS: View recording of Dr. Rashid’s webinar with Erin Mills area caregivers about strengths-based resilience.
Adding More Kindness to the World
June 2, 2021
Researchers Dr. Tina Malti (L) and Dr. Ruth Speidel spoke to the Community Forum this Spring. Kindness is more than a virtue. It’s important to social-emotional development and mental health.
Youth are resilient, but still want to be heard
April 9, 2021
Even in the face of another major lockdown, many Erin Mills youth demonstrate their resilience through caring for others. They still want to have a sounding board though. Listen to a recent discussion with a youth panel. Bonus: Dr. Rumeet Billan spoke to Erin Mills youth in April 2021. Read more about this super opportunity to refocus the future.
Won’t somebody Please think of the parents?! Family Stress and mental Health during Covid-19
November 10, 2020
Dr. Dillon Brown of the University of Waterloo provides proof that children and their caregivers are struggling psychologically, and he offers recommendations to help.
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