December Check-In
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by Kayla Pearen
1y ago
It’s time of year where many people feel responsibilities are really piling up. Whether you are finishing up a semester at school, getting ready for the holidays, or planning for year-end deadlines at work, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed heading into the month of December. If you’re feeling this way, consider checking in with yourself: – Are you balancing ... Read More The post December Check-In appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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Why Grief Counselling?
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by Kayla Pearen
1y ago
As someone who offers grief counselling, I often hear the following questions: – How do I know if I need to attend grief counselling? – What can I expect from my first session? – What’s the goal of grief counselling? – When’s the right time to attend grief counselling? This blog post will address these questions, and is offered to ... Read More The post Why Grief Counselling? appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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Children’s Grief Awareness Day
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by Kayla Pearen
1y ago
Children’s Grief Awareness Day has been recognized on November 17th since 2008, created by Highmark Caring Place, A Center for Grieving Children. This day is acknowledged in hopes of spreading the following messages about children and teens: – They DO grieve. The way in which they do this may look different from that of adults, but this does not mean ... Read More The post Children’s Grief Awareness Day appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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Seasonal Affective Disorder aka SAD
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by Kayla Pearen
1y ago
“Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year. It is sometimes called winter depression or seasonal depression.” (https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/Pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=hw169553) You don’t have to be diagnosed with SAD to experience seasonal effects on your wellbeing. And not everyone who experiences depressive symptoms in the Fall/Winter months meets the criteria for a formal ... Read More The post Seasonal Affective Disorder aka SAD appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month 
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by Kayla Pearen
1y ago
Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. – A.A.Milne I have found myself needing to take a slow, deep breath as I move into writing this. There is a heavy weight to thinking about the pain and suffering that so many have sadly experienced from pregnancy and infancy loss. To anyone out there who has ... Read More The post October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month  appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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When Grief attends Thanksgiving Dinner
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by Kayla Pearen
1y ago
When it comes to grief, holidays and family gatherings can be a painful reminder of one’s loss, particularly during Thanksgiving when the focus is on the feeling of gratefulness – which can be easily overshadowed by grief. While experiencing grief is a normal part of being human, it can often feel that others do not understand our experience or our ... Read More The post When Grief attends Thanksgiving Dinner appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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Back to School Check-In
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by Kayla Pearen
1y ago
Earlier this month we posted study tips and strategies for those headed back to class in high school and college/university – now it’s time to check-in! An important part of reaching our goals is tracking progress along the way. This can be easy to forget – especially when school assignments, plans with friends or family and other responsibilities are piling ... Read More The post Back to School Check-In appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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Study Smarter, Not Harder
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by Brittney Giacchetta
1y ago
With school back into the swing of things, having good study skills will be paramount to the success of students!  Whether you are in high school or heading back to college, here are some study tips and strategies that are scientifically proven to help you succeed. Do not cram! Give yourself enough time to study. The brain needs time to ... Read More The post Study Smarter, Not Harder appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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What to expect during a therapy consultation
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by Jennifer Mitchell
1y ago
Many practices, including Serenity Now Wellness, offer free 15-minute consultations for potential clients. This is one way to experience if the therapist may be a good fit for you. However, potential clients may not always know what questions to ask or what to expect during a consult. What to expect, and items you may want to consider during consultation:   The ... Read More The post What to expect during a therapy consultation appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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Children and Anxiety
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by Jennifer Mitchell
1y ago
As kids head back school, some may be excited about going back to class others may be feeling a bit unsure. Perhaps some kids are heading back to in-person classes for the first time since COVID!  While mask mandates are lifted, some kids may want to continue to wear one and some may be worried about judgement from their peers ... Read More The post Children and Anxiety appeared first on Serenity Now Wellness Centre ..read more
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