Winter can be a tough time for many of us. We may feel tired and sluggish. The lack of sunshine and a long winter can also make our lethargy worse. But doing some winter self-care can help up enjoy winter to the fullest! What is Self-Care? Self-care is the act of taking care of our […]
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“My view is that reconciliation is a way of life and requires work every day.” – Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous Governor-General. At Kells, we honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Today, we reflect on the harm caused to our Indigenous peoples by residential schools. We acknowledge the travesty of […]
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You probably already know something about goal setting. After all, you can set goals for almost every part of your life. We have goals for work, for our money, and for our lifestyle. A goal can be as simple as deciding to clean your bathroom or as complex as creating a savings plan to buy […]
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Here at Kells, we understand that everybody has mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA; 2020) says that mental health is: “…a state of well-being, and we all have it. Just like we each have a state of physical health, we also each have our mental health to look after. It’s not just about […]
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Why is self-care important during the holidays? The holiday season can be a special time. We can spend time with the people we love and celebrate the year gone by. This special time can also come with more responsibilities, like cooking, cleaning, shopping, and hosting family visits. All these extra tasks can feel like extra […]
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Everyone gets angry. It’s a natural reaction in many cases, but it’s also an overreaction for some people. Emotional health experts say anger is healthy (in moderation) and can help you learn about yourself, your boundaries, and even strengthen relationships. When is anger appropriate as a response? Read more to find out.
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Accelerate trauma recovery with our education-focused RESET program. Our weekly program assists individuals struggling with trauma and/or injury to return to healthy functioning in a setting supported by group education. In the 2017 RESET Program, 2/3 of the participants no longer met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD following completion of the program.
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