Do you ever wonder if there is a better way to handle those daily parenting problems? You can become more successful at parenting! Parenting from the Heart is delivered over a week-end by qualified social workers/mental health counsellors.
This program offers effective ways to use non-violent discipline techniques, improve communication with your children, stimulate independence and encourage your children to be their very best. The purpose of this program is to show parents how to develop courage, self-esteem, responsibility, co-operation and respect in their children and to explain positive discipline and communication techniques.
For upcoming programs, check our website at [email protected]
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Holistic Wellness Program
Youth Engagement & Empowerment program is available
for youth and operates five days a week (Tuesday to
Saturday) and is free to register. Transportation and food are
provided. Participation is required, and our goal is to provide
a safe space where youth can develop self-esteem, leadership
skills, and healthy relationships. We offer evening, summer,
and Saturday day programs, including cultural activities and
on-the-land camps. We aim to reduce illegal behaviors and
drug use among indigenous youth and address their mental
health concerns. Our team includes Elders, youth workers, and
various facilitators. We care about urban Indigenous youth and
are here to help and support them and their families.
Empowering through the Holidays
Holidays are especially tough on some who may need extra support and comfort, and learning new ways to cope within their social and cultural contexts. Counselling & Therapy comes in many forms, from Traditional Therapy to more modern Art Therapy, all aim to build strengths and empower individuals to create greater fullness, richness and satisfaction in their lives, thus encouraging and empowering clients to equip themselves with strategies and skills for successful living, transforming their lives in meaningful ways even moreso during the holiday season.
Gift Clarity and Peace with Access Bars
This season, give the transformative gift of Access Bars, available in any denomination or service. Running a person’s Access Bars is a gentle, hands-on technique that helps release limiting points of view that may be holding them back. During a session, outdated perspectives and emotional “baggage” are cleared, creating space for true self-expression and a fresh outlook. After an Access Bars session, recipients may experience better sleep, reduced stress, improved mental clarity, and a boost in energy. This thoughtful gift offers a pathway to personal growth and empowerment, helping loved ones manifest their goals with greater ease.
The Season for Gratitude
As parents, we naturally want our children to value giving and develop a sense of gratitude. We hope they’ll focus on simple joys over material things and appreciate the sentiment behind a gift rather than its price. Yet, when the holiday season arrives, we sometimes find ourselves frustrated, feeling our children aren’t “grateful enough.” But before we can encourage gratitude in them, it’s important to look within: are we actively cultivating that same mindset ourselves?
Our children learn best from what they see us do. If we want to inspire them to live with gratitude and kindness, we need to nurture these values in ourselves. Gratitude is a lifelong practice, a habit of seeing the positive and taking a few moments daily to recognize what’s good in our lives. As we become more mindful of our own gratitude, it naturally flows into the way we interact with our children.
The holiday season is an ideal time to deepen our own appreciation. By focusing on gratitude, we connect more deeply with what we truly value. Here are some ways to cultivate and model a spirit of gratefulness and generosity so that our children can see these values in action.
Practicing Gratitude and Giving Thanks in the Moment
Gratitude begins with an inward focus. Taking a few moments each day to reflect on the things we’re thankful for can gradually reshape our perspective. Start small by noting three things that bring you joy or comfort—a warm drink, a friendly smile, or time with loved ones. These reflections help us value experiences and relationships over things.
When we model this practice, our children witness a quiet, authentic gratitude—no lectures needed. They see us finding contentment in simple moments, understanding that gratitude is not a once-a-year event but a way of seeing the world.
Focusing on Our Own Giving
Engaging in thoughtful giving demonstrates the joy of generosity. Acts like volunteering or creating a homemade gift show children how giving can come from a place of thoughtfulness rather than obligation. Sharing why these acts are meaningful helps them understand the value of kindness.
Encouraging Simple Joys Over Material Gifts
The holidays often bring the temptation to buy and accumulate. Instead, we can choose to prioritize experiences and connection. Making gifts together, baking treats, or decorating as a family brings simplicity to the season and strengthens bonds. By celebrating small acts of togetherness, we remind ourselves—and our children—that it’s not the gifts under the tree that matter most.
Embracing Imperfection
While we aim to focus on gratitude, it’s also okay to get caught up in the holiday excitement now and then. The commercial side of Christmas is all around us, and it’s normal for kids—and us—to be swept up in it. Give yourself and your family some grace when things get hectic. The season is about kindness and joy, including being kind to ourselves.
Suicide Prevention – Where to Begin?
Navigating the struggle of suicide prevention involves seeking
support from friends, family, and professionals. Finding
helpful tools such as the Embracing Life App (Scan the QR
code in our Ad) or finding other immediate assistance sources
are key to prevention, along with therapy which provides
coping strategies, and staying connected to help combat
isolation. Educate yourself about warning signs, whether it be
for yourself, a loved one, a child in need, create a safety plan,
encourage professional help. Remember, you are NOT alone—
reach out. Prioritize safety, seek help, and work towards a
healthier, more hopeful tomorrow. Embrace life!
Prince Albert Grand Council, www.pagc.sk.ca
Health-Related Stocking Stuffers
Pharmasave has lots of fabulous products to fill your whole family’s stockings. Consider setting a personalized theme for your stocking stuffers this year. For a bath enthusiast, you can include some Pharmasave brand bodywash, a body sponge (available in multiple colours) or exfoliating gloves, and some moisturizing lotion. For those who love to travel, gather some travel essentials like Pharmasave brand sunscreen, disposable razors, a travel dental kit, and hand sanitizer. For the nail artist, grab some nail clippers and files, hand cream, luxury cotton pads, and cotton gloves. The possibilities are endless with a bit of creativity!
Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays just got a little more Magical! Norwex® has Gifts for a healthier body and home your family and friends will love! Norwex® cleaning and personal care products are safe, effective, and sustainable, so you can feel good about the gifts you’re giving. Some of Norwex’s products include features such as a revolutionary microfiber that removes up to 99% of bacteria from surfaces using just water – when following the proper care instructions, and an exclusive Baclock® that self-purifies with a micro-silver antibacterial agent. Help with the Norwex® global mission to improve quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes. Scan the QR Code for our New Holiday catalogue!
Effective Hair Loss Solutions
Up to 50% of the population is affected by hair loss from a variety of causes. The latest medical and alternative therapies can help maintain and improve existing hair and are most advantageous when implemented early, before a hair transplant becomes the only viable option. De Haar Hair Restoration offers various services to assist those suffering from hair loss that are individually tailored, evidence-based, safe, and effective. Dr. Bea Gerbrands has more than 20 years of experience in the hair loss and hair transplantation industry and remains up-to-date with the latest therapeutic and surgical developments in the field.
Immune Boosting Soups
Broths and soups not only provide fluid intake, but boost our immune system as well! Garlic, onions, and veggie scraps provide an abundance of nutrients. Then add spices and herbs: TURMERIC/GINGER have anti-inflammatory properties, THYME/ROSEMARY are natural anti-microbials and CINNAMON supports blood sugar control. Add MUSHROOMS galore: they have been shown to help balance different parts of the immune system, plus there is plenty of research in their use for cancer support. CHICKEN soup/broth specifically has been shown to weaken the inflammatory response associated with viral infections, basically slowing the over-the-top cytokine response of the immune system.
Gingerbread or Eggnog Smoothie
Gingerbread or Eggnog Smoothie
The struggle is real.. which will you choose?!
Gingerbread Smoothie
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Or
Eggnog Smoothie
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup eggnog
1 ripe banana
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
