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Counselling for a Heathier Tomorrow

At CFS, We offer therapeutic counselling services to families, couples, individuals and children. We also offer life improvement programs. Fees for counselling are based on ability to pay – no one is turned away because they cannot afford to pay. Counselling is available to all regardless of their race, religion or age.

We also offer single-session-format Rapid Access Counselling in partnership with Family Service Saskatchewan so that no one has to wait to see a mental health counselor. The service is for everyone and offers a conversation with a professional counsellor that could help you identify solutions, and build on your existing strengths.

For upcoming programs and to see all that CFS offers, check our website at [email protected]

Roles of a Funeral Director

Funeral directors play an essential role during the holidays as the death of a loved one can be exceptionally challenging during holiday season. Aside from the added grief when holidays are to be a joyous time and you are left facing the death of a loved one. Funeral directors are on call to ensure respectful, professional services while managing the additional challenges holidays can bring. They comfort and care for you and your loved one, can adapt services and décor to the season, and liaise with holiday schedules. Their commitment to families in time of need remains unwavering, regardless of the season.

The Joy of Christmas

Joy is a short, simple word that describes the best, most elusive dimensions of human experience. While
people often identify joy with a response to a specific experience, for example Christmas, these
moments are actually more accurately understood in terms of “happiness.” Joy is both deeper and more
encompassing than happiness. This year, more than ever, lets focus on the Joy of being together and celebrating each others love!

Curb Holiday Sugar Over-Indulgence

With the holidays right around the corner, here are some tricks to minimize that over-indulgence. Try to keep up with your exercise regime to help your body process the excess sugars and calories and to keep feelings of bloating or indigestion down. Before a party, have a high-fibre snack to decrease the amount of sweets eaten and try to limit yourself to one cocktail and intersperse that with sparkling water. Drink warm lemon water with some added apple cider vinegar to support blood sugar and digestion, and add turmeric and ginger for anti-inflammatory effects. As for your cooking and baking, explore recipes with healthy sugar alternatives.

Treatment Centres during the Holidays

Treatment Centres are more crucial than ever during the holiday season to provide continuous support as the holiday season can be a very challenging time for many people, and those struggling with mental health issues and/or addiction may find it even more difficult to stay on the right path. Treatment centres never close, as some of our youth need us more than ever during the holidays. At Valley Hill, our treatment center is rooted in individualized care, emphasizing empowerment, trauma-informed approaches, and family involvement. We offer nonjudgmental and compassionate approach while fostering a safe, supportive environment for youth facing various challenges

Words to Live By

“Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful holiday season. Invest time for everyday wellness and create great choices for self-care and healthy living throughout 2024. Thank you for supporting Local” – Happy Holidays from the Wellnessnews Team

Words to Live By

“Peace begins within yourself. Choose peace within you and expect to see it all around you.” – Keith Macpherson

Role of a Funeral Director

Funeral Directors play a critical role in ensuring the final wishes of the deceased and needs of their grieving families are met with sensitivity and professionalism. They handle administrative and logistical aspects, aside from the obvious funeral and burial arrangements. They are the backbone behind the scenes so the family can focus on honoring and remembering their loved one. There is paperwork the family may not be aware of, to be submitted, and/or guidelines within the deceased’s religious/non-religious/cultural beliefs, this is where the Funeral Director alleviates stress so the family can grieve and lay their loved one to rest and spend time with their family members.

Benefits of Elder Centered Community

The three main things plaguing todays elderly are: loneliness, helplessness, and boredom. An Elder-centered community commits to creating a human habitat where life revolves around close and continuing contact with plants, animals, and children. It is these relationships that provide the young and old alike with a pathway to a life worth living. This community creates opportunity to give as well as receive care, imbues daily life with variety and spontaneity interactions and happenings that can take place. An Elder-centered community is a never-ending process. Human growth must never be separated from human life.