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“Refuse to give your attention to gossip, drama and other forms of low energy today. Instead focus on only those things that bring love and joy into the world.” – Keith Macpherson

Al-Anon – Where You Can Find Help

Anyone troubled by someone else’s drinking is welcome to attend an Al-Anon meeting. Sometimes the problem drinker is a spouse or partner. Sometimes parents are concerned about their son or daughter’s drinking. No matter the relationship, all are welcome. Al-Anon offers understanding, support, and hope. By discovering choices and unraveling the effects of someone else’s drinking we now have an opportunity to heal and grow. For meeting information, visit www.sk-alanon.ca or call 306-522-7500 for more information.

Seasons Greetings: Tax Benefit Opportunities

“As the year draws to a close, it’s a time to reflect on gratitude and generosity. I wish you joy and cheer this season. Remember, amidst the festivities, there may be untapped opportunities to ensure financial wellness. As a disability tax specialist, I encourage you to explore potential tax benefits available to you. Let this season be not only about celebration but also about securing your financial future. May the holidays bring you comfort, and may the new year shine light on possibilities for a more prosperous tomorrow. Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with happiness, while keeping your financial well-being in mind.”

Holiday Happiness with Hearing Aids

Hearing aids offer several advantages during the holiday season. They improve social interactions, making it easier to engage in conversations with friends and family. Enjoyment of music, entertainment, and holiday traditions is enhanced. At the dinner table, hearing aids help follow conversations and foster a sense of togetherness. They also promote safety by allowing individuals to hear important announcements and alarms in crowded gatherings. Hearing aids reduce stress, fatigue, and misunderstandings, contributing to emotional well-being. They enable individuals to appreciate the unique sounds of the season, from jingling bells to crackling fires, and enhance overall quality of life.

Holidays: Parenting and Gift Giving

During the holiday season, it’s common to feel overwhelmed by the avalanche of Christmas gifts, especially for children. The constant barrage of toys for Christmas, birthdays, and other occasions can lead to clutter and chaos, making it challenging for kids to truly appreciate the few toys that spark their imaginations. Instead of falling into the cycle of accumulating more and more toys, many families are discovering the value of gifting experiences during Christmas.
Experiences and adventures, whether it’s a trip to a museum, a weekend camping, or cooking a special meal together, can be more meaningful than material possessions. Children who receive fewer toys and more experiences tend to show greater gratitude, find happiness in shared moments, and develop stronger, long-lasting bonds with their parents.
This holiday season, consider promoting play and creating memories with your children. Find activities that bring joy to both you and your kids, building a closer connection and making Christmas more about shared experiences and the joy of the present moment rather than the accumulation of toys. It’s an opportunity to cherish your children for who they are now, creating a deeper connection that weathers the storms with understanding, and turning meltdowns into moments of connection and love. In this way, Christmas can be a time to celebrate the essence of your children as complete and unique individuals.

Grief & the Holidays

The holidays can be a particularly painful time as the whole world seems to send the message that you must be full of joy. But without your loved one by your side, how can you celebrate? A few ideas: Keep Some Old Traditions, Combine New Elements with Old Traditions, Attend a Remembrance Service & Develop New Traditions. While the holidays can be lonely, you don’t have to feel alone. Take it one day at a time. Focus on understanding what your needs are and meeting them. Hold your memories of loved ones close, and connect with other people during these cold winter days. There will be opportunities to make the holidays meaningful if you have your heart courageously open to it.

The Healing Power of Adoption

Did you know that adopting a puppy from a shelter is good for your heart? Puppies are naturally active and require regular exercise, lots of playtime and of course, warm and snuggly cuddles. Being more active and spending more time outdoors improves our cardiovascular health and we become better fit and stress decreases. Even cuddling with a cute and lovable ball of fur can release endorphins, the body’s natural mood enhancers, leaving us feeling happy and calm. How wonderful is that? Interested in adoption? Our staff love to chat about our pets, so please reach out today!

Custom Nutrition & Wealth Opportunity

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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]

Lost Your Workout Routine?

Forgiving yourself is the first step. Wherever you are, from this point forward it can become better or worse. Then, take it one step at a time. Try these tips: Set small, manageable goals to overcome the inertia of getting started. Reconnect with your motivation as often as you can. Take each day as it comes. Even if you had a “bad” day one day, start out fresh the next. Call 306-693-5239 for a Free Trial.