August 20 + 21, 10am-3pm. Primordial Sound Mantra Meditation Workshop with Dawn Elgin. Primordial Sound Meditation isn’t about forcing your mind to be quiet, it’s about experiencing the silence that’s already there and making it a part of your life. Silence is the birthplace of happiness, creativity, and infinite possibilities. The most direct way to experience inner silence and well-being is meditation, a tool to rediscover the body’s own inner intelligence. As scientific research reveals, when you meditate, your breathing slows, blood pressure decreases, and stress hormone levels fall.

Q: Is it worth getting expensive sunglasses? I’m still upset that I lost my favourite pair. A: Most inexpensive sunglasses sold in Canada have adequate UV protection, and those are way better than having nothing to protect your eyes. Pricier sunglasses will often have well-designed optics, lens filters and coatings; well-built, durable and comfortable frames; good warranties; trendy fashions; and brand names. Keeping track of your glasses can be like taking care of your keys or cell phone!

Yang Sheng (养⽣) is a formula for human behaviour to promote longevity and vitality. Guided by Chinese Medicine philosophy, a simple, effective guide exists to prevent disease and extend the quality and quantity of
life. These five main areas have the most influence on staying healthy as
we age: 1. Living in Accordance to Nature 2. Union of Body and Mind 3.
Balance of Work and Rest. 4. Preserving Mental Health 5. Regulating Diet. The benefits of Yang Sheng practice include maintaining a sense of
youthfulness, muscle flexibility and strength, strong bones, healthy joints and a sharp, healthy mind.

Common Behavioural Finance Biases.
Behavioural finance biases can impair our financial decision-making when they aren’t addressed. Two examples of behavioural finance biases are: 1) Anchoring – An over-reliance on the first piece of information you hear, it can influence your perception of an investment’s fair value. Common because comprehensive analysis is seen as difficult and time-consuming. 2) Confirmation bias and commitment bias – Confirmation bias is the tendency to give too much weight to information that supports our preconceptions, while discounting information that isn’t supportive. Commitment bias is being more likely to resist changing your opinion the more people you’ve told about your decision.

From low-fee counselling to groups and workshops, we have a lot to offer in September! We are pleased to welcome two new interns to our program, who are offering low-fee counselling without a waitlist. Fees are only $40/session and our interns have completed all graduate course work. We are also excited to offer workshops and groups! From burnout and exercise for mental health to understanding your brain on trauma, there will be many opportunities to learn. Our workshop/group schedule will be coming out September 1, 2022. Check out www.kathicameron.com for more information.

It’s important to know the signs of potential dental and oral health problems so you can get them taken care of by your dentist as soon as possible. Some symptoms to watch for include: 1) Mouth ulcers, sores, or tender areas that don’t heal in a couple of weeks. 2) Bleeding or swollen gums after brushing or flossing. 3) Chronic dry mouth and/or bad breath. 4) Tooth pain and sensitivity. 5) Loose, cracked, or broken teeth. 6) Receding gums. 7) Face and cheek swelling. 8) Jaw clicking. To catch potential problems before they start, visit your dentist regularly.

“The Living Market” Podcast.
Inflation. Volatility. Bears and Bulls. There’s a lot to unpack in the markets – especially right now. IG Wealth Management presents its new “The Living Market” podcast, where host Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, brings clarity to the markets by sharing his views on the trends dominating the investment landscape and how they impact your financial life. Each week, join Philip for a five-minute episode as he breaks down current market trends and navigates “The Living Market”. Subscribe to “The Living Market” through your favourite podcast app, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or visit the IG website.

Janet O’Dell is an End of Life Practitioner, or Death Doula, who is highly trained in skills that involve providing practical, psychological, social, and spiritual support for the dying, and their loved ones and caregivers. Janet works to advocate for and provide guidance and support to those who are facing the end of their life, and their families. Discussions may include end of life documents, options and preferences for end of life medical choices, and how to create a sacred space and peaceful setting wherever someone may want to be at the end of their life and with whom.

If you need counselling support now but are unable to pay a private rate, why not consider an intern counselling service? Intern counsellors have completed their graduate studies and can work with clients on a wide variety of challenges including burnout, stress/anger management, anxiety, and depression. For a rate of $40/hr, our intern counsellor can see children, youth, adults, and couples. Whether online, in person, or any day/time that works for you, our intern counsellor is available.

Q: The lenses in my glasses used to get dark in the sunlight but they don’t seem to work any longer, what’s going on?
A: It’s very rare, but sometimes photochromic lenses degrade over time and can’t be fixed. If you bought them in the last couple of years they might still be under warranty for replacement.