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Children's Mental Health Blogs
Pride in our Partners: Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention CouncilIn our ongoing effort to support children, youth and their families in the community, we’re proud to shine a light on the work of the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council and their upcoming World Suicide Prevention Day Event.
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9 Simple Ways to Manage Back to School AnxietiesSettle into another new school year with these 9 simple strategies to help manage back to school anxieties.
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Emotion Regulation Techniques for ParentsEmotion regulation is a DBT skill that helps us accept and manage our emotions. This makes it easier to choose how we react to situations, instead of being controlled by our feelings. For parents and caregivers, here's how you can teach your children simple emotion regulation skills at home.
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Employment Services Blogs
Framing Your Job GoalWhile it is understandable that a sense of urgency when job searching may lead to hope for any job opportunity at all, it is important to have a clear job goal.
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The Right Way to Follow Up After a Job FairIn this blog post, we will discuss effective strategies that can help you leave a lasting impression on employers and increase your chances of success.
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Unlocking Your Dream Job: How to Find Your Perfect FitHere are a few questions to ask yourself before diving headfirst into a new position to make sure it aligns seamlessly with your schedule, family life, and lifestyle.
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Housing Services Blogs
Quick Facts on FinancializationFinancialization of housing is a term that describes housing being treated as a commodity, rather than a human right and a social good for people and communities. Learn more about what this looks like in Canada and what services are available.
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Partnering with PATHS2HOMEEach night, people live on the streets or in shelters because our affordable housing stock is limited; however, landlords may be able to help.
How? Through vacant units.
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Staying Safe in Severe Temperatures in Waterloo RegionAs we seem to be sitting between the seasons of winter and spring these days, the weather has been very unpredictable. Below is some information on how to plan ahead for extreme warm and cold temperatures in the coming days and months.
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