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Children's Mental Health Blogs
Challenging Negative Thinking: A Guide for YouthLearn to challenge negative thoughts and shift your perspective. It takes practice, but it’s a powerful way to build emotional strength and feel more in control!
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Understanding Safety Behaviours in Social AnxietyWhen children and youth feel anxious in a social environment, they often try to protect themselves from discomfort. One way to do this is through safety behaviours.
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The STOP Skill: A Quick Mental Health Tool for KidsLet's learn about the STOP skill– a Dialectical Behavior Therapy tool that helps kids pause, reflect, and respond more calmly when emotions run high.
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Employment Services Blogs
Ontario Labour Market Snapshot: Where Are the Jobs?Ontario’s job market had a mixed month in September. The province added 44,700 new full-time jobs, but lost 36,100 part-time jobs, and the unemployment rate rose slightly from 7.7% to 7.9%.
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5 Common Resume Myths (and the Truth Behind Them)Everyone’s job search and work history is unique, so it can be a challenge to know how to put together your resume. The internet is full of advice about resumes, so let's address some common resume myths you may have seen.
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Know Your Rights at Work: A Quick Guide to the Employment Standards Act (ESA)Who sets the minimum wage in Ontario? Am I entitled to a payout if I am let go from my job? Can I get extra pay if I work on a Stat Holiday? The answers to these questions and more are covered by the Employment Standards Act (ESA)!
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Housing Services Blogs
Understanding Lease and Rental Agreements: Key Tips for RentersOne of the most important steps in renting is understanding your lease or rental agreement. Let's find out what you need to know.
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Affordable Rental Units: Spotlight on the WRH Revitalization PlanWaterloo Region Housing (WRH) is working to expand access to affordable housing through new rental developments across Waterloo Region. Take a look at their newest developments and what's to come.
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Staying Safe in the Heat: Community Support in Waterloo RegionWhen the summer heat becomes extreme, it can be dangerous – especially for people without access to stable housing. If you or someone you know needs a safe place to cool down, there are resources available across Waterloo Region.
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