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Children's Mental Health Blogs
Christmas Festivities – fun or frustration?It’s Christmas! For many it is a time full of fun, excitement, adventure and a feeling of belonging. And yet for some children and youth, Christmas can be a frustrating time of conflict...
Read More- Emotional Trauma; How You Can Help
According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, “Trauma is the emotional response when a negative event is overwhelming” (CAMH). The event could cause physical, sexual or emotional injury...
Read More - End Bullying With the Golden Rule
Most of us have been touched by bullying at some point in our lives; whether we were a victim, a bully or know someone that was bullied. This is Bullying Awareness Week (Nov 15-21) and a good time to consider the importance of accepting who we are and talking about bullying prevention.
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Employment Services Blogs
Second Career Series: Deciding your interestsThe first step to take when considering Second Career, is to figure out your interests and what type of school programs or potential careers you may be interested in.
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How to Find your Career While Working an Unsatisfying JobIt's a hard thing to realize that you aren’t happy at your job anymore, but how do you search for a new career while working full-time? Here are a few tips from our Employment Advisors for how to job search on the down-low to better your career situation while still being respectful to your current employer.
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“Tell Me About Yourself” – How to Answer this Interview Question“Tell me about yourself” is often one of the most common questions that employers will ask either during an interview, or even in the walk from the lobby to wherever the interview is being held. There’s no exact formula for how to answer this question, but there are a few key pieces that most employers would want you to summarize.
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Housing Services Blogs
How to Search for Housing Online: Kijiji on a ComputerSearching for housing online can be difficult for everyone especially so if you are not technologically-savvy. Learning and understanding how to utilize online resources for a housing search can help the process be quicker, easier, and more effective. Here are a few steps to using Kijiji for an online housing search using a computer.
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Three Benefits of Having a RoommateWhen planning on moving to a new apartment, considering looking for a roommate has a few benefits! Consider the following information as to why having a roommate may be beneficial to you:
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What to Bring to a Rental ViewingYou found an apartment that you want to view, what now? Consider the information below before your next viewing.
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