Blog
Children's Mental Health Blogs
Music Therapy Opens Minds to a New WorldSandra (not her real name) had a history of extensive substance abuse. Her behaviour while under the influence strained her relationship with her family and eventually she found herself in conflict with the law.
Read More
New Year, New AttitudeDuring the first week of 2016, a friend of mine admitted he had already broken his New Year’s resolution: to start every day with a positive attitude...
Read More
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
Employment Services Blogs
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.
Read More
“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.
Read More
How to Explain Time Off in the WorkplaceThere are many possible reasons for you to have to take some time away from work, which then leads to a gap in your resume. You could have had an extended illness, a permanent disability that required some time off, you could have needed to take mental health leave, or time off to take care of a sick parent or child.
Read More
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.
Read More
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:
Read More
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.
Read More