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Children's Mental Health Blogs
- International FASD Awareness Day
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is an umbrella term describing the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities.
Read More - Taking Care of Your Mental Health
The University of California notes that “Wellness is much more than merely physical health, exercise or nutrition. It is the full integration of states of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.” In other words, our mental health is interconnected with our physical and spiritual health. Because these states are interrelated, there are also similarities in how we can care for ourselves. Here are ten ways to improve your wellness generally, and specifically your mental health:
Read More - Managing Back to School Anxieties
The other day I was watching TV when a commercial advertising back-to-school shopping came on. I couldn’t believe it—back to school already! It feels like summer just started!
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Employment Services Blogs
Application Follow-Up 101There is no magical formula to follow when it comes to application follow-ups. Questions like “how long should I wait before following up?”, “should I email or call?”, “how many times can I follow up before appearing rude or desperate?” and “should my follow up be after the application or after the interview?” don’t have definitive answers that work for every employer.
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Stand Out by Being Creative with your Cover LetterYour cover letter plays an important role in building a first impression of who you are as a person and a worker to your potential employer. So, it is important to do everything you can to capture and keep their attention.
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There’s an Apprenticeship for thatIf you are job searching, consider the trades and multiple apprenticeship opportunities. You might just find a rewarding career in a field that you love.
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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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