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Children's Mental Health Blogs
Spending Time Outside: Benefits of Nature on our Mental Health and WellbeingAs parents seeking support for your children's mental health or as young individuals looking for self-care guidance, the fall season is the perfect time to add nature into your self-care routines.
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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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Employment Services Blogs
Disclosing Personal Information to Employers – What and WhyGenerally, we advise that job seekers avoid disclosing personal information, but, there are some cases where personal qualities or experiences could feel relevant or necessary.
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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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Housing Services Blogs
Staying Safe when Air Quality is PoorOver the past few weeks, we have experienced fluctuating temperatures along with thick, smoky air. While extreme weather conditions put everyone at risk, some groups are made more vulnerable than others, including people experiencing homelessness. Let’s look at some ways we can all stay healthy over the warmer months ahead.
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Review on Encampments: Share your ideas by May 26thThe Federal Housing Advocate is gathering information from individuals with lived experience of homelessness, as well as advocates for the right to housing, and other stakeholders. Read more to find out how you can share your stories, experiences, and ideas for solutions.
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How can we end chronic homelessness in Waterloo Region?Lutherwood is working with the Region of Waterloo to support a plan developed in community, by community, and for community. Find out more about how you can participate in sharing your experiences and insight.
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