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Maintaining Good Mental Health This A.U.T.U.M.N. With Lily-Jo
Hey there - Lily-Jo here! I hope you all are well and had a fantastic summer. As the seasons change and we approach autumn, here are my top tips on how to maintain good mental health by using my A.U.T.U.M.N. acronym. Maintaining good mental health using the...
Top 18 Self-Care Resources of 2023 for Children & Families
It’s another resource roundup - but this time, for children and families! In honour of our #InternationalWeekendofSelfCare campaign, here is a list of our top 18 self-care resources that can help families with young children implement good self-care practices at...
Top 18 Self-Care Resources of 2023 for Teens & Adults
It’s time for another resource roundup! In honour of our #InternationalWeekendofSelfCare campaign, here is a list of our top 18 resources that can assist with your day-to-day self-care routine. But First… What is Self-Care? There are lots of different ways to define...
How to Self-Care as a Makeup Artist: Cheri’s Story
Recently, we had the pleasure of speaking with Cheri Ladd - an Oklahoma-based makeup artist who draws from her incredible experience of survival to encourage others to be the very best version of themselves - both inside and out! Outspoken and honest, Cheri is...
How to Self-Care When You Have Financial Struggles: Babs’ Story
Following a divorce from her husband of 26 years, Babs found herself in a difficult situation: she was responsible for a debt (that she thought was settled on her end) along with a mortgage (already in arrears) that she could not afford on her own. After doing a bit...
How to Self-Care as a Seafarer: Lisa’s Story
Ever since Lisa was a child, she wanted to write a book. Initially, she thought she might start with a fantasy or adventure novel. But instead, she found herself following a career where she herself (not a fictional character) could explore the high seas on ships. ...
Let’s T.H.I.N.K. About Self-Care With Lily-Jo
As our third annual International Weekend of Self-Care (IWOSC) approaches, I wanted to share with you a few of my recent thoughts on self-care. There are many different ways you can think about or define self-care - which can make the topic a bit tricky to navigate!...
The Science of Self-Care + How to Build a Self-Care Routine
What do you think of when you hear the words “self-care?” Most people think of long bubble baths, listening to music, or spending time with loved ones. And while those things are certainly activities that “count” as self-care, the topic itself runs much deeper. In...
A Late Autism Diagnosis: Reflections, Advice and Hope
In the year 2000, the US Center for Disease Control estimated that 1 in 150 children have autism. By 2020, that statistic grew to 1 in 36. Researchers attribute this rise in cases to increased awareness and access to screenings - which is great news for all of the...
Peer Mentoring: Empowering Youth to Support Each Other
Peer Mentoring: Empowering Youth to Support Each Other According to the Mental Health Foundation, an estimated 20% of adolescents struggle with their mental health each year. Not only that, but research also suggests that around half of all mental health problems are...
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