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Mental Health Moment: How to Create Social Connection Through Conversation
Nancy Bergeron | [email protected] all long to be heard and create lasting and interesting connections. Keep in mind when practicing these conversation strategies,...
Words Matter!
The key to connecting is communication. Words give voice to our thoughts, feelings, and opinions. The words we choose are powerful. We need...
RECA – Ask Charles February Update
I signed a service agreement with a real estate professional, but I no longer want to work with them—can I cancel the agreement?There...
Mental Health Moment: The Backfire Effect
by Nancy Bergeron, RPsych | [email protected] you ever argued with someone until you are blue in the face, only to find they have...
August Notes from Auburn Bay
Summer is quickly going by, and life is slowly returning to the “New Normal”. We are quite excited to be able to host...
Highwood’s June Board Report
As spring moves towards summer, I am grateful for the natural rhythms of life that keep us grounded. The sound of lawnmowers reminds...
Haysboro’s May President’s Message
Dear Neighbours,It’s a funny thing when you write a letter three weeks in advance. In April I said, “Is it possible that it’s...
I Hear You: The Power of Validation
by Nancy Bergeron, Registered PsychologistValidation is a way that we communicate acceptance of others. Validation doesn't mean agreeing or approving. When someone we...
Talking to Strangers: My Adventures in Connecting to Others
When I was a student at the University of Calgary, I had a good friend named Mo, who was probably one of the...
Conversing, Listening Declining Skills For Kids
May is Speech and Hearing Month: Reflecting on What Kids Miss Out on When Conversations or Listening aren’t StrongAs Jake headed off to...