Overcoming the blank page
Starting the new year can often feel like starting a new page in our lives. A blank page can be overwhelming of course. We may have plenty of ideas and projects, maybe even some apprehensions, but nothing on paper. For me, a blank canvas is as inspiring as it can …
Navigating the holidays together
As the end of autumn washed away the daylight, just in time, the snow arrived to brighten our days and lift our mood. Like the natural flow of the seasons, I like to think that we humans are resilient and can renew ourselves despite the challenges we face. With the …
Finding your balance
I hope you are doing well and safe in this warm weather. August has always felt like a time to regain balance in life before diving into whatever fall may bring. Fear not! I am not going to start the countdown to fall yet. We still have plenty of sunny …
Celebrating all father figures!
Dear Caregivers, Good news! Snow has officially left the building and warm weather is upon us. It never ceases to amaze me how Québec’s climate can go from one end of the thermostat to another in the blink of an eye. Since June is a time to celebrate dads, as …
Meet Anaïs, new program coordinator for caregivers & youth mental health
Hello everyone! My name is Anaïs Fortin-Maltais. I am the new coordinator with Jeffery Hale Community Partners’ for both Caregivers’ Circle and Youth Mental Health programs. I am continuing the highly-appreciated work of Claire, who will now be able to focus entirely on our Well 50+ program, especially its related …
The Power of Love
Welcome 2022!! I am sending each and every one of you wishes of health, unity, and love. I think it’s safe to say that the new year started out as the previous year. It’s been difficult at times to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We have …
Self-Compassion and Kindness
Huge snowflakes are falling peacefully outside my sixth floor window, as an east coast storm begins. Hi, I’m Jeanni, and I’m a writer/educator on how to bring out the best in people. My home and heart are in beautiful Quebec City, near to my children and friends – but I’m …
The virtues of Christmas
Hello everyone! Welcome, December! Another year is coming to an end, and we are on the brink of greeting 2022. I know that many of us have been living through some very tough times over the past year. With the Christmas season upon us, it is a great time to …
November: A time to remember, a time to heal
November 11th is Remembrance Day, a day dedicated to remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country’s freedoms and rights, both in the past and in our times. We all know, however, that anytime that we lose someone we love, each day becomes a day for remembering. …
Gratitude and the gift of self-care
Hello everyone and welcome to fall! Once again, the air is crisp, and the colours are changing. Autumn is, by far, my favourite season. In my eyes, it is a time to let go of the old to make room for the new. How do we make room for the …
