Kindness in the workplace Kindness is healthcare at its best Kindness contributes to more positive outcomes, and promotes recovery Calms anxiety...Read more
Not being heard in the health system?When you’re not heard as a caregiver, it can lead to confusion, lost time or...Read more
Help with suicide preventionIf you are not sure how to help a loved one with suicidal thoughts, the...Read more
What helps recovery?What helps recovery? Explore the CHIME diagram to find out how connectedness, hope, identity, meaning...Read more
Mental health information sheetsHeads-Ed (Ottawa and Regions) offers a collection of plain language information sheets on a wide...Read more
De-escalation skills to reduce conflictHas it occurred to you that emotions are running high? Does your loved one overreact,...Read more
Setting healthy boundariesThere are a number of boundaries to think about when you are a family caregiver....Read more
Take-five and check your moodLet's face it, caregiving can be more than taxing when the family is affected by...Read more
Taking the sting out of stigmaWhen a loved one is affected by a substance use disorder or mental illness, family...Read more
Your child is struggling with substance useWe found 25 helpful tips to stay calm, centered, and present when your child's struggle with...Read more
Parenting to prevent substance useAs the first line of defense, parents can have a significant influence over a child's...Read more
How to love someone with a mental illnessIn this straight-talking article by a couple who have experienced life with a loved one...Read more
How to be a good friend to a caregiverIf you are concerned about the well-being of a family caregiver in your life, this...Read more
How to motivate a loved one to go to rehabYour loved one has a problem addiction and you think it’s time for rehab. As hard...Read more
When a loved one won’t seek helpWhat to do when you find yourself facing a communication breakdown "When a family member...Read more
Mental health caregiver guideIn addition to validating the experience of family caregivers, this comprehensive guide for caregivers in the...Read more
Advice on giving adviceOne of the thinnest tightropes that family caregivers navigate is encouraging a loved one to...Read more
Support for addiction withdrawalDid you know that Cornwall Community Hospital supports individuals through substance-use withdrawal? Community Withdrawal Management Services...Read more
Why use validating statements?Validation is a valuable tool in the family caregiver's repertoire. Imagine being on the receiving end...Read more
What is harm reduction?The Ontario branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association defines harm reduction is an evidence-based,...Read more
Questions about patient privacy & consent?When the problem is addiction or mental health, questions about the patient’s ability to make...Read more
James’ caregiver journeyFor my wife Terry and I, the holiday weekend in August of 2004 was probably...Read more
Linda’s recovery journeyBefore I begin this story, it will help if I tell you a little about...Read more
Natasha’s caregiver storyOur trips to the hospital emergency room began when our daughter was experiencing severe stomach...Read more
The Indigenous view of family caregivingThe Indigenous view of mental wellness is broad in scope, including aspects of health that...Read more
Caring for a child or young adultWhen your loved one is a child, youth or young adult, the role of the...Read more