Community News & Updates

 Nominations for the 2024 City of Cambridge Youth Appreciation Awards are now open.  We have 10 different categories for you to choose deserving youth for.  They are aimed to appreciate and promote the amazing work of Youth that live in or go to school in Cambridge. Nominations open until April 28th.

Please click here for more information about the categories and to learn how to nominate. 

Free Webcast!

For over 75 years, families in Ontario have come together to build better lives for their loved ones with a disability. Through meaningful relationships with one another, families build resilience, and courage and also bring innovation to the challenges they face.

This webcast will discuss why family-to-family connections can be important for family members of a loved one with a disability, what you might expect from connecting to a Family Network and how to begin (or begin again) to connect to a Family Network that is a good fit for you.  

Panelists:

Sherron Grant,

Co-Founder, Sawubona Africentric Circle of Support (formerly The Black Parents Support Group) and Parent

Carla O'Neil

Coordinator, Muskoka Family Network

and Parent

The Value of Family-to-Family Connection and Family Networks

April 22, 2024

This webcast will be recorded and made

available to watch for one month at the link you will receive when you register.

Click here to register

Qualia Counselling Services is extremely excited to announce the launch of a brand-new support group for all our New Mom’s starting this May 2024!  

Our first support group of this kind is an 8-week program designed for New Moms Experiencing Postpartum Anxiety and Depression. 

This specialty group is tailored for new moms looking for a welcoming space to learn, share, and practice valuable skills and techniques to manage their emotions and thought patterns as they lead a more balanced life through their postpartum. 

Curious about what this group entails? New moms will work towards... 

·                  Understanding Postpartum Depression and Anxiety 

·                  The Role of Hormonal Changes 

·                  Recognizing and Managing Triggers 

·                  Building a Support System 

·                  Cognitive Behavioural Techniques for Managing Negative Thoughts 

·                  Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques 

·                  Moving Forward and Celebrating Progress 

We are very excited to open a space where individuals affected by negative postpartum symptoms have an avenue to practice skills and techniques while surrounded by other new mothers. 

Inquire, share, or refer a client to learn skills for the New Moms Experiencing Postpartum Anxiety and Depression group.  

Funding can be provided through NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) with valid certification of registration. 

For more information, please contact our administration team at info@qualiacounselling.com.

FAQs: 

What are the different topics we will cover over the next 8-weeks? 

·                  Develop an understanding of what postpartum depression and anxiety is including signs, symptoms, and triggers and how it impacts life and relationships. 

·                  Understand the role of hormonal changes and how to use coping strategies to address fluctuations. 

·                  Identify and learn how to draw on sources of support such as family, friends, community resources, and mental health professionals. 

·                  Learn to identify, challenge, and change negative thought patterns. 

·                  Challenge negative self-talk by practicing self-compassion and affirmations. 

·                  Gain knowledge about healthy body practices and how the role of food and exercise can impact well-being. 

·                  Learn how to empower your body and mind to work towards a more balanced and fulfilling life as a mother and woman in today’s society.

Join us for our Art Club on Fridays this April and May (Apr. 26th, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st - six sessions) from 3:30pm-5pm! Come and explore ways to make art and create your own art pieces to show and sell at an inclusive art show on June 22nd! All materials will be provided. No previous art experience is required, just a desire to learn and have fun!

Art Club will take place at our Lifelong Learning Centre (55 Wyndham Street, Suite T28 in the Old Quebec Street Mall, downtown Guelph). The cost to join Art Club is $100. This program is Passport Funding Friendly.

If you would like to register or know more, please send an email to info@communityofhearts.ca or call us at 519 826 9056.