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Have you ever heard the phrase, 'Until all of us have made it, none of us have made it'? These are the famous words of Rosemary Brown, and not only are they a catchy slogan, but they were said as a ra..

Imagine trains frequently coming to loud, screeching halts as workers spent countless hours oiling their machinery, repeating the process over and over. This was the sad reality until one day, a brill...

Black History Month is a time to reflect on and recognize the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black people throughout history. In Canada, this month serves as an opportunity to celebrat...

In 2019 when I started my educational journey at Stenberg College in the Counselling Therapist program, it was a hybrid delivery program. This meant we spent two to three days learning theory online a...

You have the education, the skills, and now all you need are the clients. How do Counselling Therapists find their way after practicum ends and once they’re ready to start their private practice?

Understanding that you’re not alone in recovery from mental illness is an important part of the healing process. One in three Canadians will suffer from a mental illness in their lifetime. This statis...

I believe I have this disability, Cerebral Palsy, for a reason: to teach people about it and make the world a little better and brighter. ALISON KABUSH

My name is Alison Kabush, and I will be sharing the story of my living with my diagnosis.

I’ve gained so much knowledge in the Education Assistant (EA) program over the past five months. I could go on and on about what I’ve learned, but in the interest of time, here are six key facts I’ve...

It was my Education Assistant in grade 1 who advocated for me, and pushed the teacher to ensure I was included.

I hoped to squeak through unnoticed, achieve adequate grades, and leave with a rewarding career...Yet, this program exceeded my expectations.

“Standing or status that is bestowed upon one human being, by others, implies recognition, respect and trust. Through this recognition, respect and trust, the personhood of an individual will be enhanced, as well as their wellbeing.” - Tom Kitwood

Empathy, reflective listening, building rapport, and strong communication skills are key traits every successful counsellor needs. Each of these skills are taught at the beginning of Stenberg’s Counse...

As we age, simple activities we have always loved may become more difficult. Whether it is walking along the seawall, singing karaoke, or cooking at home; age can sneak up on us and our bodies may sta...

When we think of counselling, individual counselling is usually one of the types that come to mind. It’s intended for people struggling with personal life stressors who require individualized help. Ot...

Step aside ‘Bucket List’, there’s a new list in town: the ‘What Makes You Feel Alive List’!

I finished off 2019 on what felt like a high note. School was going well and my career goals as a Nursing Unit Clerk felt secure. My family was happy and healthy and my hair was even behaving for once...

Happy New Year, readers! Many people make resolutions to start the new year. I know I did. Mine was the typical “I will stop procrastinating”, “I will exercise more”, and “I will drink more water”. I...