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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?

There are many essential skills every Education Assistant (EA) needs. While it varies from one student to another, below are the top four skills my experiences have led me to believe as the most impor...

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

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...

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

Joy Marsh is a Cardiology Technologist instructor at Stenberg College. Marsh wrote her CSCT exam and began working as a Cardiology Technologist in 1986, and has loved the field ever since. Her first j...

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

After graduating from Stenberg College’s CCAPP accredited program, I began the process of becoming a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) through the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia (CPBC)...

Yalena Bradford's eyes light up when she talks about Electrocardiograms (ECG) and Holter monitors. Someone unfamiliar with the work of a Cardiology Technologist might find it unusual, but for Yalena,...

From putting a career on the back burner to giving up precious “me-time”, being a mom demands selflessness and extraordinary multi-tasking skills. It is a constant juggling act, and Ericka Brown has m...

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...