A former professional organizer, Alison Roberts has helped thousands of people discover a new way of living (hint…less is more)
How about a little decrease in consumerism to go with your spring cleaning?
February 24th, 2015 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on How about a little decrease in consumerism to go with your spring cleaning?)Bipolar Youth Action is a research project run for youth, by youth
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Youth will consult with other youth with bipolar disorder from across the region about their personal strategies for wellness and engage in mutual learning and knowledge exchange
What exactly IS “agoraphobia” and is there a “cure”?
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Agoraphobia is the most common phobic disorder, and is also the most disabling
Your weight is not your worth: Love our bodies, love ourselves
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British Columbia’s annual provincial eating disorders awareness campaign begins February 1, 2015 — on Facebook here — on Twitter here
Managing anxiety involves tools, strategies, practical supports
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EFT (emotional freedom techniques) practitioner Helena Green specializes in anxiety treatment and says you have the ability to take back control of your life
Hamperville Nanaimo draws attention to ongoing need for food security
December 1st, 2014 | Posted by in uncategorized - (Comments Off on Hamperville Nanaimo draws attention to ongoing need for food security)Hamperville Nanaimo project is launched for Christmas 2014, and asks for much-needed volunteer assistance and food donations as it continues to make a difference in the community

Christmas Hampers Nanaimo — known as Hamperville Nanaimo — is a community organization formed 11 years ago by the Loaves and Fishes Community Food Bank and The Salvation Army of Nanaimo. The groups gather food and cash donations and distribute them to the community in need at Christmas time. In 2013 Hamperville served over 5,400 people and distributed 2,450 hampers. Organizers expect that this year an equal number of hampers will be needed.
