StillPoint Wholistic Therapy

10/26/2024

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Join us! Hosted by midwives Marita, Deanna, and Elliott with the intention of connecting q***r parents-to-be, preparing for birth, and growing together!

07/25/2024

𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿:

Dear Jasperites,

I write to you today with profound sorrow as we begin to come to terms with the devastating impact of last night’s wildfire that has ravaged our beloved community. The destruction and loss that many of you are facing and feeling is beyond description and comprehension; my deepest sympathies go out to each of you.

Our first priority continues to be your safety and well-being. The Incident Management Team together with responders on the ground, continue to work valiantly to protect our town – our home – and to coordinate supports for evacuees in other communities.

I want to assure you that your Mayor and Councillors are committed to supporting our community through this truly unprecedented challenge and beyond. We will work closely with all levels of government, other organizations, and volunteers to coordinate relief efforts and provide essential resources and information.

Your resilience and strength have always been the backbone of our community. In the coming days and weeks, we will rally together, support one another, and begin the daunting process of recovery.
Please continue to be patient and take care of yourselves and your loved ones.

This experience is tremendously traumatic for each of us and for the community. I encourage you to reach out to your neighbours, colleagues and friends: share your grief; share your pain; stay connected.

Offer a helping hand, a listening ear, a supportive word where you can, and know that we are all in this together.

With unwavering support and resolve,

Mayor Ireland
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Jasper, it’s hard to know where to start, but here are some resources compiled by our team:

𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: It's normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or sad. Some physical symptoms might include headaches, stomach aches, or muscle tension.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽: If you experience severe emotional reactions, such as excessive guilt, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm, please reach out for professional help.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗻𝗲𝘀

1. Eat Well and Stay Hydrated: Good nutrition and hydration are crucial for maintaining your energy, focus, and overall health.
2. Stay Active: Gentle physical activities, like walking or stretching, can help relieve stress and improve your mood.
3. Get Enough Rest: Ensure you and your family get adequate sleep to better manage stress and emotions.
4. Practice Relaxation Techniques: Deep breathing exercises can calm your nervous system and help you think more clearly.
Support for Children and Teens
• Limit Media Exposure: Protect children from repeated exposure to distressing news. When they do see or hear about the disaster, discuss it calmly and reassure them.
• Model Positive Coping: Children learn from your reactions.

𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗲:

Encourage Open Communication: Let children express their feelings and ask questions. Answer honestly at a level they can understand.

Maintain Routines: Keeping regular meal and sleep times can provide a sense of normalcy and security.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:

Psychologists’ Association of Alberta: 3 free sessions with a volunteer psychologist. 1-888-424-0297 | [email protected]

Mental Health Help Line (24/7): 1-877-303-2642

Addiction Help Line: 1-866-332-2322

First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310

Crisis Text Line Text: “CONNECT” to 741741

Alberta 211: 211 Alberta is a 24/7 crisis line and single point of contact for digital supports and services near you – no matter where you are in the province. Call or text 'INFO' to 211 or visit ab.211.ca.

Text4hope: Text HOPEAB to 393939 to subscribe.

Health Link: 811

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868, www.KidsHelpPhone.ca

06/21/2024

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06/14/2024

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12/10/2023

Dr. Adams is incredibly proud to be part of the inaugural 103 NABBLM-C physicians who are officially board certified in Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine.

This is such an exciting and momentous occasion as Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine is finally being recognized as medical specialty! Thank you to all of the incredibly hard work of the North American Board of Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine for bringing this moment to fruition.

03/26/2023

03/03/2023

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[Image Description:

A drawing of a young Inuit woman wearing a red amauti, the amauti is a traditional parka worn by Inuit women. A child peeking out with a smile on their face can be seen in the pouch below the hood. The child is carried in the enlarged and extended back of the garment. The child is resting with their belly against the mother’s back. The amauti is red and decorated with marking in a ‘V’ style pattern at the neckline with colours of orange, red, blue, black and white . The sleeves of the amauti are also ordained with the same colours on the end of the sleeve. The Hood is white silver and fluffy. The woman wearing the amauti is peering over her right shoulder looking at an image of an elder woman. The elder woman appears to be lighter shading as her hand is holding the young woman’s arm and the elder woman’s hand is see-through, like she is a spirit. The Inuit woman has traditional facial tattoo markings and on her fingers. The intricate tattoo markings hold different meanings for each person, such as a symbol of how hard our ancestors fought for us to be here. The markings on the woman are 2 parallel lines making a ‘V’ on her forehead, there is a straight line under her bottom lip down her chin and 3 dots on each side of her cheekbones. Her fingers also have markings with 2 parallel lines on each of them. The woman’s hair is dark brown and pulled back behind her head. The baby behind her peers out with a smile and their little hand is touching the right cheek of the woman. The elder woman has silver hair with her hair tied in a bun in the back of her head a braid across the hairline starting at her forehead and behind her ears and tied into the bun. The elder woman also has facial tattoo markings on her face. These markings can be seen on her forehead similar to the young woman, a double line ‘v’, 3 dots on her cheekbones and parallel lines down her chin and also on her fingers. The elder woman is also wearing a traditional sewn garment coat that is beige in colour and looking at the young woman.

The words on the image in red lettering, state: If trauma can be inherited from one generation to the next, then so can love, resilience and wisdom. There is hashtag in grey lettering: ]

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Illustration by noanikhok