The Family Centre of Northern Alberta

05/12/2026

Looking to connect with other women experiencing toxic relationships, but not sure if a therapy group is the right fit?

Tune in today at 4:30 PM for a free, short, virtual info session: https://tfcna.com/4ttDvF8

Learn how to strengthen your connections, reduce conflicts, and live a more balanced life. Led by a therapist, our Healthy Relationships Therapy Group for Women will teach you valuable skills for healthier interactions. ⁠
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05/11/2026

Anger is normal, but how you handle it makes a big difference.

There are a lot of signs that you may not be handling your anger in a healthy way. You may act violently towards yourself, others, or property. Or when something unpleasant happens, your reactions feel bigger than the situation calls for.

Learn how to control your anger rather than letting anger control you. Register today for our next Men And Anger class happening May 16: https://tfcna.com/4vNkz5O

This class meets court requirements and is court-approved.

05/10/2026

Parenting is a full-time job that requires a lot of energy. If you don't take time to rest and rejuvenate, you'll eventually burn out. And when you're burned out, you're not able to be the best parent you can be. When you carve out regular time for self-care, you will have more energy and patience.

This Mother's Day, we want to emphasize the importance of carving out time for self-care so that you can continue doing this incredible work.

05/09/2026

Are you struggling with grief, unhealthy relationships, or 'baby blues'? Has it got you wishing you had someone to lean on who understands what you're going through?

Our therapy groups offer an opportunity to connect with others going through similar situations and work through life's challenges together.

While in individual counselling sessions you focus solely on your concerns, in a group setting you can hear other people’s perspectives, and feel supported by others in a similar situation. A group can help you feel less isolated as you’re going through your struggles.

Learn more on our blog: https://tfcna.com/4mKiGTz

05/08/2026

What can you expect in counselling at The Family Centre?

You can walk in or book ahead of time. A session is 50 minutes. You will fill out intake forms ahead of time so that we can start addressing your concerns right away. The therapist will focus on your strengths and abilities to help you create a plan for the change you most want in your life.

If needed, follow-up appointments can be booked with the therapist at the end of the session. Subsidies are available for these additional appointments.

Learn more, or book online today: https://tfcna.com/4u5rGVE

05/07/2026

Whether you're a parent, relative, teacher, or coach, if you're looking for practical tools to support a young person (12-24) struggling with suicidal thoughts, you're welcome here.

Skills for Safer Living is a 4-week education group where you’ll learn real tools to support your loved one and yourself. A separate, concurrent group is available for young people to learn how to manage their thoughts and behaviours and keep themselves safer.

Groups are being offered in-person and virtually across Alberta, free of charge.

Interested in learning more? https://www.su***deinfo.ca/workshop/skills-for-safer-living

This program is not a 24/7 crisis program. If you are thinking about su***de and need immediate support, call the Su***de Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8.

05/06/2026

Social connection is essential to mental health, and still too many people in Canada feel lonely.

Learn more about the science of connection, the data of loneliness, and more on the CMHA website: https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/toolkits/ -sheets

CMHA National

Unmasking Mental Health: This May 5-11, we’re encouraging people across Canada to look beyond the surface and see the whole person.

05/05/2026

According to The Assembly of First Nations (AFN), Indigenous women make up 16% of all female homicide victims, and 11% of missing women, yet Indigenous people make up only 4.3% of the population of Canada.

Today on National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit People, also known as , we draw attention to the high rates of disappearances and violent crimes against Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit folks, as well as against young men and boys across Canada.

We make space today to mourn and acknowledge the grief of many families affected by the loss of their daughters, mothers, sisters, aunties and grandmothers.

Honouring this day is just one of many steps The Family Centre is taking to becoming wîcihtâsowak, “people who come to help” and support Indigenous community members in their journey to living miyo pimâtisiwin or “the good life”.

You can learn more about these support services here: https://tfcna.com/3OXKZBh

05/04/2026

Mental health isn’t just about what we’re dealing with individually — it’s also about how connected we feel to one another.

This week, CMHA’s Mental Health Week is calling on all of us to Come Together, Canada. Through small, everyday actions of connection, we can strengthen mental health, reduce loneliness, and build healthier communities. Because connection strengthens mental health.

So how do you connect? CMHA has a quiz you can take here: https://cmha70.outgrow.us/cmha70-19

CMHA National

05/03/2026

Our next free Postpartum Therapy Group starts Wednesday, May 13!

Join us at Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society from 1 to 3 PM for the first of six group sessions, where we discuss the 'baby blues'.

Whether you’re struggling, seeking connection, or simply want to learn more about what you’re experiencing, this is a safe place for you.

For more information or to sign up for a group, head over to our website: https://tfcna.com/4d1zMc8

05/02/2026

Dealing with thoughts of su***de can be scary and isolating, but you are not alone.

Skills for Safer Living is a 4-week support group for people aged 12-24. You’ll learn tools to help keep yourself safe, understand your thoughts of su***de, and connect with others who get it.

A separate group is also available for your parent or a trusted adult in your life so they can learn how to support you.
Groups are offered in person here in Edmonton and virtually across Alberta, free of charge.

Learn more and sign up: https://www.su***deinfo.ca/workshop/skills-for-safer-living

This program is not a 24/7 crisis program. If you are thinking about su***de and need immediate support, call the Su***de Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8.