Wahkohtowin Wellness

05/23/2026

Yes, it’s so much easier when they listen and follow directions 😂

➕💕 Follow us for trusted parenting and children’s mental health guidance

We say we want children to grow into adults who are confident, assertive, independent, and strong-willed…

But sometimes, while they’re still children, those exact qualities can feel inconvenient, challenging, or “too much.”

The truth is:
❗The child who questions you may be practicing critical thinking.
❗The child who says “no” may be developing boundaries.
❗The child who wants to do it themselves may be building confidence.
❗The child with big opinions may be learning how to use their voice.

Of course, children still need guidance, limits, and support, but obedience should never be the only goal.

We are not just raising children who listen.

We are raising humans who will one day need to speak up, trust themselves, make decisions, and stand strong in who they are.

Sometimes the very traits that challenge us now are the ones they’ll need most later. 💛

🎨 Artwork: Streeter
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05/23/2026

Change is so challenging, but it pushes us out of our comfort zones so we can grow. 🌻

Some endings are necessary for your spirit to grow✨🪶🖤

05/23/2026

Truth 🫶🏼 Life and purpose will reveal themselves when the timing is right. Just keep moving forward as much as you are able, each and every day. 🫂🧡🫶🏼🪶

we have so much life to experience

05/23/2026

Yess! We all need connection 🧡✌🏼🫂🪶

💡 Emotions need connection because people heal, grow, and feel safer when they know they are understood and supported by others. Connection helps children and adults process difficult feelings instead of carrying them alone or hiding them inside. When emotions are met with empathy, validation, and healthy relationships, they become easier to manage and less overwhelming.

05/23/2026

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05/23/2026

Important information to be aware of. 🫶🏼🫂🪶✌🏼

Passive suicidal ideation is so common in trauma survivors that many don't bother to even mention it when they're being assessed— it's just always there.

It becomes like the barely noticeable background music in a TV show.

05/23/2026

It’s so important to learn about body and somatic awareness. It really provides a new lens to explore in yourself that helps identify the root causes and therefore empowers you to better understand and manage your symptoms. 🫶🏼🫂🧡🪶

05/23/2026

Employment Opportunity 🧡

📣 Join our team 📣

We are seeking individuals who is passionate about supporting people in the Downtown Eastside to find connection, community, and identity through the Cultural Wellness Program at Kilala Lelum. This program provides Elder-led cultural wellness care to new and existing members of Kilala Lelum and the Downtown Eastside community (DTES) through a culturally-safe, trauma-informed, member-centered, and harm reduction approach.

Learn more about this opportunity on our wesbite: https://kilalalelum.ca/cultural-wellness-assistant-0-6-fte-or-24-hours-week/