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The power of connection

The power of connection

Lately, I've been finding myself thinking about the power of connection and talking with others. If the past two years have taught me anything, it’s that social connection, shared experiences, and being seen are so important when we’re going through hard things.

March 2, 2022

Wellness
More than just the Winter Blues – Seasonal Affective Disorder

More than just the Winter Blues – Seasonal Affective Disorder

Have you ever noticed a pattern of feeling down or sad around the same time each year?

December 10, 2021

Wellness
Understanding barriers faced by individuals with a criminal background

Understanding barriers faced by individuals with a criminal background

Last month I learned about an area not often discussed but so important to understand: the social barriers and discrimination individuals with a criminal background face.

December 10, 2021

Other
Let’s Talk About Stress

Let’s Talk About Stress

First, please take a second to unclench your jaw. Now, drop your shoulders and notice if there is any stress you are carrying with you.

November 18, 2021

Wellness
Checking in on you

Checking in on you

October 10 is World Mental Health Day—a day focused on raising awareness about mental health and sharing ways we can all take care of our own mental wellness.

October 10, 2021

Wellness
Learning what’s it like to live with a disability

Learning what’s it like to live with a disability

Stepping into the world of disability with Practical Nurse student Emily was a powerful experience. Join me, NorQuest Wellness Coordinator Rebecca Small, in this journey below.

August 23, 2021

Wellness
Pride Month

Pride Month

In many countries around the world, June is observed as Pride Month, a month-long commemoration and celebration of activism and culture within 2SLGBTQ+ (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex) communities.

June 16, 2021

Other
Age is just a number... or is it?

Age is just a number... or is it?

We’ve all heard sayings like “age is just a number” and “you’re only as old as you feel”. They are often intended to soften the presumed ‘blow’ of aging, but what messages do they actually reinforce? Is getting older really a bad thing? Is youth the ultimate advantage in our society? To what extent is age actually relevant in the workplace?

May 19, 2021

Indigenous
Doing my best is doing enough

Doing my best is doing enough

My name is Terri Kezema. I am the Director of People and Talent at NorQuest and I live with anxiety. It's only been a few years that I came to understand that anxiety is a part of my life. Now that I understand it and its triggers, I do my best to manage it with exercise, mindfulness, and self-care.

April 7, 2021

Wellness

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