We want to deal in hope, not hopelessness
While walking with her young daughter recently, our Director of Counselling Services Ashey Lim says that about ten minutes into the walk her daughter became sad and had really low
September 9, 2020
Tag: Counselling Services
YWCA Edmonton Update: COVID-19 Response
During these uncertain times as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, our foremost concern is the health and safety of our staff and all those we serve in our community.We have made the decision to shut down our in-office operations as of yesterday.
March 17, 2020
Give a Gift, Change a Life
Giving Tuesday is a global movement, but you can be a part of it right here in your own community! Giving Tuesday is a global movement for giving and volunteering,
December 3, 2019
She came to her first appointment with four kids in tow
The children were weary: a thirteen year old, a ten year old, a seven year old, and the two year old with his thumb stuffed deep in his mouth. She
August 14, 2019
Counselling Services
Speaking Up to Transform Trauma
Trauma flows from any life event perceived as too difficult to process. It can manifest emotionally as depression or anxiety, or physically as injury or illness. Regardless, trauma plays a
May 6, 2019
Counselling Services
YWCA Edmonton receives a $25,000 Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund grant
More women and families seeking specialized support for complex trauma can now access YWCA Edmonton’s Counselling Services when they need to, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Bell Let’s
January 18, 2019
Counselling Services
On Becoming: A Client Story
YWCA Edmonton offers affordable Counselling Services using a unique model that ensures the most vulnerable clients with the highest degree of trauma receive intensive and specialized care, without cost being
August 1, 2018
Counselling Services
A gift for you this holiday season
We all receive many requests for support during the holiday season. So, I thought I’d like to give you a small gift: the heart-warming story of one of the children
December 4, 2017
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