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Coping with Financial Stress

Published: 5 December 2021

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to personal finance, which can be incredibly stressful. Then when you add in the extraordinary financial challenges for music makers and music professionals in Canada, the potential stress only compounds. But there are strategies that you can use to help handle financial stress so that […]

Knowing Your Rights in Therapy: Part One

Published: 18 July 2021

Posted by: Unison This three-part series is about mental health therapy with QT BIPOC communities, what it looks like when its accessible, and what to look out for when you feel that something isn’t quite right. My hope is that this information can help you balance the distrust that you may naturally feel about therapy […]

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Talking About Your Mental Health

Published: 16 May 2021

Posted by: Unison Chances are you, or someone you know, is struggling with their mental health. In fact, approximately 20 per cent of Canadians will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Especially now as we find ourselves in another lockdown, whether it’s loneliness from isolation, substance abuse, or anxiety and depression, people are suffering now more than ever […]

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Parents: Taking Care of Yourself During COVID-19

Published: 9 May 2021

Posted by: Unison It’s common for parents to feel like the only reason they need to take care of themselves is so they can better take care of their family. At the same time, you’re allowed to prioritize your own needs just to take care of yourself. You matter too. Taking care of yourself is […]

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How to Create a Fitness Plan you Enjoy

Published: 2 May 2021

Posted by: Unison For many people, “working out” means bodybuilding, lifting weights or running. And, inadvertently, this ends up being a barrier to exercise if we don’t like to go to the gym, lift weights or run. However, whatever your age or fitness level—even if you’ve never exercised a day in your life —there are steps you can […]

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Ways to Be More Mindful, When You Don’t Like Meditation

Published: 25 April 2021

Posted by: Unison Phrases like “this month flew by” or “where has the year gone?” are becoming all too common these days, and they are absolutely linked to the lack of time we take to slow down and be mindful. Although there are many benefits of meditating daily, meditation is not the only way to […]

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Spring Cleaning for your Well-Being

Published: 18 April 2021

Posted by: Roo Kailey It’s finally here! The days have started to get longer and the sun shines a little brighter. It’s Springtime! It’s the season of fresh starts and new beginnings, symbolized by growth and new life.  For many of us, Spring begins with an annual ritual – the spring cleaning. A chance to declutter […]

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Create Your Own Wellness Routine in the Third Wave

Published: 11 April 2021

Posted by: Roo Kailey A year into the pandemic, you may be tired of social distancing, virtual classrooms and working from home. If you’re feeling anxious, fearful or rundown, you’re not alone. While the pandemic first took many of us by surprise, we know much better what to expect by now. All this pandemic ‘experience’ […]

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Welcome to LifeWorks!

Published: 3 April 2021

Posted by: Roo Kailey Did you know that as a Unison member, you receive full, free access to LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell? Designed to help you with all of life’s questions, issues and concerns, LifeWorks is a confidential assistance program and innovative well-being resource offering support and guidance for you and your colleagues in the […]

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Eating Your Way to a Good Night’s Sleep!

Published: 28 March 2021

Posted by: Roo Kailey There are so many things to consider when it comes to getting good sleep, from sticking to a regular bedtime and wakeup time to creating a relaxing sleep environment Another major factor in successful sleep? Food intake and meal times. If you suffer sleepless nights, finding out how to fall asleep or how to get to sleep […]

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