Looking back, if I could rewrite my life story into something that was easier and more pleasant, I honestly don’t think I would. My faith would still be existent, but I don’t think it would be nearly as strong. When I was in the 5th grade I was in a nearly fatal car accident. Though I was lucky … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Emma, School Psychologist
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What is True Wellness? Pam, Church Administrator
Some people are so driven – they have a task or goal in mind and they work until they reach it. My husband is like this. My sister is like this. I greatly admire their ability to get things done. They are consistent with what they know they need to do. Others, like me, struggle to stay on task. … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Pam, Church Administrator
What is True Wellness? Katie, DND Storesperson
My life was uder chaos before I found my way back to Jesus. Growing up in the small mountain town of Grande Cach, Alberta, I had what I consider to be the perfect childhood. My parents were very loving and supportive, and provided the structure and guidance that a young girl needed growing up; … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Katie, DND Storesperson
What is True Wellness? Laura, Library Worker
In my first semester of university, I developed a severe mental illness that impared my living and threatened my future. I had to withdraw from university, start medication, and, later, undergo therapy. It was my worst nightmare. I went from top of the class to not even being able to be in … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Laura, Library Worker
What is True Wellness? Tracy Vom Hagen (1979-2016), Counsellor & Director
The other day I was out for a walk with my daughter and spotted a lonely roll of duct tape sitting on the side of the road. I stopped abruptly and exclaimed ‘I need to go get that!’, to which she replied, ‘Because of Tracy?’ ‘Yes!’ I shouted as I ran across the road to pick up the dirty, mostly-used … [Read more...] about What is True Wellness? Tracy Vom Hagen (1979-2016), Counsellor & Director
True Wellness: Karen, Mortgage Broker
There are moments in your life that define who you are and set you on a path you did not expect to walk. It could be the birth of a child, your wedding day, a near death experience, or the loss of a loved one. For me, it was the loss of my mother. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when I … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Karen, Mortgage Broker