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Alberta is calling and professional racialized women are answering — some, to a rude awakening

Work in Edmonton for racialized women is a double-edged sword, experts say. The city is attractive for its affordability and opportunities, but social exclusion, unfair pay, dismissals and inequitable treatment are driving some out. ....

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Sleep disorders a risk for recent immigrants, say students, professor

Some recent immigrants say sleep disorders are widespread in Alberta's international student bodies and in some diaspora communities. A sleep researcher at the University of Calgary says newcomers struggle accessing the health-care system. ....

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Demand on the rise for Africa Centre's free counselling services in Alberta

Saturday gala aims to counter stigma around mental health challenges and close funding gap ....

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Here's how to help kids build resilience during the pandemic

Heath studies resilience in children, teens and young adults and recommends four key resilience-building strategies parents can use during difficult times:
Take a pause or a break. This can mean any non-work-related activity that distracts you or your child. These could include in-the-moment breathing techniques or mindfulness strategies, as well as things like hobbies, outings and other activities.
Enhance positive emotions. Heath said we focus too much on trying to decrease negative emotions, which is very hard to do. So focus on positive things, however brief. A first sip of coffee for parents, a cuddle with a pet for kids. ....

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Africa Centre launches free therapy program for Black Albertans

The most common microaggression that I feel like Black people talk about is the hair, petting the hair and Oh I can t believe it feels like this , Welch said.
We have so many of our youth talk about they still have teachers say to them, You re smart for a Black person .
Rocking your natural hair
Welch, an entrepreneur who overcame her own struggle with depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts, self-published a best-selling book on Amazon:
Breakthrough: A Courageous True Story of Overcoming Depression and Anxiety.
She highlights the pressures Black women feel whether it s being a good spouse, parent and career woman; fulfilling family expectations; sexual trauma and body image; or concerns about coming across as the angry Black woman or rocking your natural hair. ....

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