Mona Cooley
Rockin 2022 - Do Something Different!
Brene Brown's book " Atlas of the Heart ( mapping meaningful connection and the language of human experience) focuses on emotions ( there...
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Mona Cooley
- Dec 23, 2021
- 2 min
2022 Here We Go!!!
Reflecting on 2021 has had it's highs that have lifted our spirits and it's lows that has challenged us to the core of our soul. Recently...
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Mona Cooley
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID
Before answering the question, here are a few questions for yourself. Do you know the signs when a person is experiencing a decline in...
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Mona Cooley
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
"Fly-In, Fly-Out" Oil Sands Workers MH
YYCCalgaryBusiness article Oct 29, 2021 article "Fly-IN, Fly-Out" oil sands workers face significant mental health challenges by...
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Mona Cooley
- Nov 1, 2021
- 2 min
Who is caring for Caregivers?
Dr. Edward Cruz, a nursing professor at the U of Windsor asked this question to all Canadians after interviewing dozens of caregivers.(...
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Mona Cooley
- Oct 18, 2021
- 2 min
HAPPYFIED SYMPOSIUM
Cool Family Solutions has been part of the Harmonized Health Pilot Project concluded in August 2021and The Pipehouse Productions...
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Mona Cooley
- Sep 29, 2021
- 4 min
Adapting to Manage the Times
Mental Health is at the forefront of the news today. Managing these difficult times is difficult to adapt to and adjust the circumstances...
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Mona Cooley
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
Mental Health First Aid
The focus of the Virtual MHFA course is recovery-oriented approach whereby the focus is on using MHFA actions (ALLGEE) to initiate and...
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Mona Cooley
- Sep 22, 2021
- 4 min
Rejection can have an idea flourish
Reading the recent Costco magazine, Art Bell had a passion for comedy yet he had never been a comedian. When he pitched his idea to HBO,...
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Mona Cooley
- May 12, 2021
- 1 min
Opportunity- fully funded 10-week session.
Another opportunity is available for the 10-week session Cool Family Solutions offers to families to be fully funded. When difficulties...
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Mona Cooley
- Jan 8, 2021
- 1 min
Dynamic Seniors
There are special individuals who are making a mark in the world to make a difference for others. They are spunky seniors with a dynamic...
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Mona Cooley
- Jan 5, 2021
- 2 min
FAMILY OPPORTUNITY
When difficulties arise, is your family all too familiar with patterns of “tiptoeing around” or “holding back how you are really...
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Mona Cooley
- Dec 28, 2020
- 6 min
Anchor of HopeN E W S L E T T E RAOH Update What a year! Amid the stress of this year, Anchor
Anchor of Hope N E W S L E T T E R AOH Update What a year!Amid the stress of this year, Anchor of Hope has played a key role in the...
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Mona Cooley
- Dec 19, 2019
- 2 min
Stamp out Stigma with Conversations
Following is a description of three families who have stamped out stigma associated with mental illness by sharing their experiences,...
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Mona Cooley
- Dec 13, 2019
- 2 min
Parking Your Emotions
Parking your emotions when a situation is heated can be done. I didn’t realize that I was doing this when, for once, as my daughter was...
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Mona Cooley
- Dec 7, 2019
- 2 min
Revelations Spark Hope
When you see a person overwhelmed with how to change what is not working in their life, they feel sad, hopeless, helpless and unsure of...
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Mona Cooley
- Nov 29, 2019
- 2 min
"What is Happening ?" Gift
Families who participate in the 10-week session complete a characteristic sheet as a way to indicate what is happening in their family....
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Mona Cooley
- Nov 22, 2019
- 1 min
Crucial Conversations
Reading the book Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzer states: “the ability to master...
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Mona Cooley
- Nov 15, 2019
- 2 min
Lady with a Smile
I was waiting in line for the cashier to put my groceries through. The cashier stated that she was going to retire in 3 days. She was...
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Mona Cooley
- Nov 8, 2019
- 2 min
Cut The Crap
Caring relationships can make a difference. As a family and peer support facilitator in an organization, I offered group sessions with...
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