Holsom Wellness

06/12/2026

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Community resource guides based on food security, housing, and financial health.
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These are the initiatives that build healthy communities.

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06/12/2026

Wondering how to navigate VAC benefits after losing a loved one?

The Veterans Ombudsman has shared this handy guide for surviving spouses/children.

Clear, consistent and accurate information matters! If you’ve lost a loved one who served, finding information on Veterans Affairs Canada’s supports shouldn’t be confusing. We developed a Survivors Resource Guide to bring together information on VAC programs, benefits and services available to eligible survivors. https://ow.ly/CNMW50YTfxq

04/23/2026

The Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases at the University of Calgary is offering a free mini-University lecture on

Immunotherapics: Your Immune System as Medicine

May 4th, 2026
6:30pm-8pm
In person or on Zoom

For more details and to register:
https://www.facebook.com/share/16jwaujpXy/

Explore the science behind the body’s most powerful defense system.

04/03/2026

A belated, short, and heartfelt message of solidarity.

The legislation tabled on Tuesday deserves much added scrutiny.

Research has found that we all benefit from a more diverse population: Diversity = protective.

If you've felt any "less than" lately, please know you are valued. You matter. I'm so thankful you're here.

04/01/2026

We’ve moved just a tiny bit 😊 You’ll now find Holsom Wellness one door closer to the stairs (in the office the Midwives were in before), still upstairs in the same building you all know.

It has that feeling of finally getting to step into a space you’ve quietly wondered about - and seeing how it might fit just a little better.

Same space, same care - just a half step closer.

What do you think? Love it? Anything you'd change?

03/30/2026

We thought we'd take some time to invite more calm into our space upstairs.

Good things take time, so it's not quite ready to share, but we thought we'd share a sneak peak!

03/22/2026

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Our Learn To Powwow program has been full week after week. This Friday is your last chance to take part! Step into the rhythm of history! In partnership with Miywasin Friendship Centre, we invite you to a free Learn to Powwow dance series. Learn traditional steps, experience the music, and connect with a rich cultural heritage that has been celebrated for centuries.

Bring your energy and curiosity - let’s dance, learn, and celebrate together!

Register Now! https://tinyurl.com/r8pbrcry

03/22/2026

Join us in the next Wellness circle! All are welcome.

03/22/2026

Are you a Veteran dealing with PCVRS?

The Veterans' Ombudsman is inviting your feedback.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DesYEnXrV/

Having issues with PCVRS (Partners in Canadian Veterans Rehabilitation Services) or the Rehabilitation Program?

If something feels unfair, unclear, delayed or not handled the way it should be, we want to hear about it.

Our Office is independent and impartial, and we’re here to ensure Veterans are treated fairly.
Contact us: https://ow.ly/4Cnl50Ysl3g

12/08/2025

Thankful for another lovely workshop over the weekend with Gabor. This time we met with Dr. Ramani Durvasula, author of It’s Not You, a powerful book on understanding narcissism and healing from relational harm.

Many people are familiar with the acronym DARVO (Deny – Attack – Reverse Victim and Offender) when talking about narcissistic patterns. In our workshop, and in her book, Dr. Durvasula introduced another helpful framework: DIMMER:

D – Dismissive: disregarding or belittling another’s feelings, needs, or perspective
I – Invalidation: undermining someone’s emotional reality, often making them feel insignificant or wrong
M – Minimization: downplaying concerns or struggles, making them seem unimportant
M – Manipulation: using control or deceit to influence people or situations
E – Exploitativeness/Entitlement: believing they deserve special treatment regardless of others’ needs
R – Rage: sudden, intense anger that surfaces when their sense of superiority is threatened or shame is activated

As always, I offer a gentle reminder: learning this material isn’t an invitation to diagnose the people around us. Information is empowering - and human personality exists on a wide, complex spectrum. All of us carry some narcissistic traits simply because we’re human.

I’m excited to dive into the paper copy of this book so I can mark it up with all the highlighting and tabs!!

If anyone is interested in reading together - a small, curiosity-driven book club in the new year - let me know. This wouldn’t be a therapy group, just a space to learn and explore, together.