Wendy Digout Psychological Services

03/25/2025

Social determinants of health - things like safe housing, access to healthcare, good jobs, and social connections - play a big role in the health of individuals and the community. But too often, these important factors aren’t measured or taken into account when discussing mental health.

The WellNS survey is your chance to share how these things affect your life and the lives of those around you.

By asking about social determinants of health, we’re focusing on how the health of the community shapes the health of the individual. When we gather experiences from many different people, we can better understand the realities of life in Nova Scotia and collect the data needed make positive changes.

The survey is completely voluntary, anonymous, and your answers will help build a clearer picture of what our communities need to thrive. This is your chance to have YOUR experience included in our provincial data.

Take the survey today and help us create a stronger, healthier Nova Scotia for everyone: https://wellnssurvey.ca/

03/14/2025

Please be aware.

Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating two incidents of suspected drink tampering.

Since the start of March, police have learned about two incidents involving people who believe an unknown substance was put in their drink without their knowledge. Investigators are following up on these incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

Police encourage anyone who believes they are a victim of or a witness to drink tampering to immediately contact police, security, or other available supports.

File #: 2025-264477, 2025-291932

03/13/2025

If you are a parent of a child with complex medical needs, you are invited to join us on

Thursday March 20, 2025
7:00 -8:30 pm

Our Parent Group is an informal meeting where parents can share tips and tricks of caring for their child with complex special needs!

This month, IWK Recreation Therapists will join our conversation as we discuss how to support recreation & leisure activities for children with complex medical needs.
Come share what you have learned and get tips from other parents and our Recreation Therapists!

Interested in attending?
Please email Jackie Pidduck at [email protected]

Please note to receive the Zoom link, we will ask you to review the virtual group guidelines that will be emailed to you, to provide the address of where you will be during the meeting and a contact number in case of emergency.

02/26/2025

02/19/2025

02/17/2025

Adolescent Outreach Services in Antigonish is partnering with yoga instructor Britt Overmars to offer a four week after school empowerment program called Ignite Your Light.

Pre-registration is required, e-mail [email protected] to register.

Learn more below ⬇️

02/15/2025

Announcing the next offering of this 8-week program for people in NS who have a loved one 🩵 struggling with addiction. Learn more and register (for free). Delivered in partnership 🤝 with NS Health.
https://www.healthyminds.ca/wellness-programs

01/21/2025

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

Are you or someone you know trying to cope with the loss of a loved one?
Please know you are not alone. WE CAN HELP!

Bereaved Families of NS Winter/Spring programs are now in full swing. The following programs below are now being offered throughout Nova Scotia. Registration is required to attend any of our grief support programs:

Monthly Support & Share - virtually & in-person
Su***de Loss Grief Support Circle- Monthly
Loss of a Parent/Grandparent - 6-week program
Living with Grief - 6-week program
Loss of a Spouse/Partner - 6-week program
Loss of a Child - 6-week program
Living with Grief - 8-week program
Su***de Loss Support Program - 8-week program

For more information about these programs or to register, please contact us.
☎️ - (902) 564-6795
📩 - [email protected]

Visit our website to learn more about the various grief support programs available throughout Nova Scotia.

🌐 website: www.bereavedfamiliesns.ca

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01/17/2025

Please note: We are currently having phone issues. Hopefully they will be up and running again early next week.

For now, you can contact via my Psychology Today page:

01/07/2025

THANK YOU for this amazing post.

Original Post Sept 2: ⚠️Trigger Warning ⚠️
Training your child to be obedient makes them easier prey for predators.
But no one wants to talk about that. We just want obedience because it’s convenient. Because it’s what the school, child care, swim teacher and the soccer coach all expect. It makes everyone’s job easier… well you know who else’s job it makes easier? Predators. Obedience… at what cost? That’s what I think about… at what cost?"
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🌱 90+ Parenting and Children’s Mental Health Courses
🌱 Certificates of Completion for Continuing Education Credits
🌱 Printables & Parenting Scripts
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01/07/2025

Canada's Su***de Hotline number in Canada: Call or text 988

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01/07/2025

Canada's Su***de Hotline number in Canada: Call or text 988

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12/23/2024

If you need additional support during the holidays, here are some quick holiday resource numbers.

12/19/2024

12/13/2024

12/02/2024

Brrrr there was snow on the roads this morning! Its only going to be darker and snowier from here on out, and I'm sure most of us are slowing down bit. In the winter, it can be challenging to socialize in the ways we are used to in the rest of the year. But there are ways to adapt!

Have you heard of the great work that our friends at Seniors Take Action Coalition are doing? They are hosting a series of community sessions called "Seniors Centre Without Walls" You can stay connected without braving winter road conditions.

These are digital watch parties for educational and social purposes! STAC can help you join one in a way that suits you best!
- You can watch from your own home via Zoom (tech help may be available)
- You can watch at a shared location such as a community hall, with a group of people on a shared device like a projector or large monitor.

Their next session is "Exploring Mental Health as We age" This Wednesday, December 4th, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, hosted with help from CBU's Gerontology Social Work class. If you would be interested in signing up, please contact Celeste Gotell at [email protected]

11/28/2024

The holiday season can be a particularly difficult time for those who are grieving. It is marked with a melancholy that is difficult to describe. Join me on December 4 to learn how to process this complex state. Can we make room for grief at the table? Can we welcome it as a guest, and discover something unexpected? (For NS residents only.) Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XH2JWNL