Making choices

The love story no one saw coming

This story is told from the perspective of Billie Askelend, Senior Executive Director at Nicola Lodge.  No one expected a love story to begin at Nicola Lodge, least of all Roy. At eighty-nine, he had...

Get outside and move

Creative pathways to self-care - Webinar slides

Creative pathways to self-care: an expressive arts workshop

Reconnect with your inner world using a blend of visual art, gentle movement, and creative writing. Explore what self-care means to you, not just as a routine, but as a meaningful relationship with your own...

Health and Safety Matters - August 28, 2025

In this issue of Health and Safety Matters, discover how to create a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive. From hands-on training like Mental Health First Aid Standard, to practical tools,...

Feeling the strain? Your most powerful self-care tool is a smile

What if one of the most effective, science-backed tools for managing the daily stress of frontline care was free, always available, and could be done without anyone even noticing? It’s not a new app or...

The incivility epidemic: Why workplace rudeness is on the rise and what we can do about it 

It often starts small.  A co-worker cuts you off during a report. Someone ignores your “good morning.” A team member sends a blunt message with no context. It’s not as obvious as yelling or name-calling,...

Self-talk

Trauma in the workplace: Creating a psychologically safe environment 

Why psychological safety matters in care work  Being a care worker means your work is more than a job. It is personal and meaningful.  You build trust with the people you care for. You support...