New Beginnings
Spring has arrived! With spring brings new beginnings. Fresh rain helps things to blossom and grow. The sun beats down upon us bringing warmth and even helps us to feel good and smile. Beautiful flowers begin to grow and many enjoy the beauty and uniqueness the flowers show.
Maybe you do not feel that way? Maybe things seem cloudy, miserable and stormy in your life? Maybe you have struggles with your mental health because you have anxiety, depression or other concerns? Maybe you struggle with addictions and find that the outcome leaves you feeling empty? Maybe you have had unhealthy relationships, struggle with conversations or have discomfort in your life that you are not sure how to handle? Maybe you do not know who to seek help from and are isolated or alone. Our lives certainly mimic the similarities of having a vehicle. Do you need to have a tune up, oil change, or major work done in your life?
Well, Recovery College is here in Medicine Hat and Southeast Alberta to help you! We have six different courses as well as some drop in groups. These courses help you with relationships, boundaries, disclosure, and your journey towards recovery. By taking these courses you will learn to help yourself so that you can not only be better and healthier for yourself, you can also be better for those in your life.
It is said that the most difficult thing to do is realize you need some help and then make a step towards getting that help. Maybe you did not know where to seek help or have had a bad encounter with professionals or agencies in the past and are scared to reach out? Well, we are here to support you today and everyday and invite you to reach out to us. If your needs are beyond where we can help, we will help you to get connected with other resources that can help.
So, the rain will fall, the sun will shine and you will discover that new beginnings are here for you to begin to blossom and grow! Why delay any longer? Contact us today! We look forward to hearing from you!
Mark Walter is the Recovery Trainer at Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Southeast Region and can be reached at or . To find out more about CMHA programs and/or events visit www.cmha-aser.ca. If you are in crisis, call the Distress Centre at .