Dog brought in to help Alberta paramedics work through job stress
Alberta Health Services says it has enlisted a three-year-old black Labrador retriever to help responders overcome psychological job stress. Continue reading
Trauma
Don’t post photos of woman’s torso found in Lake Ontario to social media: Durham police
Durham police say photos posted to social media could interfere with their homicide investigation. Continue reading
Trauma investigated as cause for polar bear death at Assiniboine Park Zoo
Officials at Assiniboine Park Zoo are beginning the testing process, to determine the cause of death of a two-year-old polar bear Saturday. Continue reading
May 2-4 weekend starts trauma season for London Health Sciences Centre
Forty per cent of all major trauma patients have come during the Victoria Day and Labour Day long weekend, according to the LHSC. Continue reading
Hamilton agency overwhelmed by wait list of child refugees in need of trauma treatment services
Refugee children, including a large number of Syrian newcomers, are now waiting up to six months for specialized mental health services at a Hamilton agency. Thrive Child and Youth Trauma Services says it’s the only organization in the city offering the level of care that many of these children need. Interim Executive Director Catherine Pead… Continue reading
‘Just too soon’: Jian Ghomeshi accuser speaks out after news of podcast
One of three complainants in the Jian Ghomeshi trial is speaking out after news broke that the disgraced former CBC radio host had launched a new podcast, saying it took her by surprise and that she “wasn’t prepared to hear this.” Continue reading
Alberta must do better job preparing young people in care for life as adults: report
Alberta’s child and youth advocate says the province must do a better job of preparing young people who are in government care for life as adults. Continue reading
What are the psychological benefits of spending time with dogs?
By Lauren Pullen Anchor/Reporter
Therapy dogs aren’t a new concept, but not everyone knows the positive effects that can come from some quality canine time. Continue reading
Calgary police searching for suspect in ‘traumatic’ northeast stabbing
Police are searching for a suspect in what is believed to have been a targeted attack in Huntington Hills, Monday morning. Continue reading
It’s not your fault: How to get over being cheated on
Overcoming the trauma of infidelity may be one of life’s toughest struggles. A therapist and a woman whose husband had an affair share how it can be done. Continue reading
