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Happy new year! The January 2021 edition of the CASS Report contains a recipe for you to try out as well as important Health and Safety tips to keep in mind for the winter months ahead and information about upcoming training dates.

Be kind whenever possible.  It is always possible.Dalai Lama The Coronavirus Pandemic has taught us much. For better or for worse. In some instances, it has taught the value of togetherness, compassion, sharing, and kindness.  In others, it has increased feelings of fear, scarcity, and mistrust.  It’s easy to get caught up in the complaining,…

As 2020 comes to a close, our Calgary Alternative Employment Services (CAES) team shares this video with season’s greetings.

Dear CASS colleagues, friends and family It is with warm thoughts that we say, Season’s Greeting and Happy Holidays! We are looking forward to all of the opportunities that 2021 will bring and will not forget what 2020 has taught us. Be kind, be caring and appreciate each other. Please enjoy our virtual Holiday Greetings.

I’ve been hearing a new term lately: “surge capacity”. Have you heard it, too? Apparently, it’s our human ability to activate our physical and mental resources to help us survive and thrive during a finite crisis. I bet we all tapped in to our surge capacity at the onset of the pandemic when we immediately…

Welcome to December, friends! As we move into this last month of the year, we are faced, yet again, with the reminder of how starkly different this December will be compared to others before it. What are your holiday traditions and how will these be affected by the increased social distancing protocols, gathering restrictions, and…

The December 2020 edition of the CASS Report is hot off the processor. This edition contains information about upcoming training for staff, an important holiday announcement from CASS, tips for holiday safety and more.

Good morning Beautiful people! What do you value about the winter season? The beautiful falling snow, the crisp temperatures, the fact that every single snowflake is unique, the return of the eggnog latte? haha. I appreciate winter for its invitation to snuggle up in a blanket on the couch with a cup of hot tea…

Here in Calgary, we’re in the middle of navigating a 2-week period of targeted health measures with enhanced restrictions to social gatherings. We are halfway through and alot of people are saying it’s just going to get more restrictive. Are you feeling, like me, overwhelmed with uncertainty and lack of control? That no matter how…

Hello and welcome to a new week! Last week we reviewed 5 cognitive distortions, a.k.a. unhelpful thinking habits. During the last seven days, did you notice any of these creating a problem for you? Did you have a chance to sit down and pay attention to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations? Did you notice any…