When families transition through separation or divorce, one of the most important decisions parents face is how they will continue to raise their children. Two common approaches—co-parenting and parallel parenting—offer different frameworks for sharing parental responsibilities. Each has its own strengths, limitations, and implications for a child’s wellbeing. In this post, we’ll explore what each model looks like, why families may choose one over the other, and how each appr

White Dove Counselling and Mediation wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving. While it is a holiday that marks the end of the harvest which drives our economy and puts food on our tables, it is also a holiday to be grateful for the blessings in our lives. However, this time of year can be difficult for folks who are estranged from family which can be the source of some mental health concerns, including anxiety and depression. If you suffer from anxiety, depression or other mental h

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March Madness. March Mania. March Mayhem. The Ides of March. Whatever you call it, March is a stressful month. Here are some common...

January symbolizes fresh starts and new resolutions. Interestingly, it also marks the peak month for divorce filings in Canada. This...

The Sights and Sounds of Christmas The gifts are flawlessly wrapped and nestled under the glistening tree. Stockings hang neatly above...

With many offices converting to remote or hybrid work, workplace harassment can be difficult to spot. Because of the virtual nature of...

Yesterday I went for a run for the first time in almost 3.5 years! No music, no smart watch monitoring my steps, mileage or heartrate,...

You may have noticed how long it's been since the last blog post. [insert cricket sounds here] I've been working behind the scenes on a...

March is National Social Work Month, so I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and recognize all the compassionate and dedicated Social...

I recently (ok, so two month's ago is not that recently) participated in a Lunch 'n Learn webinar about Family Mediation in Saskatchewan...

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