Wellness
Shovelling Snow in Ontario
Shovelling snow is an inescapable winter chore for many Canadians. While you may be tempted to shovel as quickly as possible and get out of the cold, it’s important to remember that shoveling snow is a strenuous physical activity that could potentially cause serious injury, from backaches to heart attacks, if you aren’t careful. Keep these tips in mind to [...]
Bryson Opens Ajax Office to Clients!
Updated March 15, 2022. *Updates subject to change according to Ontario's Public Health recommendations. ~ We are excited to welcome clients and the community back to our Ajax office at 541 Bayly Street East starting on July 28th, 2021! Our office will be open daily from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday. While we look forward to the [...]
Team Bryson Participates in the 2021 Run for Women
There have been some highlights throughout the year which have kept our staff grounded and ever cognisant of how much community means. All of us enjoy community involvement and participating in various events. The 2021 Run for Women fundraiser marked a special post-pandemic moment for the Bryson team. Team Bryson proudly participated in the 2021 Run for Women fundraiser [...]
Kyle Paterson on “The Next Phase” podcast with Steve Kee
Kyle Paterson had the honour of joining Steve Kee, host of “The Next Phase” podcast. Steve Kee’s passion for community, general curiosity, and concise thinking are on display as he and Kyle discuss a variety of topics in under 20 minutes. Topics brought forward by Steve Kee include: The value of having an eye on Culture within an organization. How [...]
How Parents Can Help Prevent Cyberbullying
With teens spending as much as nine hours a day online, it’s not surprising to learn that bullying has shifted to the Internet. As common as cyberbullying is, it is rarely reported. More than 50% of all teens have been bullied at least once. More than 25% have experienced bullying on multiple occasions. More than 50% of teens who are [...]
Spring Cleaning With Your Kids!
As we get closer to the birds returning, the frost and snow thawing, and longer days, the thought of Spring is always at the top of mind. Although we are still a little early for purchasing flowers or pulling out the patio furniture, it doesn’t mean we can’t start making changes and using cooler days to make your home shine. [...]
Wellness in Isolation
Coping Skills for Isolation Social distancing creates loneliness with the disconnection from our normal social interactions. Here are a few tips on how to alleviate the isolation and loneliness factors: Schedule a regular social contact by phone or video chat Get absorbed in the fictional world – book, movie, TV series. This will help get your mind off the stress [...]
Mind Yourself and Your Wellness This Holiday Season
The holiday season is supposed to be full of joy and cheer, but that is not how everyone experiences it throughout the holiday season. Taking care of your own wellness is paramount. Here we share some of the most common holiday triggers and tips to help reduce holiday stress, depression, and anxiety. Experiencing Family Overload As much as we may [...]
The Myth about Aging
Aging is a natural part of the life cycle in all living things. In the animal kingdom, the elders of the pack or herd have specific respect within the group. In the human world, elders are treated very differently from culture to culture. Many cultures respect their elders and ensure they are cared for within the family nucleus until their [...]
Feeling the Winter Blues?
Many of us feel trapped within the obstacles of our own lives. Each one of us will experience different struggles in our world around us. Some of us struggle with work, family, finances, and each one of us has different coping skills for the changes that come our way. Change of seasons is difficult for some people—many revere winter as [...]