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Esther Kane
Esther Kane, MSW, Registered Clinical Counselor, empowers her clients to become all that they dream of being. Call for free 15-minute telephone consultation.
Finding Your Parenting Zen (and Strength) with Yoga
Editor’s Note: Good morning. Today we have Marcie Dumais discussing one of my passions – yoga. Here she is:
As parents, the wellness of our little people is top priority – making sure they have nutritious meals, stimulating activities, exercise, time outdoors, caring role-models, quality education and so on. We devote a lot of time and [...]
C.V. Transition Society
The Comox Valley Transition Society provides counseling, support and education services to women who are victims of violence.
Marigold Natural Pharmacy
Marigold is a full-service pharmacy with a wide selection of natural remedies. We combine modern medical research with traditional methods. Our knowledgeable staff will help you with your natural medicine needs
Five Tools for Overcoming Anxiety
Editor’s Note: Good morning, the insightful and lovely Esther Kane is here on OBE this morning to share with us a bit of her personal story about dealing with anxiety.
This topic is one that is close to my heart, as anxiety has stopped me from moving in a positive direction so many times in my [...]
Using Anti-Depression Meds in Pregnancy
I know the last few cool days of rain in the Valley are lovely, but the continuous sunshine just seems to be infecting us all with joy. It is the start of the season of moist plums, laughter at the water park, sandy toes, breezy fragrant endless evenings, and picking out corn kernels from your [...]
Esther Kane – Mindful Eating Roadblocks (Part 2)
Editor’s Note: Speaking of mindful eating, get yourselves on over to the Today Party from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Karen McKinnon’s studio, 4th Street and Cliffe Avenue (enter in the parking lot behind Brambles).
There will be cupcakes to decorate and take to someone special, not to mention a few to nosh on [...]
Parent Wellness: Rejuventating Power – Girls Night
As a little girl, I can remember the delight of falling asleep to the chitter-chatter of four women, my mom among them, who met weekly under the guise of playing bridge.
Don’t get me wrong, these four women, known endearingly as the “Bridge Ladies,” do gather to play cards.
They even have an annual trophy ritual – [...]
Digital Dating & The Single Mom
Editor’s Note: Esther Kane is back today to talk about digital dating for single moms and I have a quick digital dating success story to share – mine.
Ken and I had moved to Seattle within two weeks of each other eight years ago, and both of us for just about all the reasons Esther points [...]
Beating The Winter Blues
Editor’s Note: Registered Clinical Counselor Esther Kane is here with us again today to talk about one of the hottest Winter topics – Seasonal Affective Disorder.
For me, Winter is a real challenge – and families definitely go through it together. So if the cold and gray is getting you down, try a few of [...]
Love The Skin You’re In – Say No to Dieting
Editor’s Note: Local clinical counselor Esther Kane joins us today for the first of many a guest column about self-esteem and healthy body image for women and girls.
I have most definitely struggled with my weight and a pretty warped out body image since I was a young girl going through a terribly awkward chunky phase [...]
Resources for Special Needs Children in the Comox Valley
Resources for children with special needs are often tricky to find.
Here is a compilation of support groups, organizations and other resources for families:
Valley Resident Susan Millette runs an activity-based social communication program for children with special needs. Her program is designed to promote social communication,
self-esteem and empathy through various motivating activities and techniques
in a fun [...]
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