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What can we do about loneliness during the holidays?

During the holidays, we’re bombarded with images of “perfect” families gathered..

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Self-care for caregivers this holiday season

For many, the holidays are filled with joy, festivities, and family gatherings..

Two innovative pitches win big at Ottawa neuroimaging event

The Ottawa Neuroimaging Retreat, led by The Royal and held on November 21 and 22..

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Dr. Louise Overington and Dale Patterson

A collaborative trauma-informed approach to transforming the SUCD inpatient spaces

Imagine this – as part of a grounding intervention in the Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders (SUCD) program at The Royal, a group facilitator asks clients to name three things they can see. One client responds: I see a beige wall, a corkboard with lots of papers on it, and another beige wall.