November 8th, 2021
Sweat pants (or maybe no pants), grubby t-shirts, no make-up, and time to do a workout and the laundry during the day instead of battle traffic: for many, these were just some of the perks of working from home. Of course, there were some serious downsides as well, like isolation, fractured team work, struggles with motivation and lack of social connection, which even introverts likely miss.
Read moreOctober 14th, 2021
No one need defend their interest in fitness. Its benefits for longevity and mental and physical health are irrefutable. Fitness has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression, help people manage their stress, sleep better, and cope with the effects of trauma and other difficult experiences.
Read moreJune 5th, 2021
We have taken a few days to reflect on the painful and tragic loss we know is being felt by Indigenous peoples. We are saddened and distressed regarding the recent verification of a well-known truth that was finally exposed by the discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at the former Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops) residential school.
Read moreNovember 25th, 2020
In partnership with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF), we are announcing that we are designing and funding a Legacy Space in our office in Fergus, ON. Legacy Spaces are safe, welcoming places dedicated to providing education and spreading awareness about Indigenous history and the journey of truth and reconciliation.
Read moreNovember 5th, 2020
The NAN Hope program, which was developed in partnership with KOeHealth and the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA), was featured on CTV News today. NAN Hope provides community-driven, culturally appropriate and timely mental health and addictions support to members of the 49 First Nations communities in the Nishnawbe Aski Nation in Northern Ontario.
Read moreSeptember 21st, 2020
Dalton Associates is pleased to announce our partnership with the Ontario Psychological Association (OPA) to provide members, families and retirees of the Ontario Provincial Police Association (OPPA), and the OPP Commissioned Officers' Association, with better access to mental health supports through the Encompas Mental Health Wellness Program.
Read moreAugust 26th, 2020
Dalton Associates has partnered with KOeHealth and Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority to develop and launch the Nishnawbe Aski Mental Health and Addictions Support Access Program (NAN HOPE). This program provides community-driven, culturally appropriate and timely mental health and addictions support to members of the 49 First Nations communities in the Nishnawbe Aski region.
Read moreJune 15th, 2020
We promise to continue to strive for inclusivity within our organization, as well as to respond with cultural sensitivity to each client’s needs. We won’t always get it right. But we pledge to be an active part of creating a better and safer society by being open and curious, listening without judgment, making change where needed, and speaking out against racial injustice.
Read moreMay 29th, 2020
Here’s a look at some of the effects that a pandemic can have on relationships. Psychological science helps to explain how relationships may grow stronger after overcoming adversity together.
For couples having a more difficult time navigating the crisis, Dalton Associates has 70 experienced therapists providing couples counselling online. Services are available via secure video conferencing.
May 19th, 2020
A number of our associates, Psychotherapists and Social Workers, have volunteered to offer free phone and/or online brief therapy/consultation services during the time of this pandemic.
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