Courtney LavalleyFeb 5, 20202 min readI Need a Friend, Not Fixing.I have anxiety and depression. Christmas and the holiday's is a difficult time for many people, and I am no exception. Usually, though,...
Courtney LavalleyJan 1, 20203 min readHappy, Healthy, and Natural!I never used to buy into the whole 'New Years Resolution' idea. I always thought it was just a bunch of people making year long promises...
Courtney LavalleyAug 2, 20191 min readTherapeutic RecreationIt has been my goal, for some time now, to be able to help people. When I decided to apply to university, I had no idea what I wanted to...
Courtney LavalleyMar 18, 20192 min readUnderstandingThe Z99 Radiothon is finally over and upon it’s wrapping up it made me realize a few things. I was so focused on this being a ‘success’...
Courtney LavalleyMar 12, 20192 min readFundraising is Hard!I’ve learned so much from starting this Make a Difference Project, and despite it being the enormous challenge that it has been, I’ve...
Courtney LavalleyNov 23, 20181 min readIt's Not My FaultFor years I felt like I failed as a parent. Your daughter’s how old and she can’t _________? I didn’t know, but it was my job to know....
Courtney LavalleyOct 18, 20182 min readThe A WordEventually, I am going to look at this as a lesson, meant to be but for right now I just feel like throwing a pity party. It’s not even...
Courtney LavalleyOct 16, 20182 min readHappy ThanksgivingI am so immensely happy with my life right now. Every now and then I stop and think about all the things that are finally going well for...
Courtney LavalleyOct 4, 20182 min readSelf-RegulationA big part of my job, and anyone else working with youth or vulnerable persons really, teachers, nurses, daycare workers, etc., is self...
Courtney LavalleyJun 9, 20181 min readTranslation?I have anxiety. Translation? I wear my heart on my sleeve. The overwhelming fear of failure results in tears. I do not need a knight in...
Courtney LavalleyJan 8, 20181 min read2018: A New Beginning2017 was filled with anxiety. So much so that every now and then I have to stop myself and do a double take to make sure that what I’m...
Courtney LavalleyMay 22, 20173 min readWoman of DistinctionI am a volunteer for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure Committee. I have been a part of the committee for 5...