Before post-secondary, I never thought twice about how my family shaped me into the person I am. Growing up where I had, the area was enriched with South Asian cultures and I was surrounded by South Asian families throughout elementary and high school. Many of my experiences, whether they were cultural or personal were commonly
Image by freepik Despite hours of training and dedication, no one really prepares athletes to eventually say goodbye to the sport they’ve learned to love – and that’s the hard truth. This only came to my attention the moment I faced the final loss of my volleyball career, just around this time last year. It
Image Courtesy of Pexels.com Every mental health professional has their own therapeutic approach which determines how they work with clients. Some may be trained or familiar with more than one framework and often mental health professionals like registered social workers, counsellors and psychologists will borrow techniques from different frameworks to better tailor sessions and support
Image Courtesy of Pexels.com Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful week. Welcome back to another blog post! Today, I’m diving into one of my favourite interests: Music! Music is something I love dearly, and I find myself listening to different varieties throughout the day. Today, I want to share some song recommendations
Image Credit: Good Good Good.co In an era of a social media driven world, there is increasing pressure to “unplug” from social media completely. In an effort to make the social media detransition easier, many have resorted to self care apps which aim to “improve one's overall wellbeing and be happier through better self-esteem and
Image Credit: NAMI Certain types of words or phrases can make conversations about mental health worse than good. We have the power to choose the words we use to describe ourselves and others, and we can improve the conversation about mental health. Being aware of our language can give compassion and encouragement to those suffering
Image courtesy of Pexels.com Summers are often associated with beaches, sunshine, longer days and new adventures because it’s the time when people make the most effort to enjoy the glorious outdoors. For parents, it’s especially true since it’s around that time kids are done with the school year and the weather is better for making
Incapacitating anxiety and panic can strike at any time for any number of reasons, and each time, you can be at a loss of how to take care of yourself. Between the racing heartbeat, crippling fear and spiralling thoughts, it can feel impossible to bring yourself back into the present, but luckily Anxiety Canada (2024)
Image courtesy of Pexels.com For many students including myself, the fall semester has began! With a new semester upon us, the promise of new volunteer or work opportunities can be both exciting and intimidating. For most, there is a healthy balance of both, and there may even be more excitement than nerves to get out
Hello everyone, and welcome back to another blog post. I hope you all have been enjoying the lovely fall weather, as well as the start of the semester. Sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the hurry and flurry of the world. Life likes to keep us on the ends of our toes,
