I highly recommend this online Palouse Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. It is 100% free, created by a fully certified MBSR instructor, and is based on the program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. They have more than 8,000 graduates from 120 countries who have completed all the course requirements. See
Read MoreHere are some good suggestions on how to support your employees during heavy times.
Read MoreHelping keep emotional safety a priority – The Human Line Project was mentioned in a CBC story about AI contributions to mental health issues. The Project was developed to help ensure that AI technologies, like chatbots, are developed and deployed with the human element at their core, and used responsibly. See more details at The
Read MoreThis is new startup project was mentioned in a CBC story because it was built to help prevent more families from losing loved ones to AI-related mental health crises. See website project
Read MoreIf you are feeling unsafe at work, It is best to reach out. If you can’t reach out to your supervisor, you may have the opportunity to reach out to human resources, legal, or other authorities such as the Canada Safety Council for help.
Read MoreIf you are suffering from trauma, you may be associating your identity with the traumatic event, but that can cause more pain. You are you. You have your own identity separate from the situation. See this article.
Read MoreOne of the most heart-breaking things is a child in grief. Children don’t process emotions like adults do, but there are many ways you can help your child avoid long-term impacts. See this article for tips on what to do.
Read MoreI just read this article on how to recover from trauma. I have counselled clients who have experienced trauma many times, and it can be very hard to recover from. Take a look at this article from Web MD and reach out to me if you want to talk.
Read MoreThere are several audiobooks you can get from your local library. You can apply for a Halifax Public Library card online without visiting a branch, and you can immediately start reading, watching, and learning from their catalogue.
Read MoreIf you are struggling with any behaviour or thoughts you don’t want to have, trying Mindfulness meditation may help you alleviate some of your stress. I am including two links in this post for teachings by Jon Kabat Zinn. The first link is an introduction to mindfulness for beginners. It is one hour long and
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