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 MoreEver wonder if you have the right people in your life? Take a moment to learn what your values are, and find people to share them with. You don’t have to surround yourself with people whose life experiences are similar to yours. It sometimes helps to be with people who feel like a outsiders. Keep
Read MoreI found this article on Medium that you may find helpful if you want to make some self-improvements. You need to have an account to read the full story, but you can sign up for free with a basic account.
Read MoreIf you are struggling with parts of yourself that you have difficulty accepting, this article on your shadow self, may be very helpful.
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 MoreAlthough I am white, I have spent a large part of my career working with Black, Indigenous and people of colour [BIPOC]. BIPOC mental health is a real issue that needs to be given attention. If you are having trouble connecting with someone you feel can understand you, I may be able to help, or
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 MoreNova Scotia Health has now opened up its online mental health platform to anyone in the province over 16 years of age. Here is an article on the service. Feel welcome to use this free service to reach out and get help. The service is called Togetherall and can be accessed directly from this link.
Read MoreToday is Black Mental Health Day and I am wishing my friends and colleagues a good day. See this article for more information on Black Mental Health Day.
Read MoreI have worked in China and with Asian groups and have found them to be very independent and strong people. They pride themselves on being able to handle everything on their own and sometimes don’t reach out for help. I provide a warm and inviting atmosphere to my counselling sessions and encourage anyone with reservations
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