Embracing Empowerment

Embracing Empowerment CS One first responder at a time

Parul Shah is the founder of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services and was a guest on The Courage Wolf Podcast created and owned by former Hamilton Police Officer, Terry Oliver.  On this episode of The Courage Wolf podcast you’re going to find out what’s really going on with the mental health care of our first responders.… Continue reading Embracing Empowerment CS One first responder at a time

2023 Ottawa Nominee for Mental Health

2023 Ottawa Nominee for Mental Health Worker, Social Services Worker and Counsellor. Faces Magazine Ottawa Awards are like people’s choice awards. I am grateful and humbled by these nomination categories. 

Mental Health Left Out in The Dark

Woman at home in self isolation quarantine looking out window with face mask on. Coronavirus 2019-ncov.

We will never forget that day when things were changing, and chaos and fear began.  The unknown stepped forward and created a massive wave of uncertainty.  From Lockdowns to restrictions to implementations of sanitizing and wearing a mask wherever you went in a limited capacity space, no one would have predicted what was about to… Continue reading Mental Health Left Out in The Dark

Diversity and Mental Health

In September 2017, Founder and Therapist of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services, Parul Shah was interviewed for 3 separate episodes for Mental Health Matters through CMHA Champlain East Division. The 1st episode of our Founder’s interview aired on November 22nd.   Mental Health Matters is a local TV program in Cornwall, Ontario, where various topics about… Continue reading Diversity and Mental Health

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Parenting & Covid

This is a must-watch podcast for parents, with Parul Shah, a psychotherapist, mother of 2, and owner of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services. Here are 3 reasons why you should watch: #1 it’s a FREE resource, why wouldn’t you #2 it’s full of great communication strategies #3 can help you identify with your children more through… Continue reading Parenting & Covid

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THE GOODS – THE PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OF COVID-19 WITH PSYCHOTHERAPIST PARUL SHAH

The Coronavirus is easy to transfer. In some cases, this respiratory virus has proven fatal. What about the psychological effects of COVID-19? How does it affect our way of life, and our daily mindset? Psychotherapist Parul Shah joins Dahlia Kurtz on The Goods. https://www.iheartradio.ca/580-cfra/podcasts/the-goods-the-psychological-effect-of-covid-19-with-psychotherapist-parul-shah-1.10784305

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Mental Health and the Inside Scoop in a Workplace

Can we talk about the elephant in the room?! Mental Health Industries/Companies have been making noise this past year and half over how Mental Health has intercepted into the workplace. New ideas, faster access, new innovations are promised everyday to provide the employee a way to seek help without losing the industries productivity. Great news… Continue reading Mental Health and the Inside Scoop in a Workplace

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Entrepreneur of the Year 2019

At one time or another someone or ourselves will doubt our ability/expertise  to show up; dress the part and voice out the message of worthiness. When we leave the life of conformity and create an environment that feels safe but extraordinary for ourselves it provides this magical sense of feeling that you were meant for… Continue reading Entrepreneur of the Year 2019

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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS (AND PARENT THEM) WHEN DEALING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

On Sunday November 24th 2019, myself and my friend Marie-Julie went on air at 8:30am on #CFRAOttawa with #DahliaKurtz-The Goods, to chat about how to speak to your kids about your own mental illness. I spoke on the perspective as a #Psychotherapist with a personal touch on some personal aspects. I also touched on the… Continue reading HOW TO TALK TO YOUR KIDS (AND PARENT THEM) WHEN DEALING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS

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Creating a Tool Box – One Creative Way To Manage Anxiety

When the outside world is in chaos, how do we center ourselves from the noise?  We call it “The Coping Box” .  A box filled with certain things that would be able to assist in managing any form anxiety.  The box can be big, small and it can even be a compact box for you… Continue reading Creating a Tool Box – One Creative Way To Manage Anxiety