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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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
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
Empowering Through Sharing Our Story
On November 28, 2018, I received a private message on Twitter. It was from Silken Laumann. For those who are not aware of who she is, Silken Laumann is a Four Time Canadian Olympian throughout the 1990’s.
Anxiety, Depression & PTSI – The Silent & Dark Nights During The Holiday Season
Honour The Space You’re In Beautiful colours, the smell of fresh Christmas trees, Carolers singing, the malls filled with people, the ceremonous get togethers with family and friends. Sounds like the most wonderful time of year, but is it really? Bright lights that shines on our faces constricts ones vision; the smell of fireplaces are… Continue reading Anxiety, Depression & PTSI – The Silent & Dark Nights During The Holiday Season
Beyond the Definitions & Diagnosis – Post Traumatic Stress Injuries
We often explore mental health definitions, signs and symptoms. PTSD is no exception, yet what happens after we figure out that it is a possibility we have endured trauma and a mental health injury. Frontline workers whether it be First Responders, Military, Veterans, Corrections,Probation and Parole often question this to Mental Health Professionals. For instance… Continue reading Beyond the Definitions & Diagnosis – Post Traumatic Stress Injuries
Understanding Mental Health Injury as a Family
Imagine having a family member away from home for days, weeks, months at a time. Imagine the feeling we get when they return home from a shift, or time away. Imagine feeling something changed. Imagine feeling that a parent or loved one, is no longer happy. Imagine seeing the changes the war, or a traumatic… Continue reading Understanding Mental Health Injury as a Family
What Do Therapists Provide? – A Perspective From A Registered Social Worker
A recent article from The Global News theorized the differences between a Psychiatrist, a Psychologist and a Therapist. The article came from a perspective of a Psychologist who is through a regulated body. What is a regulated body? Regulated body is a place where Professionals are under an Affiliated College that provides code of conducts,… Continue reading What Do Therapists Provide? – A Perspective From A Registered Social Worker
The Truth About Human Trafficking in Canada
On Friday October 27, 2017 Founder and Therapist of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services, Parul Shah attended a Full Day Seminar on Working with Trafficked Persons: Dynamics and Best Practices. Director of Anti-Human Trafficking Program Larissa Maxwell was the Guest Speaker for the Day. Larissa spoke a lot about the difference between Trauma Informed Care and… Continue reading The Truth About Human Trafficking in Canada
Mental Health In The WorkPlace – When Corporate Initiatives Are Not Enough
Within 7 days at any given time about 1/2 million employees in Canada call in sick due to mental health. Issues run from anxiety, depression to simple burn out due to high demands on the job. Many employees dealing with mental health often are present in the workforce but not fully present in their job… Continue reading Mental Health In The WorkPlace – When Corporate Initiatives Are Not Enough