Embracing Empowerment

Mental Health Day with Ottawa Probation and Parole Officers

On September 28, 2017, Founder and Therapist Of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services, Parul Shah spoke to Ottawa and Area Probation and Parole Officers about Mental Health in the Workplace. Everyone Has a Story on how we became the person we are today. It is that very story that not only changes our lives, it helps… Continue reading Mental Health Day with Ottawa Probation and Parole Officers

3 Steps Forward, 6 Steps Back: The Art of Gratitude and Accomplishments

When we are often in the midst of our own darkness being grateful and seeing our triumphs are much harder to visualize.  We often hear from others including Professionals to implement a gratitude journal, as it may add some light to what we are made of, yet does it really work?! In the Oprah generation… Continue reading 3 Steps Forward, 6 Steps Back: The Art of Gratitude and Accomplishments

Upcoming Events

Founder and Therapist of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services, Parul Shah will be participating  in a number of Events in September. September 9th, 2017 – Speaking and Supporting Local FireFighters with First Responders Family Resiliency Support Group Ottawa September 22nd, 2017– On Air with Local Cogeco Tv,  discussing Mental Health and Diversity. September 28th, 2017 – Speaking to… Continue reading Upcoming Events

Is Anyone Out There? – Grieving Survivors of Suicide

September is Suicide Awareness Month and September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Two words (awareness & prevention) that describes the ability to reduce the amount of people who feel alone, utterly alone. Yet we continue to see a rise of suicide. According to WHO – about 800,000 people die by suicide every year (August… Continue reading Is Anyone Out There? – Grieving Survivors of Suicide

The Balancing Act – School and Anxiety

As beginning of a school year quickly approaches, many students whether in primary, secondary or post secondary are excited to start a new year of learning, yet there are many students who don’t feel the same way about school. According to a 2016 survey that was conducted by the Ontario Secondary, College and University Association,… Continue reading The Balancing Act – School and Anxiety

When We Band Aid Trauma

Mental health/illnesses are rising everyday and services are growing at a rapid pace, however when the demand is so high and supply becomes full, we become the band-aid society. What does that mean? When issues are only dealt with on a surface level . What happens if we continue to band-aid? We continue to see… Continue reading When We Band Aid Trauma

Defining Stigma

Hi “You’re crazy! You lied! You’ve changed! You need some real help! We will never know the “real” you! ” Stigma- it can alter a life even end a life. When we hear the word stigma we often look at it as a dark cloud, no one wants it, some are afraid to be around… Continue reading Defining Stigma