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
Category: Mental Health
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
Peer Support – A Mental Health Circle
What is exactly peer support? Peer support was designed to fill in the gaps in our mental health support system. It is not an replacement of therapy, or any form of medical profession. Peer support is a way to share our story and knowing that there are others around us that have gone through a… Continue reading Peer Support – A Mental Health Circle
H.O.P.E – Hold On Pain Ends
You’ve seen the word; you’ve heard it many times and you’ve used the word – Hope. A word so powerful that it can omit pain. The catch, hope only provides its magical being when you feel it, when you speak it, and when you truly hear it. Hope brings us the belief system that there… Continue reading H.O.P.E – Hold On Pain Ends
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
Why Do We Need Mental Health Check Ins?
Doctors are always stressing to us about the importance of coming to their office for regular check ups to ensure that we continue to be healthy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But get this, did you know that such reminders isn’t limited to our physical health?! Mental Health Check Ins are as important as getting… Continue reading Why Do We Need Mental Health Check Ins?
Social Anxiety: Is It Real?
It’s so easy to feel “you’re losing it” when you have social anxiety. You’re heart races, your body tenses up, you become quite confused, and you feel every ache in your body. After hours later, you analyze the scenario you were in, dissecting how you should have handled the situation or environment. You feel quite… Continue reading Social Anxiety: Is It Real?
A Sense of Belonging – Social Media And The Impact On Our Mental Health
For the past decade, social media changed on how we think, look and interpret our world. Social media has given a platform for awareness on mental health, environment, injustice, political and social views. With a click of button, our world is interpreted through many eyes, however not all are seen in a positive light. Despite… Continue reading A Sense of Belonging – Social Media And The Impact On Our Mental Health