Microaggressions: Understanding, Identifying, and Addressing Them.

In today’s diverse society, it is crucial to address and eliminate behaviours that perpetuate discrimination and inequality. Microaggressions, although often subtle, can have a profound impact on individuals who experience them. This blog post aims to shed light on microaggressions, provide examples to help identify them, and offer advice on how to respond when experiencing […]

Disordered Eating: The Problem Is Not Our Bodies, The Problem Is Our Culture

Disordered eating is complex and affect millions of individuals worldwide. While these disorders are often discussed in the context of individual struggles, it is essential to recognize that the problem lies not within our bodies, but within our culture. Society’s obsession with unrealistic beauty standards, constant dieting, and the normalization of unhealthy eating behaviors have […]

The Power of Self-Care: Nurturing Your Mental Health

In today’s fast-paced world, where demands and pressures seem never-ending, taking care of our mental well-being has become more crucial than ever. Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often forget to prioritize the most important person in our lives: ourselves. This is where self-care comes into play – an intentional act of […]

Happy Life! – Affirmations and Gratitude Group

An anonymous and online group to share positive affirmations and gratitude, as well as read those of others, to promote happiness. Positive affirmations are positive phrases or statements used to challenge negative or unhelpful thoughts, whereas gratitude is a deep appreciation for someone or something that produces positivity. Based on Positive Psychology philosophy and backed […]

YMCA Y Mind Groups

Everyone experiences worries and anxiety. The key is to learn how to make sure these don’t get in the way of doing things you care about! The Y Mind curriculum is geared towards: Engaging young people in early-intervention mental wellness support. Teach participants skills to cope with mild to moderate anxiety. Educate participants on the […]