Be the Change: Homelessness
I sit in my seat and clap my hands as the speaker, Judy Graves, comes down from the podium at Stenberg’s Be The Change conference. What she shared was relevant and…
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Be the Change: Reconciliation
When I first heard about the Be the Change conference hosted by Stenberg College, my excitement rapidly grew. I did not know what to expect or that it would affect me…
Pink Shirt Day, a stand against bullying
Why? It is heartbreaking when we read about how bullying can sometimes lead to people taking their own lives. My heart sinks and I ask myself a one-word question, “Why?”…
Random Acts of Kindness
Things that brighten my day I appreciate witnessing random acts of kindness unfolding in public places. I could be jogging and catch a glimpse of a person chasing a bus…
Transformation Through Travel
My first love When I am not studying or reading about Human Development, my mind wanders to the days I was living out of a 50L backpack, trying to walk…
Students FOR Modular Housing
Ideas and inspiration Do you ever have an idea that makes perfect sense in your head but when you talk about it, the idea gets tainted with doubt and belittlement?…
5 tips for a balanced life
I am not a fitness coach nor am I a health professional but these are five things that help me get through a strenuous week that involves lots of reading,…
Hi, I’m Francisco
Greetings my fellow sleep deprived, caffeine induced procrastinators. My name is Francisco. Like San Francisco minus the “San”. I hope that helps. If not then I hope we can understand…
Meeting People Where They’re At
As a Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker, one of my biggest challenges is to meet people where they’re at and not where I want them to be. This means…
Getting to Know Your Community: Semiahmoo House Society
It’s always exciting to discover a hidden gem in your community. Sometimes the most beautiful places are right in front of us, and we just don’t know it yet. South…
What is Motivational Interviewing? A Guide for Outreach Worker Students
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered counselling style that uses techniques to strengthen people’s motivation to change behaviors. MI can be very helpful for anyone who wants to change their…
3 Common Mental Health Disorders that are Fueled by Loneliness
In recent years, healthcare professionals across various fields have conducted many studies in order to gain more knowledge on the cognitive and physical effects of loneliness. Some of the negative…
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