Social Isolation and Youth

Social Isolation and Youth One of the greatest concerns as we move through Covid is the impact on mental health as a result of social isolation on youth. Specifically in regards to young people, the social isolation of Covid could and likely will have a significant...

Mental Health and Trauma

There is a crisis that hardly gets talked about. If we look closely at almost any major city there is an enormous problem that hides in the crevices. Vancouver’s downtown eastside is exactly this. A growing crisis of homelessness, addiction, abuse, sex trade,...

Friends and Family with Anxiety

To help the friends, family and partners of those suffering anxiety, the friends and family blog forum was created. The people who support their loves one with anxiety have a tough job. Anxiety, depression, ptsd, and other stress related conditions are painful. These...

Sailing Away

All Smiles BlogSailing Away A Homeless Man Rocks the Piano and it Changes His LifeThis story continues. This video went viral and doors started opening up for this man.  It appears that this video has helped reunite him with his son who he has not seen for 15 years...

Music in the Streets

All Smiles Blog Music in the Streets This musician plays his heart out for his Italian balcony audience. This is a wonderful example of the power of music and the power of human connection triumphing in tough times.

Music in Italy

Uplift Blog Music in Italy Shut in or not this musician plays his heart for his Italian balcony audience.
Social Isolation and Youth

Social Isolation and Youth

Social Isolation and Youth One of the greatest concerns as we move through Covid is the impact on mental health as a result of social isolation on youth. Specifically in regards to young people, the social isolation of Covid could and likely will have a significant...

Mental Health and Trauma

Mental Health and Trauma

There is a crisis that hardly gets talked about. If we look closely at almost any major city there is an enormous problem that hides in the crevices. Vancouver’s downtown eastside is exactly this. A growing crisis of homelessness, addiction, abuse, sex trade,...

Anxiety Blog

Anxiety Blog This is a venue for information on anxiety, depression and stress related conditions. It is meant to provide content that helps people understand emotional conditions and to provide direction for healing. 

Anxiety and Communication: Talking Through Pain (Part 1)

Anxiety and Communication: Talking Through Pain (Part 1)

Talking Through Anxiety: Communication for Healing Anxiety, depression and other stress related conditions have been traditionally very difficult to talk about. Thankfully, this is changing. The world has become more aware of anxiety conditions. Mental and emotional...

Anxiety and Communication: Talking Through Pain (Part 2)

Anxiety and Communication: Talking Through Pain (Part 2)

Talking through Anxiety: Too Much of a Good Thing? Talking through anxiety and depression is a good thing. In fact a great thing. The benefits are many. The upside is tremendous. And talking about pain, suffering the emotional turmoil is crucial for recovery....

Anxiety In Youth

Anxiety In Youth

Part 1: Intro to Youth Anxiety What's going on with stress, anxiety and depression in children and youth? When I first started working in schools, I realized that there is an extensive process and protocol in getting clearance. Unmistakably, the number one priority...