It feels like just a moment ago it was last March and I was reflecting on International Women’s Day. Fast forward and the world feels to be in a much different place than it was a year ago. This year I was very fortunate to attend an event hosted by our local Halton Women’s Place … Read more
International Youth Day is important to those of every age. The name alone triggers feelings of hope and optimism in me as I look at the newer generations and see a stirring wave of possibility. It is a tangible, almost physical feature of youth. Many of humanity’s best instincts surface in our desire to nurture … Read more
Did you know there was an International Self-Care Day? I did not until very recently. In all honesty, I thought this was a bit curious. The concept of self-care seems to have really taken off over the last 30 or so years. As a therapist, I am completely bought in to the idea of taking … Read more
June is Men’s Health month and while physical health readily comes to mind when we think of men’s health, this is equally a great time to reflect on some of the significant mental health challenges faced by men and male-identifying individuals. Gender plays a significant role in all areas of health. Men experience some unique … Read more
During this Sexual Violence prevention Month, the criminal justice response has made headlines. Unfortunately, this was not positive news about successful prevention programs. Instead, the headlines spoke of sexual assault advocates feeling frustrated and silenced as a private member’s bill entitled Lydia’s Law was not debated in the House as planned. This bill, raised by … Read more
As this significant day approached , my inbox was flooded with different opportunities to attend various events to recognize International Women’s Day. As a leader of an organization which has a major focus on responding to and working to eradicate abuse and violence against women, such invitations are plentiful and too numerous to embrace all … Read more