They're not local, so we're breaking from our three week old tradition of showcasing some of the funnest instagram feeds from the neighbourhood (@pembyboa, @pvtatrails, @vanessastarkart kicked us off.) But after spying the most stunning Canada Day sunrise crowd shot, I discovered this inspiring feed, @chasingsunrise, which is basically a call to action to get out … Continue reading Instagram feature friday: @chasingsunrise
Save the Date of April 20, 6p.m for the second session in the Mental Health Speaker Series hosted by the Pemberton Public Library, from the Sea to Sky Mental Health Partnership. Dr. Kristin Buhr will address managing anxiety in your family and it will include some general information about anxiety, some general self-help strategies for … Continue reading Speaker Series: Managing Anxiety in Your Family, April 20 (Plus a Plug for Play.)
I must admit that I felt sorry for the potato back when it was fell out of favour - but now avoiding sugar is the flavour-of-the-month, and the idea of paying more attention to what I eat, in order to consume less sneaky sugar, is slowly growing on me. Laura Zgud planted the seed during … Continue reading Sugar: not as sweet as it seems
It can be challenging to live in the moment when it feels like there a million and one things to do and places to go. However, paying attention to the moment will help reduce stress and will bring more joy into the day! Being present will not lead to a less productive day. In fact, … Continue reading Live in the Moment: How to Be More Present
The Innovations in Mental Health Partnership is hosting a workshop on December 8th to identify community mental health priorities for the Sea to Sky Corridor. The workshop is open to residents, parents, employers, planners, service providers… They want to hear from everyone! Lunch will be provided, Monday December 8th, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm, Totem Hall, … Continue reading Register now and Help set Mental Health Priorities for the Sea to Sky Corridor, December 8
I already regret not committing to eat a piece of chocolate daily, as my #50DayWellnessChallenge, and after reading this article, I'm thinking I should have picked meditation, too. It sounds like a joke to promote "meditation hacks" - ie a fast-track to a slower state of mindfulness... but as the article reports, Mike Brooks, psychologist … Continue reading Wellness: try meditation
In the wake of Mental Illness Awareness Week and Thanksgiving, Sea to Sky Innovations in Mental Health share this blog post, part of a broader mission to encourage our communities to take time to focus on mental health every day.
That everyone has the support and an understanding from the community for their mental wellness no matter where on the spectrum they are. That was one response on the Sea to Sky survey, currently online and seeking your input on a vision for mental health throughout the corridor. What's yours? Sea to Sky Innovations in … Continue reading Share your vision for mental health in the Sea to Sky
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