“If you constantly think of it as a prison cell it’s always duhkha—suffering. But if you turn it into a meditation cell, then at least for a moment you will have a glimpse of freedom and joy, because you let go of that negativity.”
Buddhist nun Yin Kit teaches mindfulness meditation to prisoners in the Fraser Valley
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For three decades, his radio and television reports have brought the country and the world into Canadian homes. But “Curt Petrovich, CBC News” has been silent for two years now, on medical leave while he struggles with debilitating PTSD
It’s eating disorders awareness week in BC and across Canada Feb 1-7
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Are you a passionate, eager individual who wants to help others improve body image, reduce stigma of eating disorders, and spread awareness? Then the love our bodies, love ourselves movement is right for you
Using art to express and heal yourself
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Mehdi Naïmi says that good art therapy empowers people, strengthens relationships, brings peace of heart, and joy to life
Acquired brain injury in children and youth the focus of #Nanaimo seminar
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Nanaimo Brain Injury Society hosted experts in the field of acquired brain injury assessment, diagnosis, symptom management and return to play/academics, at a public seminar
Sarah’s story: Living as a ‘psychiatric refugee’ in Ontario
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“I’ve learned how to manage my depression with cognitive behavioural therapy and support from my family. I want to be able to direct my own treatment and recovery”
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