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Nicole Perry
Writing about mental health from a feminist counselling perspective
Last year, in partnership with the United Cultures of Canada Association (UCCA), I developed a workshop as part of a project called "Promoting Newcomer Mental Health through Education and Community Service." The project was graciously endorsed by the Family and Community Support Services of Alberta. The first workshop is intended to community leaders who support newcomers to Canada, and it consists of two videos that are already available online. In the first video, I walk you through what mental health is, the benefits of taking care of it, and the types of resources available so you can better support mental health for newcomers to Canada as a community leader. I also talk about the ADDRESSING framework developed by Pamela Hays, which is helpful to identify and understand the different biases we might have. In the second video, I talk about what is (and isn't) our role as community leaders, and propose that leadership is based on listening. Here, you can learn about what goes into good listening and how you can avoid some of the barriers you might encounter. Resources for Psychology Month February is National Psychology Month here in Canada! This month can prompt us to spread awareness to the general public about the scope and benefits of psychology across all areas of society, from the individual to the community levels. So I wanted to end this post with some extra resources I like and are specific to psychology.
Choosing a psychologist The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has a downloadable handout that goes over some common kinds of psychotherapy, how you can access it, and questions to ask your therapist. Click here to download. Similarly, in the article How to choose a psychologist by the American Psychological Association (APA), they go over when to seek psychological support, how to find it, and questions to consider when seeking therapy. Understanding mental health I really like the Made of Millions website to help people get more information about common mental health conditions. Check out especially their Explore the Spectrum page. The Psychologists’ Association of Alberta (PAA) has a free resource library that includes fact sheets, tip sheets, infographics, and more on a broad variety of topics. Check it out here!
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AuthorNicole Perry is a Registered Psychologist and writer with a private practice in Edmonton. Her approach is collaborative and feminist at its heart. She specializes in healing trauma, building shame resilience, and setting boundaries. About the Blog
This space will provide information, stories, and answers to big questions about some of my favorite topics - boundaries, burnout, trauma, self compassion, and shame resilience - all from a feminist counselling perspective. It's also a space I'm exploring and refining new ideas.
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