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03/17/2026

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Supportive articles to help people cope with stress, learn effective strategies for coping with stress, low self esteem, or get help after a breakup. 

10/25/2025

https://www.yourstoryevolved.com/news-1/2025/10/25/why-you-assume-something-bad-will-happen-and-how-to-change-it

For many adult survivors of childhood emotional neglect, living with the assumption that something bad is about to happen can feel like a reality of life. Studies suggest that children who experience neglect often have difficulty distinguishing between anger and other negative emotional expressions

10/08/2025

The next time you see someone who is unhoused and dealing with mental-health issues, have some compassion as opposed to callousness.

10/01/2025

What's your favorite "comfort" watch right now?

Supportive articles to help people cope with stress, learn effective strategies for coping with stress, low self esteem, or get help after a breakup. 

08/15/2025

www.yourstoryevolved.com/news-1/2025/8/14/why-am-i-so-tired-even-thought-im-not-doing-that-much

Sally sat down heavily, taking her shoes off and yawning as she pulled her feet beneath her on the couch. She sighed deeply and rested her chin in her hand. “I don’t know why I’m so tired, but I just feel exhausted.” The imaginary client above is a composite of many people working in film an...

04/30/2025

In the wake of the heartbreaking tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, many of us are feeling shock, grief, and uncertainty. The BCACC is offering a free one-hour webinar for anyone looking for support — whether you're seeking guidance on how to talk with children about what happened or looking for ways to manage feelings of worry, sadness, or overwhelm. Tomorrow, May 1st:

LINK TO REGISTER -

ONLINE The BCACC is committed to supporting our communities during this time of profound grief and loss following the Lapu Lapu Festival tragedy. We’ve heard from many individuals, communities, and counsellors seeking ways to help and to heal. In response, we are offering this free, one-hour webin...

10/09/2024

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Mental health should not be a luxury but a right. As defined by the World Health Organization: "mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with life stresses, realize their abilities, learn well, work effectively, and contribute to their community. It is more than just the absence of mental disorders." So mental health is more than just feeling okay or not awful, but an optimal state that supports our greatest potential as human beings. Employers, what systems and practices might best support the mental well-being of your employees? What gets in the way of mental well-being at work?

09/23/2024

Are you feeling stressed, insecure, and maybe even a bit hopeless? I just finished this meditation, that will support you in accessing your own inner treasures:
https://youtu.be/45VZwpKwSLQ?si=u3cdGsPt6vni7xKz

Remember, no matter what, you are worthy of love and compassion. Hope this brightens your day!

If you're feeling overwhelmed, insecure, or simply down on yourself, this meditation is for you. The Treasures Within gently guides you back to the essence o...

03/13/2024

https://www.yourstoryevolved.com/news-1/2023/10/11/lz6yd0wzjx228rlhiubzla591z68v5

Welcome to the generation of Broke and Beat. Or at least it can feel like it at times. Vancouver is Canada’s most expensive city to live in and according to a Vancouver Sun article, published Nov. 8, 2023 , has one of the lowest median incomes compared to 59 other comparable urban centers. Many

09/19/2022

Just sharing a meditation for folks who may need a little support if going through a relationship ending or difficulty:

https://insighttimer.com/maedean2021/guided-meditations/self-compassion-meditation-to-cope-with-a-breakup

04/13/2022

I've written a blog post called the "Long Tail of Trauma" based on my response to the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident. I hope it encourages thoughtful dialogue on healing from trauma.

Supportive articles to help people cope with stress, learn effective strategies for coping with stress, low self esteem, or get help after a breakup. 

06/03/2020

www.yourstoryevolved.com/news-1/2020/6/3/self-care-for-black-and-brown-folks-in-vancouver