Spreading the anti-bullying movement beyond schools

Pink Shirt Day is next week (Feb. 23) and while the original premise of the day began with a focus on anti-bullying in schools, there is a global opportunity - and a strong need - to spread that message to workplaces, to community groups and right out to the sidewalks of our town.

It has been a challenging two years and for many, right now is arguably one of the hardest stretches of the pandemic. There are different views, perspectives and opinions. But that is what is beautiful about Canada and our community right here; we are diverse and dynamic.

That is something we need to celebrate with kindness and compassion.

If current events are impacting relationships with family and friends and you are struggling, please reach out. We are here to help.

Thank you,

Jason King
Executive Director

Pink Shirt Day is February 23

Cyberbullying is on the rise, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic during a time when more and more people spend considerable parts of their day online.

As we mark Pink Shirt Day next week, it is essential to take a moment and reflect on instances where we have maybe been guilty of cyberbullying or been a victim of it.

A recent survey done by Plan International showed 58 per cent of respondents had experienced harassment, including abusive language and cyberbullying, in a digital space.

Counselling for self-esteem

There are many areas of life that can impact our self worth. Sometimes our past experiences and relationships leave us feeling devalued and that you have received too much criticism. In addition, our thoughts can play a huge role in the struggle with low self esteem. All these factors can influence our tendency to focus on our weaknesses or flaws.

The goal in counselling is to help you identify your negative core beliefs - often automatic - which may show up as thoughts, feelings, and action tendencies. We look at how to recognize these automatic reactions and explore preferred experiences that build onto your confidence in your abilities. The aim is to restore healthy self esteem to a balanced, accurate view of yourself, both in your abilities and flaws.

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