Libraries are often referred to as “third places”, a term popularized by sociologist Ray Oldenburg to describe places outside of home (the “first place”) and work or [...]
Compassion is an emotional response to the struggles of others combined with a real, authentic desire to help lessen their suffering. Compassion is something we can extend to others, and to [...]
Compassion is an emotional response to the struggles of others combined with a real, authentic desire to help lessen their suffering. Although compassion is often discussed as a way to help [...]
Mental Health Week is an annual awareness and advocacy campaign led by the Canadian Mental Health Association, which strives to increase awareness of mental health and advocate for increased [...]
The winter holiday season can bring expected and unexpected thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This can be especially true for those who have experienced a loss and are grieving. In this blog [...]
Stress: What is it, and How Can We Manage it? In 2017, as part of an identified strategy, the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council underwent a project to collect stress, life promotion, and [...]
Join WRSPC for World Suicide Prevention Day 2023! Established internationally on September 10th, 2003, World Suicide Prevention Day presents an opportunity for communities to gather, connect, and [...]
Have you ever heard of the term “safety plan” and wondered what it meant? This blog may help! In this blog, we discuss: What safety planning is and how it can help to keep people safe from [...]
Across the world, June is recognized as Pride Month, an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the existence, diversity, and accomplishments of the 2sLGBTQ+ community. Pride month also serves [...]
In Canada, June is the national awareness month for many things, including Pride Month and Men’s Mental Health Month! To show support and encourage help-seeking behaviour, WRSPC has compiled a [...]