In today’s interconnected world, where social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives, the impact of bullying has extended beyond traditional schoolyard …
Turning Over A New Leaf
Our Approaches to ‘Trauma-Informed’ Work: A Shift in Our Lens on Teaching, Leading, Learning, & Care Understanding trauma and its impact can be difficult. This …
Ally-ship and Mental Health:
Strengthening Bonds in June, a Month of Celebration and Reflection Image From the Independent (2023): https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pride-flag-month-redesign-inclusive-b1863630.html Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk, June 2023 Pride Mom, Advocate, Educator, Mental …
Reconciliation Awards: Tokenism or Real Reconciliation?
Image Taken By Judy Jaunzems-Fernuk (Wanuskewin by Moonlight) An Open Letter to The YWCA Calls to Action as Non-Indigenous Canadians Regarding Awards Ceremonies and Categories …
Social Media and the Impact on Our Mental Health
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. From scrolling through Instagram feeds and Snapchat to following Twitter timelines, we spend countless …
Gaining Access to Our Power: Moods and the Mind
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and …
Bullying & Mental Health
Bullying is associated with many mental health problems, including eating disorders, self-harm, anxiety, and depression. Victims are also more likely to have low self-esteem and suffer from …
Mental Health: Is the Crisis Real?
The Centre for Addictions and Mental Health Canada states[1]: the world is in the grips of a mental health crisis, also noting however, that knowing …
Mental Health – It’s Not What You Think.
Breaking the Stigma Around What it Means to Be Human Have you ever heard someone talk about mental health and thought, “that has nothing to …
Judy’s Book Recommendations & Themes for Mental Health Literature
The following book selections cover both the art and the science of the human mind and experience. The Human Curriculum™ is dependent on personal connections …