Pro Bono Counselling Services Pro bono counselling involves offering therapeutic services without a fee. This approach aims to make mental health care accessible to individuals who might otherwise be unable to afford it. Master’s degree interns, who are typically completing their graduate programs in fields like psychology or counselling, often participate in pro bono work […]
Mental health is just as important as physical health. However, despite the growing awareness about mental health issues, many people still hesitate to seek help when they need it. This is due to several reasons, including stigma, fear of judgement, and a lack of knowledge about available resources. It’s essential to understand that seeking help […]
We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has been part of Our Journey in 2022. Giving thanks has been shown to enhance our moods, decrease stress and drastically improve our overall level of health and well being. In a time of giving thanks, we want to reflect on the gratitude we can […]
Everyone is talking about mental health, more people are receiving mental health support than ever before. As we continue raising awareness of mental health conditions, there seems to be a gap in the provision or awareness of the services themselves. Awareness doesn’t automatically lead to acceptance or understanding, so there is still stigma around mental […]
The concept of self-care refers to taking care of yourself physically, mentally and emotionally. Above maintaing a healthy diet and getting ample rest, self-care goes beyond the basics and involves activities that have a significant, positive impact on our mental health as well. Self-care is a general term that describes everything you do deliberately for […]
As mindsets shift, we see an increase in the number of job-hoppers in recent times. Gone are the days where blind loyalty to a company would be rewarded and we see many people taking a leap of faith and exploring careers they would not even consider at the start of their journeys. Such was the […]
Mental health is never easy to talk about. At Our journey, we aim to empower people through inspiring hope. In light of World mental health day, we want to shine a light on people that have experienced challenges with their mental health. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of […]
A good counsellor isn’t necessary a well-known practitioner with high qualifications but rather one who is committed to professional and personal development. While counselling theories are important, a client might benefit more from a genuine connection with their counsellor. Whether we have 10 years, 20 years, 30 years of experience, we should always be brutally […]