“It is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
“It is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”
Nowhere is the impact of trauma, colonization and oppression more apparent than in indigenous communities. Learning to fuel wellness then, is a defiant, yet critical act.
Mental Health services, much like the Canadian medical system, is mostly reactionary in nature. Diagnosis, intervention, treatment and supports are rooted in problem identification and modification. In many ways, we live in a society that fuels illness by default. The continual growth of mental health diagnosis and treatment issues across the country are evidence of this. Nowhere is the impact of trauma, colonization and oppression more apparent than in indigenous communities. Learning to fuel wellness then, is a defiant, yet critical act.
Our programs aim to enhance outcomes in all areas of wellness. To help individuals first understand what fueling well-being involves, to react earlier in the growth process and to shift from fueling illness (status quo) to fueling optimal wellness first.