Community Engagement

Community Engagement & Media Features

Talks · Panels · Press

Mental health conversations that reach beyond our walls — into communities, classrooms, newsrooms, and living rooms.

Events

Community events & workshops

Upcoming and recent events hosted by or featuring Wellness Talks Health Centre.

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Fully Booked

October 17, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 PM

Moss & Mind — A Creative Wellness Workshop

Mollie Nye House, Lynn Valley (North Vancouver)

A cozy evening of creativity and connection hosted by Wellness Talks Health Centre and Tree-D Canvas. Esha Shoker shares practical wellness tools for connecting creativity, mindfulness, and everyday well-being, while April from Tree-D Canvas guides guests through creating their own preserved moss artwork.

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Speakers beside the Bigger Ideas Conference banner at the Wellness as Infrastructure panel, Simon Fraser University

Completed

September 19, 2026

Wellness as Infrastructure — BIC Conference

Simon Fraser University, Vancouver

At the BIC Conference, Esha Shoker joined Paula Toledo for the panel Wellness as Infrastructure. Together, they explored how mental health, social connection, belonging, and sustainable ambition are deeply interconnected—and why wellness should not be something we prioritize only when we are struggling, but something we intentionally build into how we live, work, and lead.

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Wellness Talks Health Centre supporting the Rogers Jays Care Celebrity Golf Classic

Completed

July 20, 2026

Rogers Jays Care Celebrity Golf Classic — Wellness Talks Sponsor

British Columbia

Wellness Talks Health Centre was a proud sponsor of the Rogers Jays Care Celebrity Golf Classic — a fundraiser supporting Challenger Baseball, a program that creates accessible, inclusive baseball opportunities for youth with cognitive and physical disabilities across BC.

As Seen In

Past media features

Long-form interviews, television segments, and published writing on mental health, cultural identity, and family wellness.

Wellness Talks · Instagram · May 2026
Mother's Day Workshop Recap — Honouring the Motherhood Transition
Recap reel from our 'Honouring the Motherhood Transition' Mother's Day workshop — a small-group therapy discussion, Traditional Chinese Medicine support, and connection for new moms and moms with young children.
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Vancouver School Board · 2025
Wellness Expo — Mental Health Community Engagement
Wellness Talks at the Vancouver School Board Wellness Expo, leading mental-health community engagement with students, educators, and families.
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Kaur Movement · 2025
Kaur Movement Gala — Keynote on South Asian Mental Health
Keynote presentation on South Asian mental health and substance use — addressing stigma reduction, cultural barriers to care, and pathways toward community healing.
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MMG · 2025
Workshop — Attachment, Childhood, and Financial Behaviours
Presentation on attachment styles, childhood experiences, and financial behaviours — exploring how emotional patterns influence money management.
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Sunny Bajwa Podcast · 2024
Mental Health, Addiction Recovery & Community Support
Conversation on mental health, addiction recovery, and the role of community support in stigma reduction and culturally responsive care.
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Your Lavaan · 2023
Cultural Realities of South Asian Weddings vs. Marriages
Discussion on the cultural realities of South Asian weddings versus marriages — highlighting the focus on celebration over relationship preparation.
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CTV News · 2022
Seasonal Affective Disorder — Clinical Insight
Clinical insight on Seasonal Affective Disorder including practical strategies to manage mood changes and support mental wellness during winter months.
HuffPost Canada · 2020
Supporting Mental Health During the Holidays & Winter
Evidence-based strategies for managing stress, loneliness, and emotional overwhelm during the holiday season and winter.
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The Scrivener — BC Notaries Association · Fall 2022
Mental Health in the Workplace
Expert commentary on burnout prevention and organizational strategies to support employee well-being, published in the BC Notaries Association quarterly.
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TELUS STORYHIVE · 2021
Interview with Zara Durrani
Featured interview with Zara Durrani on TELUS STORYHIVE — sharing the story of Wellness Talks and culturally responsive counselling.
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We deliver panels, workshops, and keynote talks on trauma, burnout, cultural identity, neurodiversity, and workplace mental health. Reach out to discuss your event.

Community events & workshops

Moss & Mind — A Creative Wellness Workshop

Wellness as Infrastructure — BIC Conference

Rogers Jays Care Celebrity Golf Classic — Wellness Talks Sponsor

Past media features

Mother's Day Workshop Recap — Honouring the Motherhood Transition

Wellness Expo — Mental Health Community Engagement

Kaur Movement Gala — Keynote on South Asian Mental Health

Workshop — Attachment, Childhood, and Financial Behaviours

Mental Health, Addiction Recovery & Community Support

Cultural Realities of South Asian Weddings vs. Marriages

Seasonal Affective Disorder — Clinical Insight

Supporting Mental Health During the Holidays & Winter

Mental Health in the Workplace

Interview with Zara Durrani

Interested in having Wellness Talks speak at your event or organization?