COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community Engagement & Media Features
Mental health conversations that reach beyond our walls — into communities, classrooms, newsrooms, and living rooms. Below is a record of our engagements, listed from most recent to earliest. Each reflects our ongoing commitment to accessible, culturally informed mental health education across British Columbia and beyond.
Upcoming Community Events
Honouring the Motherhood Transition – Mother’s Day Workshop for New Moms in Vancouver
Join Wellness Talks Health Centre and Golden Care Wellness for a supportive Mother’s Day workshop for new moms in postpartum and moms with young children. This intimate, in-person event offers emotional support, gentle therapeutic guidance, and community connection for mothers navigating the transition into motherhood.
Date: May 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Golden Care Wellness – Yaletown
Address: 1080 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC
Limited to 10 participants
This RCC-led postpartum group in Vancouver includes:
• Small, supportive group therapy discussion
• Gentle Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) support
• Snacks and beverages
• Self-care tote bag
• Connection with other new moms
This workshop is ideal for new mothers seeking postpartum mental health support or moms with young children, community, and a safe space to explore the emotional transition into motherhood.
Our Community Involvement & Media Contributions
Wellness Expo — Vancouver School Board
Mental health conversations that reach beyond our walls — into communities, classrooms, newsrooms, and living rooms. Below is a record of our engagements, listed from most recent to earliest. Each reflects our ongoing commitment to accessible, culturally informed mental health education across British Columbia and beyond.
Kaur Movement Gala
Delivered a keynote presentation on South Asian mental health and substance use, focusing on stigma reduction, cultural barriers to care, and pathways toward community healing.
MMG Workshop
Presented on the relationship between attachment styles, childhood experiences, and financial behaviours, helping participants understand how emotional patterns influence money management and decision-making.
Podcast Interview — Sunny Bajwa
Participated in a conversation focused on mental health, addiction recovery, and the role of community support in reducing stigma and improving access to culturally responsive care.
Podcast Interview — Your Lavaan
Discussed the cultural realities of South Asian weddings versus marriages, highlighting the irony of significant focus on wedding celebrations while often overlooking long-term relationship preparation and emotional compatibility.
CTV News Interview
Provided clinical insight on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), including practical strategies to manage mood changes and support mental wellness during winter months.
HuffPost Interview — Supporting Mental Health During the Holidays & Winter
Shared evidence-based strategies to help individuals manage stress, loneliness, and emotional overwhelm during the holiday season and winter period.
BC Notaries Magazine — Mental Health in the Workplace
Contributed expert commentary on workplace mental health, burnout prevention, and practical strategies organizations can implement to better support employee well-being.
Interview with Zara Durrani
TELUS StoryHive Feature - Click here to watch!
Invite Wellness Talks to Your Event
Our ongoing involvement in community events, media features, and public education initiatives reflects the trust placed in Wellness Talks Health Centre and our clinicians. We are proud to contribute to important conversations around mental health, relationships, and cultural well-being — and to be recognized as a trusted counselling practice within the communities we serve.
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Looking to have Wellness Talks participate or speak at your upcoming event? Reach out to us at info@wellnesstalkshealth.com to start the conversation.