Community Engagement
Talks · Panels · Press
Mental health conversations that reach beyond our walls — into communities, classrooms, newsrooms, and living rooms.
Free and low-cost events hosted by or featuring Wellness Talks Health Centre.
July 20, 2026
British Columbia
Wellness Talks Health Centre is a proud sponsor of the upcoming 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.
Details coming soon
September 19, 2026
Simon Fraser University, Vancouver
Esha Shoker, Founder & Clinical Director of Wellness Talks Health Centre, will be a keynote speaker and panellist at the Bigger Ideas Conference™ at SFU — focused on BIPOC women's empowerment, leadership, and mental wellbeing.
RegisterLong-form interviews, television segments, and published writing on mental health, cultural identity, and family wellness.
Wellness Talks · Instagram · May 2026
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.
Read featureVancouver School Board · 2025
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
Keynote presentation on South Asian mental health and substance use — addressing stigma reduction, cultural barriers to care, and pathways toward community healing.
Read featureMMG · 2025
Presentation on attachment styles, childhood experiences, and financial behaviours — exploring how emotional patterns influence money management.
Read featureSunny Bajwa Podcast · 2024
Conversation on mental health, addiction recovery, and the role of community support in stigma reduction and culturally responsive care.
Read featureYour Lavaan · 2023
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
Clinical insight on Seasonal Affective Disorder including practical strategies to manage mood changes and support mental wellness during winter months.
HuffPost Canada · 2020
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
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
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.
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