4 Mindfulness Tips: Navigating New Beginnings in Canada This blog was written by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist, Alicia Rasul. As a newcomer who has just arrived in a new country, the settlement process may be difficult at first as you are still trying to learn the Canadian culture, the environment and…
How to Build a Good Mental Health as a Newcomer Moving to a new country can be an exciting and life-changing experience. You may face many challenges adapting to a new culture, language, and social norms, which can affect your mental health. While mental health does not mean the same thing as mental illness, having poor…
This blog was written by YMCA Newcomer Information Centre Information and Referral Specialist Doris Garcia. The COVID-19 pandemic and being in quarantine has changed the routine of our daily lives. These days, we have to work from home to avoid getting sick. We have to manage work with limited equipment and space and have virtual…
