UpLift: Edmonton, Alberta - Badge of Awesome

Enjoy a few laughs while revving up your resilience

No matter who you are, we all face stretches of stormy weather. UpLift is a one-of-a-kind wellness program designed to help you navigate those difficult times.

This webinar series was created by Josh Martin: a cancer survivor, author and regular guest facilitator for the Canadian Mental Health Association. In each of the modules below, you’ll find obstacle-busting advice and practical resources, drawing on lessons learned from life’s awesome and absurd moments.

Special thanks

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors for making this resource possible!

Ikigai Integrative

Hey! I’m Jason. I talk about sex so you don’t have to feel weird doing it. My goal is to help you navigate intimacy, connection, and those tricky conversations no one teaches us how to have. I work with people of all ages, orientations, and backgrounds because everyone deserves a safe, judgment-free space. Sex shouldn’t be awkward, but if it is, I’ve got you. Let’s break the stigma and make talking about sex feel normal. Learn more.

Dover Psychology and Consulting

We understand that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable so we’ve created a space where you can show up exactly as you are, knowing you’ll be met with genuine, compassionate, and trauma-informed care. Our team offers evidence-based practices including specialized care for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and unhealthy coping. Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, child therapy, or couples counseling, we are committed to walking alongside you as you work toward personal healing and post-traumatic growth. Learn more.

Strength Counselling Services

Strength Counselling Services offers online-only, affordable, culturally sensitive therapy. Our licensed, experienced therapists prioritize client needs, maintain ethical standards, and provide expert guidance. We offer comprehensive goal assessments, regular progress checks, and collaboration with other professionals. Ensuring privacy, transparency, and fostering mental wellness, we help clients manage challenges, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth. Learn more.

Enjoy a free wellness webinar series

Lift up your inner awesomeness. Each self-directed module below features entertaining stories from my many misadventures, advice about tackling adversity and a collection of practical resources.

Module 1. Making your own luck: Lessons learned from a coin flip

Module 2. Improving adaptability: Lessons learned from an absurd Christmas tree

Module 3. Embracing teamwork: Lessons learned from a rogue haybale

Module 4. Leveraging tools: Lessons learned from a poorly chosen sledgehammer

Module 5. Learning humility: Lessons learned from a very brief career as a valet

Module 6. Failing forward: Lessons learned from banshee babies and buttered butts

Module 7. Avoiding shortcuts: Lessons learned from a giant backpack

Module 8. Redefining success: Lessons learned from an idiotic bet

Module 9. Letting go: Lessons learned from a gooey pit of clay

Module 10. Taking responsibility: Lessons learned from trying to catch a train

Module 11. Getting creative: Lessons learned from the toboggan hill

Module 12. Fuelling motivation: Lessons learned from sleeping in a barn

Module 13. Handing over control: Lessons learned from riding in a shopping cart

Module 14. Practising gratitude: Lessons learned from a very special list

Module 15. Prioritizing self-care: Lessons learned from a surprise birthday celebration

Module 16. Creating lasting change: Lessons learned from life’s awesome and absurd moments

Celebrate local difference-makers

As Mr. Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And throughout the Edmonton area, you’ll find wonderful community organizations doing exactly that, stepping up to make a positive difference. Here are a few that we think deserve a Badge of Awesome. Click on the images below to learn more!

Edmonton’s Food Bank

Making sure there’s food on every table.

WIN House

Providing sanctuary in times of need.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area

Building a stronger community, one relationship at a time.

University Hospital Foundation

Ensuring you have quality care when you need it most.

Habitat For Humanity Edmonton

Building homes and hope for a brighter future.

Edmonton Humane Society

Caring for our furry friends.

Local resources directory

Looking for a helping hand? Whatever obstacle you’re facing, you’ll find all kinds of therapists and other wellness practitioners in the Edmonton area. Here’s just a sampling.

Accelerate Psychology

Alberta Therapy Co.

Amy Koble, Registered Psychologist

ARCH Psychological Services

Ascend Psychology

Aspen Wellness Centre

Attia Counselling

Balance Counselling

Balance Counselling Therapy

BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre

Blake Psychological

Bridge Psychological