UpLift: Kelowna, B.C. - 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!

Kelowna Psychologists Group

Kelowna Professional Group (KPG) and Kelowna Psychologists Group are a group of trusted mental health professionals in the Okanagan, offering comprehensive psychological services for children, teens, and adults. With a dedicated team of experienced psychologists and therapists, we provide assessments, therapy, and support for a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more. Our goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can grow, heal, and thrive, both personally and professionally. Learn more.

Lokahi Wellness Collective

At Lokahi Wellness Collective, Lisa offers trauma-informed counselling for adults facing relational trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. She integrates evidence-based approaches like EMDR and the Safe and Sound Protocol, personalizing each session to meet client needs. With a holistic perspective, she provides a supportive space for healing and growth. Wherever you are on your journey, you don’t have to do it alone—book a free consultation to explore your options. Learn more.

YLW Counselling & Psychotherapy

Miriam works within a holistic framework recognizing the inseparable connection between mental health, and emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing. She uses evidence-based approaches to support clients with symptoms of anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation; and specializes in working with traumatic stress. Whatever your reasons for exploring counselling, you are invited to show up as you are. Not sure where to start, or what kind of support you are looking for? Schedule a complimentary consultation to begin. Learn more.

Better Chapter Counselling

At Better Chapter Counselling, we are dedicated to providing professional mental health counselling specifically tailored to men. I understand the unique challenges that men face in today’s society, and I am here to help with relationships, anger, motivation, trauma, substance use and more. My approach focuses on providing a non-judgmental space for men to explore their emotions and develop healthy coping mechanisms. If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, don’t hesitate to reach out and book a free consultation! Available in person or online. 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 Kelowna 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!

Central Okanagan Food Bank

Making sure there’s food on every table.

Kelowna Women’s Shelter

Providing sanctuary in times of need.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central & Southern Interior of BC

Building a stronger community, one relationship at a time.

KGH Foundation

Ensuring you have quality care when you need it most.

Habitat For Humanity Okanagan

Building homes and hope for a brighter future.

Okanagan 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 Kelowna, B.C. area. Here’s just a sampling.

Advanced Women’s Health

Alive Counselling

Allison Crosby Counselling Services

Ana Gauthier-Ricciuti Counselling and Coaching

Anna Glassco Counselling

Another Chapter Counselling

Attuned Wellness

Avril Paice Counselling & Consulting Services

Axis Behavioural Health

Barbara Kates Counselling & Psychotherapy

BC Sexual Wellness

Better Chapter Counselling