UpLift: Surrey, 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

The generous support of these amazing sponsors made this resource possible!

Grigore Counselling & Associates

Now Open in Langley, BC – Grigore Counselling & Associates!

Starting April 1st, our new mental health clinic offers affordable counselling from $100/hour for adults, children, and youth. Conveniently located off Highway 1, we’re easily accessible from Surrey, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Mission, and beyond. Our clinicians provide therapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Farsi to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and more. Book your FREE 20-min consult and start your journey to healing! Visit GrigoreCounselling.com today!

Tea Time Counselling Services

With over 15 years of experience as a registered social worker, I work with individuals and families to navigate challenges such as parent-teen conflicts, anxiety, depression, women’s and gender issues, and domestic violence. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and trauma practice, to support healing. I offer therapy in both English and Punjabi, as well as compassionate and tailored care to meet each client’s unique needs. Learn more.

Mann Counselling & Consulting

Mann Counseling and Consulting offers support for various mental health challenges and relationship concerns in a holistic, culturally-appropriate, and growth-oriented way. Therapy is offered in English and Punjabi and designed to your specific needs in an empathetic, open-minded manner. Counselling provides a safe place for you to speak freely, knowing that what is shared will be kept confidential. In-person and flexible virtual appointments are offered. Looking forward to supporting you. Learn more.

Kheprer Counselling

Kheprer Counselling offers specialized support for mental health, substance use, child (Autism & ADHD) and family concerns, and couples therapy. Our culturally competent team provides services in English, Punjabi, and Hindi, ensuring care that resonates with your unique needs. With flexible virtual sessions and in-person options, we make accessing support simple and effective. Take the first step toward healing and growth today—contact us and invest in your well-being. Learn more.

Portree Counselling Co.

Portree Counselling Co. is located in South Surrey and online, offering evidence-based, client-centred, and trauma-informed care. Our team of Registered Clinical Counsellors supports individuals, couples, children, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationships with yourself and others. We provide online booking, direct billing to various insurance companies, and a “Match With a Counsellor” tool. Book a free phone consultation on our website—we look forward to connecting with you! Learn more.

Deema Elkaswani Counselling

Deema Elkaswani Counselling offers culturally sensitive and non-judgmental therapy through online sessions and a flexible schedule. My goal is to work in collaboration with you where we will create a space that you feel safe and welcomed every time we meet. I help clients navigate a range of concerns, including personal and mental health struggles. Set up a free phone consultation and we can get started on taking care of you. Learn more.

Edge Counselling and Consulting

Edge Counselling and Consulting is a virtual practice offering specialized support for athletes and performers ages 13+. As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Mental Performance Consultant®, Veronika Moore is experienced in taking clients from struggling to strong with emotional and mental skills. Veronika supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life/sport transitions, performance anxiety, communication, injury processes, and improving overall confidence. Team workshops are also available. Book a free consultation 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 Surrey, you’ll find wonderful community organizations doing exactly that, stepping up to make a positive difference. Here are just a few that we think deserve a Badge of Awesome.