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Blog: Play and Physical Literacy in Children

by Web Administrator | March 28, 2023 | Blog: Miscellaneous, Social Issues: Children

Blog: Play and Physical Literacy in Children February 18, 2020 By Rebecca Jansen, ESPC Volunteer   Physical literacy is a fundamental aspect of overall health and well-being, yet it is often overlooked in terms of a skill that requires development, particularly...

Blog: Need for Literacy in Most Jobs

by Web Administrator | March 14, 2023 | Blog: Miscellaneous, Social Issues: General

Blog: Need for Literacy in Most Jobs Literacy fosters lifelong learning and enhances skills and abilities amongst. It is critical to recognize and understand the advantages of literacy as well as the disadvantages that people may encounter as a result of not having...

Blog: Space for Mental Health in Social Policy

by Web Administrator | February 28, 2023 | Blog: Miscellaneous, Social Issues: Health

Blog: Space for Mental Health in Social Policy February 18, 2020 Over the years, mental health has become part of the daily conversation for many, and there is a need for social policies that create collaboration space to improve human well-being.  By Eanimi Deborah...

Blog: World Day of Social Justice – Current Status and What’s Next? 

by Web Administrator | February 17, 2023 | Blog: Miscellaneous

Blog: World Day of Social Justice – Current Status and What’s Next?  February 18, 2020 The impacts of COVID-19 have made social justice progress backward. This progress can only advance again with action-oriented policies and programs that shall be attainable and...

Blog: From Trauma to Healing: The Impact of Childhood Abuse and Neglect on Adult Mental Health

by Web Administrator | February 14, 2023 | Blog: Miscellaneous, Social Issues: Health

Blog: From Trauma to Healing: The Impact of Childhood Abuse and Neglect on Adult Mental Health February 18, 2020 Childhood trauma not only affects the present lives of children, but it can affect their future as adults. Their mental health can be impacted for the long...

Blog: Mental Health Struggles as a Newcomer to Canada: Finding a Sense of Belonging 

by Web Administrator | February 10, 2023 | Blog: Miscellaneous, Social Issues: Health, Social Issues: Immigration

Blog: Mental Health Struggles as a Newcomer to Canada: Finding a Sense of Belonging  February 18, 2020 Immigrants suffer from loneliness and shock when moving to a new country. It is important to know why this happens and understand some of their experiences...
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