Nouroz symbolizes growth, change, and human development. In our Iranian culture we celebrate Nouroz which is the first day of spring. We have to acknowledge the fact that Afghans, Tajiks, and several other nations also celebrate Nouroz. Without doubt we are proud of our connection to the mother earth, the only reason for our New…
Author: Poran Poregbal
My name is Poran Poregbal. I am a licenced - registered clinical counsellor and registered social worker. My practice of counselling psychology is based on a culturally and trauma-informed basis. I am offering individual and couple counselling sessions.
I am offering treatment for symptoms of Emotional Disorders such as Anxiety, Depression, Obsession, Phobia, Trauma, and Post Trauma Stress.
In my practice of Counselling Psychology, I do pay attention to my client's history, sense of self, level of motivation for change, resiliency level and the existence of past traumas in life. At times, a couple of sessions of clinical counselling helps individuals to appreciate their patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. We can learn to understand the meaning of our emotions and to develop kindness to ourselves. Change of habits and mindset requires hard work; Still possible.
عملکرد مغز
تحقیقات در مورد عملکرد مغز ما را امرزه به دنیای جدیدی از تکامل و تحول میرساند. ما میدانیم چرا که ما یاد میگیریم که یک روش کار خاص خودمان داشته باشیم. ما یک خبر میشنویم، و یک تصویر و یا هزاران تصویر در ذهن خود میبینیم. ما یک فکر میکنیم و هزاران فکر دیگر در…
Iranian Women and Boundaries
In the year of 2008, I had the opportunity to attend several meetings with women and men within my community. In one specific female only group, I had the chance to discuss topics that women appreciated greatly. In three different sessions extended over couple of months, I managed to listen to these women’s concerns while…
Observing a Community Grow
It is exhilarating to notice the growing need for creating a community in the midst of our large population of Iranian residing here in British Columbia. In Vancouver similar to every other place, Iranians work hard to find a meaning for their life. For this reason, there are now several groups who engage individuals to…
Notes From A Youth Symposium
The other day I attended a Youth Symposium in celebration of Black History Month. This was the second annual Symposium that originally was the idea of a young man who believes in helping African-Canadian youth to learn about their identity embedded in race, culture, and history. Listening to the speakers you could realize how much…