How to Live a Happier Iranian Life A few years ago, we went to see a rental apartment that was advertised in a Persian newspaper. Since we had made an appointment with the owner, we arrived at the door on time and rang the door bell. The door was opened by a middle…
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.
Canada Day
Canada Day Celebration is day of learning for many of us. A day to experience and to feel the feelings we have about this national day for connections. July First is the official birthday for Canada. This day has a different meaning for every one of us; we celebrate it because: · We live in…
First Impression
First Impression makes us believe whether we can start a relationship with some one or whether we have to wait. Read this memory about a fist impression part of how we communicate with one another. Sometimes entering from back door. You know what it means! Many years ago, I met with an elderly woman whom…
Wants and Hopes
We all have many Wants and Hopes. Yes, at times, we might not be aware of what do we really want and what do we really hope for. Many years ago, as a newcomer to Sweden, I was trying to register for a language course. The lady behind the desk asked me, “What courses would…
Our Global Identity
Our Global Identity and Culture of Migration. What is that? Some of us have moved around the globe, yet, we are missing something. Some of us are always in move, from continent to continent, country to country, and city to city. We have not found our global identity yet. We Iranian live around the world…