Episode 34 - Meet Melanie Taylor - Men's Mental Health and Support Is Available

Hello and welcome to Episode 34 I would like you to meet Melanie Taylor. Melanie is born and raised a Calgarian, and proud of it! She comes from a large family that faced its challenges early on in life, which ignited her passion for the helping professions. After high school Melanie upgraded the courses she needed and applied for and was accepted into the social work program at MRU. Melanie then transferred to the U of C to complete her bachelors and graduate degree in social work, with a specialization in adult mental health and addiction. While Melanie was in school she gave birth to two amazing humans that she loves dearly and they inspired the work she does today. After the birth of her son it became clear to her early on that how boys are raised in today's society, isn't helpful and at times, can be harmful. The "boys don't cry" culture is still alive and well and this has to change. Today Melanie works with adults that struggle with identifying and feeling emotions which impacts their life in multiple ways. In her work, Melanie started to notice there is a real lack of support and space for men's mental health, and this was something she wanted to help change. So, Melanie created a men's informational support - a 6 week support group where men can learn about the topics that impact and matter to them (mental health, trauma, healthy relationships, and emotions), and it also provides time and space for men to connect and support one another. This group starts January 16th, from 6:30pm-8:30pm every Tuesday for 6 weeks. The final day to register is January 12th - register now to your space!! You can connect with Melanie Taylor on: Instagram @melanie.yyc.therapist and you can also find her at Exhale Psychology and to register for this workshop head to www.exhale-psychology.ca If you enjoyed this episode please give me a follow and share on the following sites. Instagram @carryonwithcarrie_podcast and on Facebook - Carry On With Carrie - Podcast Email - [email protected] If this podcast helped you and you think it could help someone you know please share and follow here on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. open.spotify.com/show/7EXM2UYDSpqF93iMjW4UKT?si=e734d6d7aa354c78 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/carry-on-with-carrie/id1721271274 music.amazon.ca/podcasts/1fdd8fc7-7558-4f6d-ac88-505ab91ee277/carry-on-with-carrie Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional and cannot offer professional advice. This show is intended to be taken from my point of view and the point of view of our guests. If you require any professional or emergency medical advice or you are having thoughts of harming yourself, or others, or if you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. Or at the following links: In Alberta, Canada 24/7 Access http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1077952&serviceAtFacility Canada Suicide Hotline: Tel:1.833.456.4566. Stay tuned for the next Episode!