Cynthia, co-founder of My Web Hub, talks to us about her career path, her motivations and why supporting entrepreneurs and web workers in their professional development is important to her.
Cynthia's words
" Hi, I'm Cynthia. I'm a wellness and mental health counsellor, I've been an entrepreneur for over 13 years now and I'm also a student at TÉLUQ in mental health. .
Who exactly is she?
" I'm passionate about mental health and have worked in many areas of entrepreneurship. In my circle of friends, I've always been the “mom”, taking care of everyone and helping everyone overcome their problems! Despite my personal challenges, I've always wanted to help as many people as possible overcome life's obstacles. .
" I've been diagnosed with social anxiety, generalized anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, which has given me a unique perspective on mental health. My main tools for helping others include cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and emotional intelligence.."
What's his journey?
" I've always been passionate about mental health and have worked in many areas of entrepreneurship. In particular, I've explored all aspects of business creation and I've been working in business management for over 13 years. However, my passion for mental health has never left me. .
" Over the years, I have also accumulated more than 12 certificates in coaching, management and personal development. These certifications have enabled me to develop the skills and knowledge essential to helping others achieve their goals and overcome their challenges. .
" I am currently enrolled at university to obtain a Master's degree in Mental Health. I want to gain more in-depth knowledge and contribute to raising awareness about mental health issues, and I can't wait to see what the future holds in these areas! .
What are his convictions?
" I'm convinced that mental health is as important as physical health, and that we need to talk about it more openly and without stigma. I've seen through my own experiences how important it is to support people living with mental disorders, and I'm determined to help change the conversation and help as many people as possible overcome the obstacles life can throw in their way. .
What expertise does it have in the field of workers' mental health?
- Listening and support : Listen carefully to understand your needs and offer empathetic support throughout your healing process.
- Teaching : Offer advice on wellness practices, stress management, conflict resolution, time management, self-esteem and decision-making.
- Assessment : Identify mental health or wellness problems, determine treatment needs and establish personalized treatment goals.
- Orientation: Offer advice and guidance on community resources and social services to help you find solutions to more complex problems.
- Treatment planning : Develop treatment plans to help you develop skills to cope with challenges related to your mental health or well-being.
- Continuing education : To keep abreast of current developments in mental health and take part in ongoing training to maintain and develop your skills.
To find out more about our wellness and mental health advisor, you can check her CV on the next page or her LinkedIn profile.
Why create My Web Hub?
Our project was born out of a growing concern about the mental health crisis among Canadian entrepreneurs and web workers.
According to a recent survey, nearly 60 % of Canadian workers suffer from symptoms of anxiety or depressionbut almost 40% doesn't dare to seek help because of stigma or lack of resources.
So we created Mon carrefour Web to improve the mental health of web entrepreneurs and remote workers by offering personal and professional development training through online workshops and instructional videos.
Together, let's create a community where everyone can find the support they need!
