Research and Partners
A Commitment to Knowledge and Community Resilience
The Happyness Center is proud to lead Research & Innovation that advances knowledge in community-based healing and disaster resilience. Through Community Science, we collaborate with institutions like Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and other foundations to explore the links between mental health, climate-related stress, and social recovery systems. This research helps shape more adaptive, resilient communities, especially in times of crisis. For more information and details of our research, please visit. www.karcf.org
At The Happyness Center, we believe healing, resilience, and transformation are most potent when rooted in community. That’s why we proudly partner with a vast network of organizations—including Elizabeth Fry Society, The Tree, First Nation bands, A New Tomorrow Treatment Center, Maverick (Ask Wellness), various addictions clinics, and many more. Together, we offer a holistic path toward well-being through:
- Inner Resilience Programs
- Emotional Intelligence Workshops
- Support Meetings & Peer-Led Circles
- Energy Healing Modalities
- Trauma-Informed Clinical Counselling
Our mission is to create safe, inclusive spaces for individuals to reconnect with their inner strength, emotional clarity, and sense of purpose, regardless of their background or life circumstances.
Happyness Hour Wellness Program
In Partnership with Ask Wellness – Maverick Transitional Housing
At The Happyness Center, we recognize that healing doesn’t end with stability—it begins there. That’s why we’ve partnered with Ask Wellness at the Maverick Transitional Housing Facility to offer the Happyness Hour Wellness Program—a tailored wellness initiative designed for individuals who have reached a certain level of stability but continue to require gentle, supportive guidance.
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Personalized Support for Life Beyond Survival
This program provides client-focused support for individuals navigating the next stage of their healing journey. We help participants build confidence and capability in areas such as:
- Problem-solving & decision-making
- Safety planning & harm reduction
- Health system navigation
- Daily living & life skills
Our approach is strengths-based, compassionate, and responsive to the real-life challenges participants face as they work toward independence and well-being.
Wellness Planning That Supports the Whole Person
A unique component of this program is our wellness planning sessions, where The Happyness Center facilitates:
- Guided Meditation sessions to foster inner calm, presence, and clarity
- Reiki Energy Healing to support physical and emotional balance
- Mindfulness tools to build inner resilience, self-regulation, and self-worth
These offerings are delivered in a safe and respectful environment that prioritizes each individual’s health, welfare, and safety while reinforcing their personal agency and growth.
Inner Resilience Program
Supporting Frontline Workers at The Tree
Frontline work is rewarding—but also demanding. At The Happyness Center, we recognize the emotional toll that comes with providing care, advocacy, and support on the ground. In partnership with The Tree, we delivered our Inner Resilience Program—a holistic wellness initiative specifically designed for field workers experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue.
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A Space to Heal, Reconnect, and Rebuild
This program was created as a sanctuary for those who give so much of themselves to others. It blends clinical tools with holistic healing practices to help participants reclaim balance and rediscover their inner strength. Key program elements included:
- Self-reflection & Self-understanding exercises
- Inner resilience-building activities
- Energy healing modalities such as Reiki and Healing Touch
- Group sharing circles to foster connection and trust
By combining practical tools and spiritual insights, the program nurtures healing from the inside out—empowering frontline workers to return to their roles with renewed energy and purpose.
Program Outcomes:
Participants were supported to:
- 🧠 Develop personal tools to relax and recharge, and bring that calm into the workplace
- 💬 Practice inner work to break free from negative self-talk or toxic thinking
- 🌿 Learn to create positive energy in professional environments
- 🤝 Strengthen team cohesion through emotional resilience, not emotional suppression
- 🔄 Realign with their mental, emotional, and spiritual strength, enabling lifestyle shifts and healthier boundaries
This program helps participants move beyond coping and into thriving, with new thinking, new behaviour, and a more grounded sense of self.
Community Resilience Program
In Partnership with United Way & Volunteer Kamloops
The Community Resilience Program by The Happyness Center, delivered with the support of United Way and in collaboration with Volunteer Kamloops, is a preventive care initiative designed to support individuals facing mental health challenges—before they reach a crisis point.
This program provides education, practical tools, and healing experiences for community members navigating issues such as acute stress, anxiety, and depression. Our goal is to build a resilient foundation of wellness by offering accessible, compassionate support rooted in both clinical wisdom and holistic traditions.
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A Holistic Path to Mental Health and Well-being
Participants engaged in a diverse range of modalities that promote mind-body healing and emotional self-regulation, including:
- 🏃♀️ Community integration activities such as group walking and running
- 🧘 Yoga, breathing techniques, and guided meditation
- ✋ Energy healing practices, including Reiki and Healing Touch
- 🛠️ Essential life skills training for everyday empowerment
- 📚 Preventive education to understand and manage mental health
These experiences help individuals cultivate inner strength, gain coping tools, and develop new behaviours and mindsets that support long-term well-being.
Program Benefits:
- Empower individuals to take proactive steps toward mental wellness
- Provide safe, supportive spaces for movement, healing, and learning
- Reduce isolation through community-based group engagement
- Offer practical strategies for managing stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms
- Encourage sustained lifestyle changes that support recovery and balance
Whether someone is struggling silently or already in treatment, this program offers an inclusive, non-judgmental environment to heal, grow, and connect.
Partnership with A New Tomorrow Treatment Center
Supporting Long-Term Recovery Through Compassionate Care
At The Happyness Center, we believe recovery is not a destination—it’s a journey. That’s why we’ve partnered with A New Tomorrow Treatment Center in Kamloops to extend holistic and clinically informed support to individuals in all stages of recovery.
Together, we provide a safe and structured environment where healing continues beyond the walls of treatment.
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What We Offer Through This Partnership
Our collaboration focuses on two core offerings that support individuals building a life in recovery:
🧠 Clinical Counselling
Licensed mental health professionals from The Happyness Center offer individual and group counselling sessions tailored to support emotional healing, trauma recovery, and personal growth. These sessions provide the space and tools for people in recovery to manage triggers, rebuild self-worth, and gain emotional resilience.
🤝 Support Group Meetings
We facilitate weekly recovery-focused group meetings in a welcoming, judgment-free environment:
- SMART Recovery – A science-based, self-empowering program rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles. Focuses on self-management and practical tools for change.
- Recovery Dharma – A mindfulness-based path grounded in Buddhist principles, offering meditation, self-inquiry, and community connection.
These meetings empower individuals to share their experiences, learn new coping strategies, and find strength in community.
A Holistic Approach to Recovery
Through this partnership, our shared goal is to support the whole person—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Our integrated care model includes:
- Trauma-informed counselling
- Mindfulness and meditation practices
- Emotional regulation tools
- Ongoing peer and community support
- Recovery-focused education and resources
This work ensures that individuals leaving structured treatment still have access to compassionate guidance, structure, and a strong support system.