Nadia Yang

Child & Youth Mental Health Therapist @Squamish Nation

Vancouver, BC, CA

The philosophy of Ayás Mén̓men is to enhance the lives of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw children, their families, and the community by providing caring, supportive, and vital community service. We walk alongside families in their journey, providing restorative, holistic and culturally-grounded family services.The Ayás Mén̓men wellness team offers a range of wellness, support, and therapeutic services to Squamish Nation community members – this includes traditional & cultural wellness supports, counselling for children, parents and families and therapeutic and wellness groups. Our work is grounded in trauma-informed and inclusive practices, and we utilize Squamish values and teachings in our work. We provide a confidential and judgement free space for children, youth and families to work through challenges while exploring their unique strengths. We offer access to traditional ways of healing, intensive family support, child & youth therapy (art, play, expressive, land-based), family therapy, therapeutic support groups and community events that promote wellness and healing. We also offer counselling in a one-to-one or group setting for children and youth up to the age of 19 years.Ayás Mén̓men equips children, youth, and families with life skills, supports, education, and training to be able to live a healthy life and to walk with guidance, confidence, support, and identity in the life they choose. Through a safe, fun, holistic, and cultural approach, our goal is to ensure that every child has safety, protection, security, love, guidance, spirituality, healing, and respect in their lives.

Renaissance College

International Baccalaureate Diploma

The University of British Columbia

Bachelor's degree

Rhodes Wellness College

Professional Counselling Diploma