Coping Skills

 

CMHA for May

 

FYI: Online Self-Esteem course

 

Healthy self-esteem is thinking about ourselves and our worth in a balanced way. Join us online for this 6-week workshop to learn how to develop realistic expectations, balance our self-evaluations, and engage in helpful behaviour to promote and maintain healthy self-esteem.

To register contact cope@communitycaredurham.on.ca

How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals-Burlington

 This listing summarizes the day-by-day open hours for all food and meal programs in Burlington

• food banks usually have a wide selection and stock of items, food cupboards/pantries may have a smaller number and selection 
• some may require proof of residency or income, see each listing for details
• all community meals are free, open to everyone and drop-in, unless otherwise specified

Here is a link with more info

https://www.hipinfo.ca/record/BTN4941

This link has more info for locations for Burlington and many other cities

https://www.hipinfo.ca/results.asp?CMType=S&CMID=Select+a+Community&GeoLocatedNearAddress=&GeoLocatedNearLatitude=&GeoLocatedNearLongitude=&GHID=13070

Community Resource - ADAPT Overspending, Gaming and Technology Workshop -Registration Required

Sharing resources from our community neighbor ADAPT that may be of interest to you or someone you know.

A virtual workshop on Overspending.

A virtual workshop on Gaming.

A webinar on Technology and Social Media Over Use.

Feel free to share.

All the details, including registration can be found on the attached flyers.

Kindly contact ADAPT directly with any questions you may have.

CMHA, Halton - Structured Relapse Prevention Virtual Workshop May

 

Hello everyone,

CMHA, Halton continues to offer a wide variety of workshops that may be of interest to you or someone you know 16 years of age and over. Kindly share as you see fit.
Making you aware of an upcoming 4 week workshop facilitated by our CMHA registered nurse and case manager around substance use and mental health.
Registration is required and there will also be a screening appointment by the facilitation team to ensure this is the right fit for you.

If this is of interest to you or you have questions, feel free to email srp@cmhahrb.ca

Self Esteem-from Karma Gaia

 

DID YOU KNOW?

What is the root cause of low self-esteem?

The root cause of low self-esteem often lies in our past experiences. It can come from negative feedback from others, like criticism from family, friends, or teachers. Sometimes, it’s the result of not meeting our own or others’ expectations, or experiencing failure, bullying, or discrimination. These experiences can lead us to believe we’re not good enough, which deeply affects how we see ourselves. Understanding these root causes is the first step towards healing and building a healthier self-esteem. Self-Esteem Boosters Self-esteem and confidence are the keys to positivity, so let’s look at a few steps to build self-esteem and confidence today: 1. Affirm yourself Being aware of your thoughts is one of the best strategies to boost your confidence. Did you know that the average human has up to 70,000 thoughts a day and most of them are negative? Begin by recognizing your negative thoughts as soon as they come up; picture them as weeds that need to be carefully taken away. Replace them with positive affirmations that resonate with your true desires and goals. To combat thoughts like "I can't do this," for instance, instantly respond with "I am capable and strong, and I can tackle challenges." Develop an attitude of gratitude by thinking back on things for which you are grateful every day. thankfulness automatically draws your attention to the good things in your life and in yourself. 2. Remind yourself of your positive attributes How well do you listen? Do your friends come to you when they need wise counsel? Maybe you're an amazing dancer, or maybe you just have the most gorgeous eyes? It's possible that you've ascended the business ladder or that you manage your house with military efficiency! Do you think you might be a singer or an artist? The point is that each and every person on the planet has a myriad of amazing personality traits, yet it's simple to forget who they are. Make a list of what you’re good at (keep focussing on positive thoughts) and add to that list every time you remember something you know you do well or something about you that others appreciate. Place that list in a visible location, and go through it if you're feeling self-conscious. 3. Be good to others You feel good about yourself when you're kind to other people! So, pay a stranger a compliment, offer to help a friend or just do something small like make a cup of coffee for a busy colleague. Receiving appreciation makes you feel good since you know right away that you've made someone else's day better. Do you recall the pleasant feeling you get when someone performs you a favor? When you know you’ve made someone happy, you feel fantastic! 4. Take some exercise It's challenging to go to the gym sometimes! Not only is time precious – filled up with work, family, friends and chores, for lots of people, the thought of exercise is enough to send them running in the other direction (pardon the pun). But, exercise is a great way to decrease stress and is necessary to release those feel-good hormones once more. Working out improves your self-esteem, and if you visit a gym, you'll also benefit from the social interaction and sense of community that comes with being surrounded by people. Self-care includes exercise, which is essential for everyone to undertake in order to feel good. Even if you're not into weightlifting or the step machine, taking a 20-minute daily walk outside will help you feel lighter on the inside. 5. Show yourself some love In keeping with the idea of exercise as self-care, you cannot develop confidence if you do not take care of yourself. Self-care is very important and can involve many various activities, such as giving oneself conscious kindness or indulging in an opulent bubble bath with candles. Schedule time for the activities you enjoy doing; watch a pleasant movie with a close friend; spend time with your family; or read a book that promotes optimistic thinking. Boost your confidence by buying a new top that you know suits your colouring. Building confidence and self-esteem begins with feeling good about yourself.

Steps To Self-Care-from Karma Gaia

 

1. Take a Deep Breath (Or Several)

Let’s start slow. Living a life that includes deep breathing is essentially what it is to be human. We breathe in and out throughout the day, but a little intention can make the process more profound, promoting physical well-being and rapidly quieting an anxious mind. Breathing provides oxygen to every part of the body, which can rapidly calm the nervous system. Breathing is free, and you can't leave your breath at home. You can do it anytime, anywhere! Why not make advantage of the instrument that you have?

2. Rethink Social Media

We are all born with the knowledge that an unhappy mind does not result from continuous scrolling. If you have the freedom and willpower, you can solve the problem by removing the apps for a certain amount of time or forever. And while many of us must remain somewhat bound to our feeds for work purposes, there are practices that can make the apps a more positive place to be. Set screen time limits and unfollow profiles and content makers that make you feel stressed out right away.

3. Grab Your Journal

Maintaining a journal can aid in stress reduction, mental clarity, and the creation of a schedule for your day and emotional terrain. Writing in your gorgeous notebook also helps you become more self-aware and is a great way to cultivate thankfulness, which is a habit that not only builds resilience but also stronger relationships and is associated with a reduction in stress, anxiety, and depression.

Make a note of the things you say to and about yourself in your journal. The use of supportive and comforting self-talk is key for letting go of self-judgment, silencing your inner critic, cultivating self-compassion, and reducing anxiety. To put it briefly, ensure that both your notebook and your mind are safe places.

4. Prioritize Rest

Like breathing, rest is essential to being human. By giving your body adequate time to recover and cleanse, getting enough sleep lowers your chance of illness, injury, and problems. The majority of us have discovered the hard way how much mood and mental health (and function) may be enhanced by getting a decent night's sleep. By getting enough sleep, we restore our energy and improve our cognitive abilities, which equips us to face obstacles head-on and emerge stronger.

5. Do Something You Love

Self-care activities don’t have to be unfamiliar to be effective—often, simply making time for a hobby that lights you up is all that’s required for a mental health boost. The activity itself doesn't matter as long as you genuinely enjoy it. She lists knitting, cooking, gardening, and puzzles as examples. The perfect activity is one that is simple, enjoyable, doesn't require a lot of time, and helps you forget about your problems. It might literally be anything that helps you decompress.

Programs at Libraries in Burlington

 Check out this link below for programs for Adults at the Burlington Library

https://attend.bpl.on.ca/events?t=Health+%26+Wellness&r=days&n=45&utm_medium=enews&utm_campaign=December+ENews

Just Breathe Drop-in

Thursday, April 18: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Central - Centennial Hall

AGE GROUP:   ADULT

EVENT TYPE:  HEALTH & WELLNESS

Practice present-moment awareness

Newcomer Conversation Circle

Monday, April 22: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

 Alton - Program Room

AGE GROUP:   ADULT

EVENT TYPE:  HEALTH & WELLNESS, CULTURE, HERITAGE, NEWCOMERS

Speak English with confidence

Just Walk

Wednesday, May 01: 10:00am - 11:00am

 Tansley Woods - Fireplace

AGE GROUP:   ADULT

EVENT TYPE:  HEALTH & WELLNESS

Join us for our walk & talk health program

Caregiver Mindfulness & Self-Compassion

Wednesday, April 24: 5:30pm - 7:30pm

 Central - Centennial Hall

AGE GROUP:   ADULT

EVENT TYPE:  HEALTH & WELLNESS

With music therapist Avalon Harris, of the Carpenter Hospice

Types of Somatic Therapy

 

Types of Somatic Therapy

Somatic Experiencing: This form of therapy concentrates on resolving stress, trauma, and shock-related bodily symptoms. During this therapy, you will learn to release built-up bodily sensations in a safe space so that it no longer becomes a trigger for you.

Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): In the context of EMDR therapy, participants are encouraged to briefly recall traumatic events while directing their attention to an external stimulus, such as lateral eye movements. Allowing the mind to recover from psychological trauma in the same way that the body recovers from physical trauma is the objective of this method.

Hakomi: This therapeutic approach heals the body and mind through the practice of mindfulness, which involves being aware of one's internal state and surroundings. Throughout the entire session, you remain in a state of mindfulness to help you recognize and work with emotionally-charged material.

Neurosomatic Therapy: With neurosomatic therapy, the hidden sources of tension and physical pain in the nervous system, skeletal system, and soft tissues are identified. The tension and discomfort are subsequently alleviated and resolved through the implementation of posture work, massage, and exercises.

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: By integrating psychotherapeutic principles with Hakomi method techniques, sensorimotor therapy aims to facilitate a re-experiencing of a particular traumatic event while subsequently altering its resolution. The objective is to provide you with a sense of closure.

Equilibrium Oakville-Meetings every second Tuesday

 Topic: Prospering Through Mental Health: Fostering Wellness After First

Episode Psychosis

A peer mentor shares her experience from hospitalization as a teenager, to striving

for self-actualization and living in hope as an adult. 

She is now working in the First Episode Psychosis program at Halton Healthcare helping others.

“If we take one step, we will be one step ahead. 

If we take another step, we will feel good. 

And if we take another step, we will start to get better as we keep going. 

The question becomes, what if we keep going? 

This is the power of hope.”

Presented by Kayleigh Robertson, York University student and Certified Peer

Mentor in the EPION Phoenix Program at The Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.

Please join us.  7:00-9:00 pm doors open 6:45 pm

Evangel Pentecostal Church

1450 Rebecca St. Oakville

across from Hopedale Mall; parking & entrance on east side

FREE admission

For more information

www.equilibrium-oakville.com

Mindspring Mental Health Alliance

 In case any of these webinars may be of interest to anyone.  Feel free to check these out and sign up for any that you may want to learn more about!

NEW APRIL WEBINARS

Special Issues in the Preteen Years, Understanding Social Anxiety, Loneliness, Grief, Postpartum Depression, PMDD, 
Creating Positive Connections in Discipline,
and much more

As always, these events are absolutely free & everyone is welcome!
Attendance certificates provided at no cost

https://www.mindspringhealth.org/get-involved/webinars-and-events