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

CMHA-Halton APRIL 2024 Calendar

 Hello Everyone,

We are happy to share the APRIL calendar of Peer Support Virtual and In-Person Drop-In Groups.

CMHA, Halton is closed on Monday, April 1st as it's Easter Monday.

The In-Person Just Breathe Drop-In Group has been cancelled by the Central Library, Burlington for Thursday April 11th and April 25th.
We are pleased to offer Just Breathe 10-11am over zoom in it's place on both days.

The 24/7 COAST CRISIS LINE is open 24/7 and can be reached at 1-877-825-9011.

Sandra and Gabe

Vagus Nerve

 

Nostalgia Games Cafe-Burlington

Nostalgia Games here in Burlington!! Cannot say enough about how awesome this place is- soooo much laughter hanging with the ladies-all for just $5 plus tax-you can stay as long as you want!!

Highly recommend 💕💜😂😂 

They have quite the vareity of games to choose from. 

You can buy drinks, snacks and pizza if you like! 

We had such a good time here and laughed so much. 

 

Just what the doctor ordered-a fun night out with friends full of laughter! Come check them out.

Location: 2178 Mountain Grove Ave., Burlington, ON L7P 5A8 

Hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm Sunday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm

https://www.nostalgiagamescafe.com/

ROCK-Our Community Cares (OCC)

Welcome to our monthly Adult Series for 18+ Immerse yourself in a world of fun, learning, and creativity. Whether you're looking to explore your artistic talents, expand your culinary repertoire, or simply connect with others adults, you'll find it all and more with OCC! 

Registration at https://bookwhen.com/rock-our-community-cares 

 There is so much more offered here for kids/youth/breakfast club and so much more! Check out this amazing resource!

DAILY AFFIRMATIONS from Karma Gaia

 

Here is the link for Daily Affirmations that I have collected and saved from Karma Gaia!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1I1wIyvVb5cwIjhKvzwQFhnYdd1Gguiqf87xgYF8VAAQ/edit?usp=sharing

Please remember YOU ARE ENOUGH....Each and every one of you.  Also don't forget, you are not alone!

Remember to be kind on yourself....allow your emotions....take care of you and fill your cup!

Resource - CarePoint Health and PCHS - Workshop for South Asian Women - 18-35 years

 

Workshop to support Substance Abuse

Hello everyone,
CMHA, Halton continues to offer a wide variety of workshops that may be of interest to you or someone you know. 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.
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, kindly email peermentors@cmhahrb.ca to receive the referral form and start the process.
Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any question

 

Boost Your Self-Worth- Guided Meditation-from Kaia

 

Self-worth can so often feel like a fickle thing — readily available when we’re doing well and nowhere to be found in the times when we need the confidence. For some of us, its elusiveness may have something to do with how we value ourselves.

It may seem commonplace in today's goal-driven society to combine one's own deservingness with external elements like career successes, money gains, or even mistakes and setbacks. In actuality, connecting these two things together is what ultimately causes an unstable feeling of self-worth because our value naturally rises and falls in line with life's inevitable ups and downs.

We can all maintain a strong feeling of self-worth, but doing so takes time and effort to separate from outside influences and reassemble it from the inside. However, with time and with a healthy shift of perspective, we can learn to value who we are without regard to our accomplishments, social standing, or the opinions of others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQwh692Z3OQ&utm_source=karmagaia.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=increase-self-worth

March Challenges for Growth Mindset

 

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

 

MARCH WEBINARS

The Science of Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence, Understanding Depression,
Supporting Big Changes in the Transition from Childhood to Preteen,
Creating a Low-Stress Environment, Managing Stress & Burnout at Work,
and much more

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

Boundary IQ | Tues 3/5 | 12-1:00p CST
Creating and maintaining healthy boundaries can be a challenge. Some people grew up in environments where setting boundaries was not emphasized or valued, resulting in struggles to establish boundaries in adulthood. Fear of conflict, a tendency to prioritize others' approval, or past experiences of invalidation or disrespect can also contribute to difficulties in setting and maintaining boundaries. Discuss the role of boundaries in relationships and learn how to implement healthy boundaries in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_O2QQn_VgTECfzto0klWQ8w

Understanding Bipolar Disorder | Wed 3/6 | 10-11:00a CST
Everyone experiences ups and downs, but bipolar disorder is different. An accessible guide to understanding the types of bipolar disorder, their symptoms, common misconceptions, and how relationships are impacted. Discuss treatment options and learn practical tips for managing symptoms with a licensed therapist.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_nRDI7wCOTaKpCkFcekVMDA

Understanding Depression | Wed 3/6 | 12-1:00p CST
How is depression different from sadness? An accessible guide to understanding causation, symptoms, and treatment options for depressive disorders. 
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_6F32YhMnRhKjmSsLeaPbqA

Managing Stress & Burnout at Work | Thurs 3/7 | 12-1:00p CST
Stress is something we all experience in our personal and professional lives. But when stress is severe or prolonged (or both), it can impact our physical and mental health in major ways. Learn practical tips to manage distress to avoid career burnout and discuss effective ways to cope with a licensed therapist.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_Q2uGGWm_SD-0v9AvPbAWCw

Attachment Theory: Emotional Attachments in Relationships | Mon 3/11 | 12-1:00p CDT 
Understanding your attachment style can help you not only understand yourself better, it helps you navigate relationships with the people you care about. Examine different attachment styles and how they impact our adult relationships and learn how to heal from early, unhealthy emotional attachments in this one-hour seminar. Part 3 of a 3-part series. 
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_IFFvWvngTRmYbimnyB7HZA

Understanding Dissociative Disorders | Tues 3/12 | 10-11:00a CDT
Dissociation changes your sense of time and identity, and makes people feel disconnected from their thoughts, feelings, and memories. It's a normal phenomenon that most people experience at some point, though some will develop a dissociative disorder that requires treatment. Explore the types of dissociative disorders, their symptoms, prevalence & causation, and how they're treated with a licensed therapist.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_Aemv-t0cRmCEW2wmjIk51w

The Science Behind Self-Esteem & Self-Confidence | Wed 3/13 | 10-11:00a CDT
People with low self-esteem and self-confidence often see themselves in a distorted way that can negatively impact their personal relationships, work, and education. Explore protective & vulnerability factors in self-esteem and learn practical tips to overcome self-limiting beliefs and strengthen self-confidence with a licensed therapist.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_tDvN97kWRJ2Y0EAkeGuaSA

Disclosing Mental Health Information at Work and in Relationships | Wed 3/13 | 12-1:00p CDT
Deciding to share information about mental health is a personal decision that often has to be made more than once. Discuss what factors to consider when making the decision and how to make the disclosure when the time feels right.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_N19VOeBOTpO2fZ7EMSHzWw

Strategies to Increase Employee Mental Wellness in the Post-Pandemic Era | Thurs 3/14 | 12-1:00p CDT
As we enter the fifth year of the pandemic it is critically important to understand and recognize the lasting effects of traumatic experiences brought on by Covid and the impact these experiences have on employee's mental health. A practical guide to enhancing self-care in the workplace, building resilient teams, and creating a trauma-informed workplace to support employee's mental health. Explore leadership best practices in this one-hour webinar with a licensed therapist.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_WegVXJxPT7mO6LMwTMKwmA

Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder | Tues 3/19 | 12-1:00p CDT
It’s not unusual for children and teenagers to be defiant, and to question authority on occasion. Discuss how disordered behavior is distinguished from typical child development and explore the diagnostic criteria, causes, and treatment of oppositional defiant disorder.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_QptV3UGaSriA9jdG6MKYgw

Understanding Cutting and Self-Harm | Wed 3/20 | 10-11:00a CDT
Self-injury is a complex behavior that is difficult to understand if you haven’t experienced it. Explore what self-harm is and is not, why people purposefully hurt themselves, and the symptoms to look for. Dispel myths and stereotypes and learn what treatments are most effective with a licensed therapist. 
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_0J-sw9nwTnqGJy120_LEwQ

Understanding Trauma | Wed 3/20 | 12-1:00p CDT
Trauma is defined by the emotional and psychological effect an event has on people, and less by the event itself. Explore the science of trauma and discuss how trauma impacts physical & mental health with a licensed therapist.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_pxDjjQ6vQE-ZcoJqD5nX7Q

Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder | Thurs 3/21 | 12-1:00p CDT
Dissociative identity disorder, once called multiple personality disorder, is characterized by a person's identity dividing into two or more personalities. Explore what causes DID, how it's treated, and the reasons why DID can be difficult to recognize with a licensed therapist. 
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_zHct9u5HRyO38UNeXTkLBg

Moving from Childhood to Preteen: How to Support Big Changes | Mon 3/25 | 12-1:00p CDT
The transition to middle school can be a time of mixed emotions for kids as they navigate the excitement & fear of big changes. Discuss the changes preteens encounter (physical, social, emotional) and how we can support kids as they navigate new social connections, a new school environment, and new academic challenges. Part 1 of a 2-part series.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_QDHWKr19QZWQVhmz4XWpjw

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder | Tues 3/26 | 12-1:00p CDT
Of the major mental illnesses, borderline personality disorder is among the most stigmatized. Separate myths and facts and explore the signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment of this often-misunderstood disorder. 
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_UCfh1logQc2EWWUHvjw8aQ

Creating a Low-Stress Environment & Minimizing Crises | Wed 3/27 | 10-11:00a CDT
People are susceptible to strain from a number of sources including work and school obligations, illness, finances, interpersonal conflict, and more. Learn strategies to create and maintain a low-stress environment, identify & respond to ‘red flags’, and communicate in times of crisis.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_6cYizFuGTQerqQJf5KUygA

Understanding Compassion Fatigue & Burnout | Wed 3/27 | 12-1:00p CDT
Does compassion cause suffering? When does it go too far and how can caregivers protect their own wellbeing? Learn the warning signs, who is at risk, and how to restore your emotional energy with a licensed therapist.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_SGsh8Jb5Q52Avae4wddk_g

Covid Trauma and the Workplace | Thurs 3/28 | 12-1:00p CDT
We are living amid the first global mass trauma event for several decades. What can businesses expect from their teams after experiencing mass trauma, and where can you find the resources necessary to support your employees? Discuss how trauma impacts mental health and explore practical tips for managing the health effects of sustained stress in this one-hour seminar.
Register here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316068330420/WN_UbZUseD6TqCYA6j63d0thg