211 Ontario helpline asks residents to call 2-1-1 for information on community, social and health services, municipal and Local Health Integration Network funded services like housing, employment and mental health and addiction agencies. Calls to 911 are for threats or harm to a person or property that require police, fire or ambulance services. “211 is an easy to remember phone number, like 911. 211 is answered by trained specialists who know our community services and can refer callers … [Read more...]
PANEL: Mental Health Treatment Modalities
February 10, 2015 by
Sharon Purcell MSW, RSW: Therapist specializing in family dynamics, trauma, and overall mental health through SOMATIC EXPERIENCING. Somatic experiencing is a form of therapy aimed at relieving and resolving the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental and physical trauma-related health problems by focusing on the client’s perceived body sensations (or somatic experiences). Somatic Experiencing (SE) is based on the understanding that symptoms of trauma are the … [Read more...]
I’m back.
February 9, 2015 by
I have been away for a long time, but I intend to start again soon. I will include more of Eve's writings, and some of my own. Over the last few months, I have started receiving insights from my life with Eve, that I feel are worth sharing. Stay tuned. Kind regards, Eve's spouse … [Read more...]
WOMEN MOVING FORWARD Conference, MAY 31
February 8, 2015 by
WHAT IS THE WOMEN MOVING FORWARD CONFERENCE? It is a one-day conference to celebrate the courage of women who are moving forward in their lives. These women can come from many different walks of life and have chosen to move beyond their circumstances. Our goal to provide participants with new tools and motivation to continue to move forward in their lives. We are holding the non-profit event which is FREE to the first 100 women who register. A light breakfast and lunch will be … [Read more...]
THE YEAR OF THE GOAT (SHEEP) 2015
February 6, 2015 by
The Sheep (Goat) is a Yin (female) energy, a symbol of Peace, Harmonious co-existence and Tranquility. That is the primary and fundamental mood for this year. Though there are cries for War and a countdown is soon to begin, if any almanac serves me well – War will be averted and a period of mending and compromise will be undertaken to ensure Peace is maintained. The Sheep is the symbol of the Arts. It relates to passive and nurturing times. It will help the healing process with regard to past … [Read more...]
Step into Your Greatness!, ONE TIME EVENT – FEB 9
February 4, 2015 by
Event: Communicate Your Expertise to Attract New Clients, Drive Your Profits and Build Your Brand Date: Monday February 9th 2015 Location: Montecassino Hotel Address: 3710 Cheswood Dr., North York, ON Time: 9am to 5pm - Registration is 8:30am Lunch: Light lunch will be provided Cost: $249 Information & Value: Priceless GET YOUR TICKETS NOW SEATING IS LIMITED • Uncover your unique message and deliver it with power, purpose and passion. • Connect to your … [Read more...]
Janeen Halliwell – WOMAN of ACTION™
February 1, 2015 by
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of this Canadian woman leader, a visionary that is on a mission to better the lives of all women. Manifesting her dream for all women, she founded an amazing annual retreat that enables any and all women to recharge, re-energize and revive themselves to 'Move Forward' into their true selves. “We are all ordinary women that are capable of extraordinary things. Taking time out to get clear on our desired future brings us closer to … [Read more...]
Canada Mental Health ‘stuck’ in Groundhog Day
January 31, 2015 by
The Mental Health Commission of Canada Is Stuck in Groundhog Day What am I missing here? The Mental Health Commission of Canada has just released the first of two reports on indicators showing how poorly we treat those with mental illness in Canada. I really have to ask why, as this is something we already know. In May, 2006, the Canadian Senate released its study of mental health in Canada called Out of the Shadows At Last. What went into that report was based on more than 2,000 … [Read more...]
Curiosity, Goodness for Mental Health
January 30, 2015 by
"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing." -- Albert Einstein It's no secret that curiosity makes learning more effective and enjoyable. Curious students not only ask questions, but also actively seek out the answers. Without curiosity, Sir Isaac Newton would have never formulated the laws of physics, Alexander Fleming probably wouldn't have discovered penicillin, and Marie Curie's pioneering research on radioactivity may not … [Read more...]
World Cancer Day celebrated FEB 4
January 28, 2015 by
Healthy Life Choices Empowering people to make healthy choices and reducing the social and environmental risk factors for cancer are key to achieving the global goal of reducing premature deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% by 2025 and reaching the targets of the World Cancer Declaration. Taking place under the tagline ‘Not beyond us’, World Cancer Day 2015 will take a positive and proactive approach to the fight against cancer, highlighting that solutions do exist across … [Read more...]
Thyroid Disease, a plethora of symptoms, Take Action
January 27, 2015 by
Image thanks to Hypothyroid Mom/FB It's estimated that as many as 59 million Americans have a thyroid problem, but the majority don't know it yet. The thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, is the master gland of metabolism. When your thyroid doesn't function, it can affect every aspect of your health, and in particular, weight, depression and energy levels. Since undiagnosed thyroid problems can dramatically increase your risk of obesity, heart disease, depression, … [Read more...]
