peer support for those affected by depression & bipolar disorder
equilibrium-georgetown
monthly meetings
4th Wednesday each month - Sept to June at 7:00pm
location courtesy
Norval United Church, 486 Guelph Street, Norval, ON map
for more information contact
CMHA - Canadian Mental Health Assoc - Halton
1-877-693-4270
email info@equilibrium-oakville.com
upcoming meetings
Wed, June 26th 2019
doors open at 7:00pm - meeting starts at 7:30pm
topic the lighter side of life - the therapeutic benefits of laughter & the Laughing Like Crazy program
speaker Ross Knechtel - president, Mood Disorders Support Group, Guelph & Laughing Like Crazy graduate
previous speakers & topics
May 2019
topic self-care - what does it mean?
speaker - Mary Anne Oribhabor - RN, BScN, CPMHN(C), MHS,
Corporate Clinical Nurse Educator
Mental Health & Addictions, William Osler Health System
Apr 2019
topic the power of peer support
speaker Bryony Kavanagh - Program Coordinator with T.E.A.C.H
Mar 2019
topic blending yogic breathing and mindful meditation
speakers Sheri Bain - teacher with the HDSB, and lead - light yoga
Chantal Garneau - reiki master and meditation teacher
Feb 2019
topic Explore what's new at Halton Families for Families
engaging, connecting and supporting families impacted by a child/youth's mental health.
speaker Darlene Wierski-Devoe,
Program Supervisor, Halton Families for Families
Jan 2019
8th anniversary meeting
topic Bio-Psychosocial Model of Recovery
speaker Kim Wenger, Occupational Therapist
Mental Health Clinician, North Halton Mental Health
Dec 2018 no meeting
Nov 2018
topic: ups & downs & sometimes a little sideways
supporting a partner with mental illness
speakers Julie & Dave share their lived experiences
Oct 2018
speaker Bryony Kavanagh - Program Coordinator with T.E.A.C.H.
(Teach, Empower, Advocate for Community Health)
topic T.E.A.C.H. - an update on support programs and courses
Sept 2018
speaker Chantal Garneau - Reiki Master & MeditationTeacher (www.chantalgarneau.com)
topic Forest Meditation
learn some nature inspired meditation practices, connect yourself and the natural world, while walking through
Willow Park Ecology Centre in Norval (pls wear comfy shoes)
July & August no meeting
June 2018
topic annual evening of Yoga with Sheri
speaker Sheri Bain, teacher - Halton School Board & Lead - Light Yoga
Join us for a group walk to Willow Park Ecology Centre, just steps from our meeting place. Experience the calming mix of yoga and nature with Sheri.
May 2018
topic depression & anxiety
changing your thoughts increases chances of recovery
speaker Dr. David Burns, MD, author "Feeling Good"
video presentation
Apr 2018
topic Along the Path from Burnout to Resilience
speaker Eran Talitman, Ph.D, C.Psych.
Psychologist
Mar 2018
topic marijuana & mental health
speaker Erin Horlings
Addiction Clinician & Concurrent Disorders specialist with ADAPT & the Phoenix Early Intervention Psychosis Program
Feb 2018
topic drum circle
raise your vibration through the healing power of the drum
speaker Bonnie Ross - Drum Circle Facilitator/Musician,
former Child & Youth Counselor, Halton School Board
Jan 2018
celebrating our 7th anniversary
topic slow things down - a mindful approach to understanding anxiety and practical self care techniques.
speaker Denis Olivier
Community & Corporate Mental Health & Addictions Educator
CMHA - Canadian Mental Association
Dec 2017
no meeting
Nov 2017
topic aromas & the brain
speaker Susan Stadnik
educator with 16yrs experience, focused on those with exceptionalities, including the autism spectrum
Oct 2017
topic an evening of Yoga
speaker Sheri Bain, teacher - Halton School Board and Lead - Light Yoga
Sept 2017
topic my personal journey through depression using ECT, medication & other alternative methods
speaker Kathryn - equilibrium core team member
June, July & August 2017
no meeting
May 2017
speaker Dr Karl O'Sullivan, Psychiatrist
topic Mood Disorders - looking back & looking forward
a synopsis of treatment advances & a vision for best treatment practices
Apr 2017
topic the importance of good nutrition in maintaining mental wellness
speaker Amanda Li, Registered Dietitian
Founder, Wellness Simplified, Prof. George Brown College
Mar 2017
topic depression - the secret we share
speaker Andrew Solomon - TED talks video presentation
Feb 2017
topic annual evening of Yoga with Sheri
speaker Sheri Bain, teacher - Halton School Board & Lead - Light Yoga
Jan 2017
topic - “Peer Support - Here we grow again;
The changing local, regional & provincial landscape & where we fit in.”
speaker - Betty-Lou Kristy - Peer Support Substance Use Systems Lead & Consumer Survivor (CSI) Lead, Mississauga Halton LHIN Enhancing & Sustaining Peer Initiative - TEACH
Dec no meeting
Nov 2016
topic therapeutic value of art therapy
speaker Jodie Godfrey - CMHA Halton
Case Manager, Community Support Programs &
Certified Art Therapist
Oct 2016
topic CMHA free case management services & new programs
speaker Denis Oliver,
Community & Corporate Mental Health & Addictions Educator
Sept 2016
topic recovery - one woman's story of help, hope & haiku
speaker Julie - member equilibrium-georgetown
July & August 2016 no meeting
June 2016
topic annual evening of Yoga with Sheri
speaker Sheri Bain, teacher - Halton School Board & Lead - Light Yoga
May 2016
topic spark of brilliance
how the arts can promote recovery and discovery
speaker Marcey Gray, Program Coordinator for Spark of Brilliance
with Self Help Alliance & CMHA Waterloo Wellington Dufferin
Apr 2016
topic healthy eating on a budget
good nutrition is so important to maintaining mental health;
find out how to stretch your dollars to provide the nutrition you need
speaker Jennifer Viscek, Wellbeing Counsellor, Sobeys
Mar 2016
topic Drum Circle
coping with your mood disorder by beating away the blues
speaker Tom Wolf
currently a facilitator & musician on Drum Café’s Toronto team
Feb 2016
Wed Feb 24th
meeting cancelled due to weather advisory
Jan 2016
celebrating our 5th anniversary!
topic bipolar disorder - one person's journey throuogh depression, mania and stability
speaker Stephanie K , equilibrium-georgetown core team member
Nov 2015
topic becoming resilient
building the capacity to face, overcome, be strengthened by, & even transformed by experiences of adversity
speaker Dr. Eran Talitman, Psychologist, Clinical Team Leader
The Southdown Institute
Oct 2015
topic better sleep, better YOU, part 2
CBT-1, cognitive behaviour therapy for insomnia; practical applications
speaker Jessica Palmer, Psychological Associate
Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy & Stress Reduction
Sept 2015
topic T.E.A.C.H. and the expanding role of, and for, peer support
(Teach, Empower, Advocate for Community Health)
speaker Lynn Gallagher, Program Supervisor with TEACH
July & August 2015 no meeting
June 2015
group walk to Willow Park Ecology Centre
restore balance & help reduce stress
Apr 2015
topic Suicide: Let's Talk About It!
speakers Trish Green - from a personal perspective
Dr Karl O'Sullivan - from a psychiatrist's perspective
Psychiatrist, Difficult to Serve Mood Disorder Clinic
Halton Healthcare Services
Mar 2015
topic better sleep, better YOU
CBT-1, cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia
speaker Jessica Palmer - Psychological Associate
Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy & Stress Reduction
Feb 2015
topic yoga technigues
speaker Sheri Bain, teacher - Halton School Board & lead - Light Yoga
Jan 2015
topic TAMI - talking about mental illness
help reduce the stigma of addictions
& mental health
for youth & educators
speakers Stewart Phillips & Al Duncan - TAMI advocates
Melanie McGregor - CMHA, communications
Nov 2014
topic creating meaningful work experiences leading to employment planning opportunities
speakers Maria Okroukh, vocational support worker,
STRIDE
Jan McCabe, North Halton manager, STRIDE
Oct 2014
topic the mother-daughter equation - a bipolar disorder experience
speaker Julie Lough - member equilibrium-georgetown
Sept 2014
topic cognitive behavior therapy tools
speaker Dr Susan Williams - Psychologist & Director
Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy
Jun 2014
topic 'that’s just crazy talk'
speaker video presentation by Victoria Maxwell
May 2014
topic Elaine will cover the impact of her role at the hospital and with her
multi-disciplinary colleagues, and touch on the
impact of her position
on families and the individuals they are supporting.
speaker Elaine Paton, Family Navigator, Mental Health and Addictions,
Grand River Hospital, Kitchener
Elaine’s adult son, in recovery with Schizophrenia
Apr 2014
topic what's new at T.E.A.C.H.
Teach, Empower, Advocate for Community Health
speakers Debbie Jones, Recovery & Volunteer Coordinator
Sushila Pereira, T.E.A.C.H. volunteer
Mar 2014
topic feeling balance & a sense of calm through the use of yoga
techniques
speaker Sheri Bain, teacher - Halton School Board & lead - Light Yoga
Feb 2014
topic confessions of a depressed comic
video pesentation by Kevin Breel
Jan 2014
topic DSM* IV or DSM V - does it really matter in real life?
*Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
speaker Dr. Tatjana Muhamedagic, RCPSC Specialist,
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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