peer support for those affected by depression & bipolar disorder
May 2020
Covid-19 continues to restrict our ability to meet. We are taking a break for now, but are looking at ways in which we can safely provide in- person peer support to the south Halton community.
We hope to be back in 2022, but until we can safely meet again please stay well.
previous speakers & topics
Apr 2020
Meeting cancelled
Mar 10th 2020
topic Breaking the Mental Health Cycle
in the Criminal Justice System
speaker Joann Carrothers - family support facilitator
The Bridge prison to community
Feb 2020
topic Meeting Stress with Skill and Wisdom:
An Introduction to Mindfulness
speaker Dr. Susan Williams, Psychologist and Director
THE HALTON CENTRE
for Cognitive Therapy & Stress Reduction
Jan 2020
topic caregiving - part 2
Caring for the Individual - Caregiver Responsibilities
speaker Michele Sparling
Mental Health Advocate & speaker, Founder of Just Be You
Dec 2019
topic caregiving part 1
Caring for You - Self-care for Caregivers
speakers Susan & John, equilibrium core group mambers
.
Nov 2019
topic When 'Don’t Worry, Be Happy' Doesn’t Cut It
Signs, Symptoms, & Impacts of Anxiety
speaker Melanie McGregor, Specialist, Health Promotion & Advancement Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Region Branch
Oct 2019
topic Oakville Community Mental Health Police Services
speaker Halton Regional Police
Sept 2019
topic Recognizing Bipolar Disorder - its ups & its downs
from a psychiatrist's point of view
speaker Dr Karl O'Sullivan, Psychiatrist
July & August 2019 no meeting
June 2019
topic CBT- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
challenging unhelpful thinking patterns
speakers Melanie Walker, Intake Co-ordinator, Out-patient Mental Health
Community Mental Health, Joseph Brant Hospital
Patti Moorcroft-Tasker, peer support
May 2019
topic mood disorders and seniors
speaker Dr Syeeda Salim - MBBS, MRCPsych (part1) UK ,FRPC
Geriatric Psychiatry, Adult Outpatient Services
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
Apr 2019
speaker Lindsay Wagner, RMT
topic Breath & Exercise
access your Rest & Digest (Parasympathetic) Nervous
System
Mar 2019
topic guardianship, power of attorney & finances
for vulnerable individuals
speaker Hilary Callin - Treatment Decisions Consultant
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee
Ministry of the Attorney General
Feb 2019
meeting cancelled due to weather
Jan 2019
topic depression: the secret we share
speaker Andrew Soloman - writer, lecturer
video presentation
Dec 2018
topic peer group mentoring
its evolution & impact
speaker Chelsea Robertson, SSW Scholar
Peer Mentor, One-Link
Nov 2018
topic anxiety
speaker Linda Horsky - CMHA Case Manager
Oct 2018
topic Cannabis Legalization: Answering Your Burning Questions
speaker Erin Horlings, Addiction Clinician & Concurrent Disorders specialist with ADAPT & the Phoenix Early Intervention Psychosis Program
Sept 2018
speaker Dr Karl O’Sullivan, Psychiatrist
topic
Is depression really an illness, or is
it an adverse experience,
part of the human
condition?
The talk will cover such issues as:
- rising rates of depression in a prosperous society
- depression as a major cause of disability
- Is depression over-diagnosed?
- how do you define depression?
- emerging issues in the treatment of depression
July & August no meeting
June 2018
topic the value of peer mentoring and how it works
speaker Dave Kilgannon, Peer Mentor
CMHA, Canadian Mental Health Association
May 2018
topic what gives you hope
one man's story of recovery
speaker John - equilibrium member
Apr. 2018
topic depression & anxiety
changing your thoughts increases chances of recovery
speaker Dr. David Burns, MD, author "Feeling Good"
video presentation
Mar 2018
topic understanding anxiety & practical self care techniques
speaker Sandy Amodio, Counsellor
Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Education,
Master's Degree in Theological Studies in Counselling
Feb 2018
topic remember when . . .
personal stories of recovery
Jan 2018
topic marijuana & mental health
speaker Erin Horlings
Addiction Clinician & Concurrent Disorders specialist with ADAPT &
the Phoenix Early Intervention Psychosis Program
Dec 2017
topic mental health day program
Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH)
speaker Angela Everest - BA, BHSC, OT Reg.(Ont)
Occupational Therapist/Case Manager
Nov 2017
topic healthy sleep
speaker Jessica Palmer, MA, C.Psych.
Halton Centre for Cognitive Therapy and Stress Reduction
Oct 2017
topic concurrent disorders & overdose prevention
spealer Angus Coll-Smith- CCDP Case Manager
CMHA - Canadian Mental Association
Sept 2017
topic depression
speaker Dr. Karl O'Sullivan
July & August 2017
no meeting
June 2017
topic reaching recovery
speaker panel discussion
May 2017
topic IMAGINE . . . there was no stigma to mental illness
video presentation
Apr 2017
topic living with bipolar disorder
speaker Laura Bain, TED talks video presentation
Mar 2017
meeting cancelled due to weather conditions
Feb 2017
topic Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
eligibility and application requirements
speakers Jamie Greenlees - ODSP administrator
Jaycee Kameka - ODSP administrator
Jan 2017
topic CBT - setting boundaries
speaker Tammy Lawless, MSW, RSW
Halton Healthcare Services
Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Services - Mental Health Day Program
Dec 2016
topic depression - the secret we share
video presentation
Nov 2016
topic caregiving for someone with a mood disorder
October 2016
topic connecting you to addictions and mental health services,
Haltonhealthcare
speaker Zoe Gordon, Msc QPIS
Manager, one-Link
Sept 2016
25th anniversary celebration
speaker Dr Karl O'Sullivan, Psychiatrist
topic Mood Disorders - looking back & looking forward
a synopsis of treatment advances & a vision for best treatment practices
reception to follow
July & August 2016 no meeting
Jun 2016
topic CMHA free case management services & new programs
speaker Denis Oliver -
Community & Corporate Mental Health & Addictions Educator
May 2016
topic Oakville Distress Centre new support servcives
speaker Craig Redick - Executive Director, Oakville Distress Centre
Apr 2016
topic Evidence Informed Treatment for Concurrent Depression & Substance Issues
speakers
Dr. Alison Arnot, Addictions &
Concurrent Disorders Centre
Trillium Health Partners
Catherine Huddleston, Psychological
Associate, DaVinci program,
Trillium Health Partners
Mar 2016
topic cognitive behavioural therapy (cbt) - part 2
speaker Tammy Lawless, MSW, RSW
Halton Healthcare Services
Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Services - Mental Health Day Program
Feb 2016
topic cognitive behavioural therapy (cbt) - part 1
understanding the model & bad thinking habits
speaker Tammy Lawless, MSW, RSW
Halton Healthcare Services
Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Services - Mental Health Day Program
Jan 2016
topic a new year . . . a new hospital
description of the OTMH new mental health facility & services
speaker Monica Bettazzoni - Director Programs, Mental Health
Halton Healthcare Services
July & August 2015 no meeting
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