Hey everyone, the Government of Canada sent around some really important mental health tips to keep in mind, check it out:
It’s important to take care of your mental health. Small and effective lifestyle choices can benefit your mental health, like:
Finding ways to stay socially connected while physical distancing.
Practising mindfulness.
Eating healthy meals.
The Wellness Together Canada portal provides credible resources and support, including confidential counselling, to take care of your mental health during COVID-19.
Click here for more information on how to take care of yourself .
…comes with an invitation to join in upcoming online events hosted by the Family Support Institute! Check it out!
Upcoming FSIBC Zoom Conversations Our Zoom conversations are a safe space for families and caregivers to come together for support, camaraderie, inspiration, trouble-shooting, and sharing what’s hard. Some of these sessions are by theme/topic and others are for general conversation and engagement. Whatever you might be feeling right now — overwhelmed, sadness, fear, anxiety — you are not alone.
Hey everyone, your social distancing reminder of the week is inspired by the current edition of the Plan Institute’s newsletter, which has a great article about connecting intentionally with others during these trying times – check it out here! Their suggestions include:
creating a “virtual bubble”
connecting within your neighborhood
calendars of Covid-safe events to look forward to
As well as many others! Give something new a try and share your favorites in the comments!
Hey everyone, the Government of Canada has circulated helpful advice to support mental health heading into the holidays — check it out below and share with others:
…and what they might mean over the holidays this year due to COVID-19 — you can check out what is currently in place and see what applies to your situation here.
Hey all, the winter online training sessions presented by Plan Institute were listed in their newsletter and include:
the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning (For BC residents)
Personal Support Network Facilitation
And many other resources, like their 5-part webinar series designed to help people facing social isolation stay connected. You can get more information about everything they have on offer on their website.
Hey everyone, posAbilities is offering free, online (Zoom) LINK Healthy Relationships training in the South Okanagan area this Winter. The LINK! curriculum provides relevant sexual health information and focuses on a variety of topics including:
Knowing Your Rights, Consent, and the Law
The Basics (Anatomy, Public vs. Private)
Different Types of Touch and Trusted People
Self-Care
Gender and Identity
Relationships and Decision Making
Online Safety and Pornography
Dating and Break-Ups
Thinking about Sex (Determining “Readiness”, Types of Sexual Activity)