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Allison Goes to the Movies

31 Oct, 2016  in Uncategorized by Christopher Shillington

moonlight

“I saw this on Saturday. A beautiful, sad and poignant film. Highly recommend.” – Allison Reeves
This is a helpful review:
The Guardian -Moonlight review – Devastating drama is vital portrait of black gay masculinity in America
Official Movie Trailer – Trailer

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At this week’s Professional Development meeting, the Umbrella team met to talk about generative somatics and how trauma can be stored in the body. Led by Tracey Jastinder Mann, our team practiced some somatic exercises through which we learned about centering and consent.

[image description: An image that reads "Talking is good for you, but no amount of talk therapy can or will release trauma sufficiently. To effectively treat trauma, we must consider how it has been stored in the body and offer a modality that facilitates its release on a cellular level." At the top of the image there is an illustration of a person sitting cross-legged in a meditative state.] ... See MoreSee Less

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Five tips on finding an LGBTQ2-affirming therapist, according to LGBTQ2 providers

There are a lot of barriers to mental health care for queer and trans people. Here’s how to start getting the care you need
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Umbrella Mental Health Network

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via Lachlan Crawford, Naturopathic Mental Health:

"While it may be daunting to think there are so many things that can cause or contribute to depression, I see it as the opposite: it’s liberating to know that there are many avenues that we can work on to make improvements in your mental health. The first step is acknowledging that there is more to it than brain chemistry, although that plays a part. Your best approach is to work on this with a team of practitioners, including a good therapist and doctor that are willing to do the investigative work with you and help you walk the path to recovery." ... See MoreSee Less

What Really Causes Depression

Beyond the serotonin, what really causes depression? Take a look at the many causes, and the many ways to feel better.
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Check out this Dialectical Behaviour Therapy informed group brought to you by Planned Parenthood Toronto!Struggling with intense emotions that seem to take over?
Wishing you had skills to feel more in control of your emotions and your responses to them?
Are you between the ages of 20-29?

If so, join us for our 6 week DBT-informed skills group! Tuesdays from 6 pm-7:30 pm, from October 29th until December 3rd 2019 here at PPT.

Snacks + ttc tokens provided. For more info or to register, dm us or email ranton@ppt.on.ca! ... See MoreSee Less

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  • Christopher Shillington, MA, CCC, RP
  • Dr. Greg Mendelson, Psy.D., C.Psych.
  • Leslie Kirsh, MEd, RP
  • Carly Boyce, MSW, RSW
  • Jay Walker, MA, RP (Qualifying)
  • Tracey Jastinder Mann, MSW, RSW
  • Kathryn Bargis MSc, RP
  • Saadia Khan, B.A. Candidate
  • Dr. Allison Reeves, PhD. C.Psych

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