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SUMMARY:The Pardesi Project Film Premiere- ਪਰਦੇਸੀ ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ | परदेसी परियोजना | پردیسی پروجیکٹ
DESCRIPTION:The Pardesi Project is a mental health promotion short film initiative aimed at addressing the unique mental health challenges of South Asian international students. \nIn Hindi\, Urdu\, & Punjabi “par” means other and “des” means country. Pardesi is the label for a foreigner\, immigrant\, and/or newcomer. This project is a collaboration between SOCH Mental Health\, Sheridan College and the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health. \nਪਰਦੇਸੀ ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ ਕੀ ਹੈ\nਕਾਲਜ ਅਤੇ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਵਿਚ ਭਾਰਤ ਤੋਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਹਨ ਜੋ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਸਮੱਸਿਆਵਾਂ ਦਾ ਅਨੁਭਵ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ| ਪਰਦੇਸੀ ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ ਅੰਤਰਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਨੂੰ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹਤ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੀ ਇੱਕ ਛੋਟੀ ਫਿਲਮ ਦੀ ਪਹਿਲ ਹੈ
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/the-pardesi-project-film-premiere-%e0%a8%aa%e0%a8%b0%e0%a8%a6%e0%a9%87%e0%a8%b8%e0%a9%80-%e0%a8%aa%e0%a9%8d%e0%a8%b0%e0%a9%8b%e0%a8%9c%e0%a9%88%e0%a8%95%e0%a8%9f-%e0%a4%aa%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%a6/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210314T193000
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SUMMARY:Gulabi Harf - Community Healing Through Spoken Word
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic and a meeting place for poets\, story writers & original word artists. Hindi. Urdu. Punjabi. English.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\ngulabi sirf rang thode na hai.. \ngulabi ek dhang bhi to hai.. \nzindagi ko dekhne ka nazariya \ngulabi ek umang bhi to hai \n— \nThe colour ‘pink’ \,\, or Gulabi has so many interpretations. It can denote a mood\, a festival of colours\, the state of our health\, the feeling of love\, the state of hope and lastly\, but not the least\, the texture of life. \nThe mere mention of the word ‘gulabi’ makes one feel .. like there is more to air than just what we breathe \nThe mere mention of the word .. transports you to another time.. \nGulabi Harf – is our sacred place of poetry and other word art forms. \nIf you write in Hindi\, Urdu or Punjabi (and English\, too) you are invited with a lot of warmth. \nCome\, tell us what you have been ruminating about lately. \nCome\, let’s engage with a community of fellow writers and thinkers. \nAaiye\, mehfil ki shuruaat ho.. \n— \nThis month’s Word: Mausam/ Zameen\n— \nAGENDA\n7:30 PM – Opening Words\n7:45 PM – Introductory Activities\n8 PM – 9:30 PM – Open Mic\n—\nLimited spots for Open Mic opportunities. Please email Anuradha at anuradahgrovertejpal@gmail.com on Instagram if you want to read.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/gulabi-harf-community-healing-through-spoken-word-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210311T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
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SUMMARY:Autism- My Family's Secret | ਆਟੀਜ਼ਮ- ਮੇਰੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਦਾ ਰਾਜ਼
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe focus of this workshop is to discuss the stigma affiliated with having a child with an autism diagnosis. This workshop will implement the art of storytelling to explore the mental health impacts on parents and caregivers. Core themes of this workshop may include South Asian cultural beliefs\, family pressure\, and societal pressure.  \n  \nਇਹ ਕਲਾਸ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਦਾ ਆਟੀਜ਼ਮ ਬਾਰੇ ਤਜਰਬਾ  ਸਾਂਝੇ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਮੌਕਾ ਦੇਵੇਗੀ\n  \n  \nPresenters Bio \n \nManeet Chahal (RN\, BScN\, MSc) & Jasmeet Chagger (RN\, BScN\, MSc(c)) are two passionate community change-makers. They have over 8 years of mental health nursing experience and have closely witnessed their family and friends struggle with mental illness.  \nAlong with working in the field of mental health\, Maneet finished her Masters of Nursing in 2018 which looked at the South Asian Punjabi community’s experience of accessing mental health services for depression in the Region of Peel.  \nJasmeet’s Masters of Science in Nursing thesis explores the perceptions of alcohol use and the experience of Punjabi families impacted by problem drinking.  \nSOCH is a community mental health initiative aimed at breaking the silence about mental health in South Asian families. \nNote: Once you are registered\, you will receive a virtual link closer to the event date\, with instructions about how to access it.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/autism-my-familys-secret-%e0%a8%86%e0%a8%9f%e0%a9%80%e0%a8%9c%e0%a8%bc%e0%a8%ae-%e0%a8%ae%e0%a9%87%e0%a8%b0%e0%a9%87-%e0%a8%aa%e0%a8%b0%e0%a8%bf%e0%a8%b5%e0%a8%be%e0%a8%b0-%e0%a8%a6%e0%a8%be/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210309T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Trauma
DESCRIPTION:Soch and Registered Psychotherapist\, Tajman Grewal\, invite the South Asian community to share their experiences and perspectives on coping with the unique intergenerational trauma they experience as a result of their heritage. \nThis event will discuss the impact of the Kisaan protests in India on our mental health\, the legacy of oppression on our well being\, and using our voices during times of injustice. The images that we see are upsetting and can re-open old emotional scars. \nJoin us for a discussion on social injustice\, intergenerational trauma and ways to support the Kisaans while taking care of your own mental health. \nWe encourage you to attend this event with your family. The discussion will occur in Punjabi and English.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/intergenerational-trauma/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210307T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210301T183800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T183800Z
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SUMMARY:Sunehri Soch ~ What you think you create!
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming space for adult South Asian women to connect\, share their experiences\, and explore their emotional and mental well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create\, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild \nBut even the full circle needs another circle to connect with and respond on a deep level. \nThat’s exactly what Sunehri Soch is. It is a circle\, a group\, a vibrant friendly community of empowered women from all axes of life\, supporting one another and find the meaning of true joy every day. This online group is open to all women\, however we are focusing on South Asian women who are 45+. \nWomen spend their lives caring for and loving their families. It is finally time to discover the need and the importance of self-care. When we pay attention to our interests and find joy in things we might have forgotten along the way\, we are able to feel so much better about ourselves. We look forward to meeting some amazing women who are looking to bring their talents/experiences and share them with others. \nPlease share this event with your moms and aunts and anybody in need for a group that is beyond the small talk. \nDetails \nVirtual Meet-Up – Sunday Bi-Weekly \nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST \nLanguage: Hindi\, Punjabi\, Urdu & English \nPlease register and a Zoom link will be sent to you. \nJoin Our Facebook Group – SunehriSoch : www.facebook.com/groups/sunehrisoch/
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sunehri-soch-what-you-think-you-create-5/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210227T143000
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SUMMARY:Self Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:On February 27th\, 2021\, SOCH is having a Self-Care workshop! Let’s make your mental health a priority.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nOn February 27th\, 2021\, SOCH is bringing together the community and holding a self-care workshop lead by Bani Ahuja. \nSelf-care involves nourishing your mind\, body and soul. While self-care does involve doing things you love\, it also involves recognizing factors in our lives that are not working for us or can be changed. Self-care is physical\, emotional and spiritual. It also spans our social\, vocational and even intellectual lives. Join us for this workshop that explores how you can better your relationship with yourself\, and find more meaning in your days. Requirements for the workshop: a pen\, a notebook and an open mind. \nWe as a community should be encouraged to learn more about the importance of self-care and find ways to apply the six domains of self-care. Mental illness affects everyone and knows no boundaries\, we should all be comfortable seeking help when needed. \n**A zoom link will be emailed to you**
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/self-care-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210217T150809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T150809Z
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SUMMARY:Seniors Chair Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join Soch Mental Health and Registered Seniors Yoga Instructor\, Manjit Rai\, for a virtual chair yoga session in Punjabi. This session is an introductory class focusing on breathing and light stretches for our seniors while they remain seated in their chairs. We encourage a family member to join their loved one to make them feel more comfortable and to encourage movement. \nਇਹ ਬਜ਼ੁਰਗਾਂ ਲਈ ਸ਼ੁਰੂਆਤੀ ਕਲਾਸ ਹੈ | ਅਸੀਂ ਕੁਰਸੀ ‘ਤੇ ਬੈਠਦਿਆਂ ਆਪਣੇ ਸਾਹ ਲੈਣ ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਹੱਥਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਪੈਰਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਹਿਲਾਉਣ’ ਤੇ ਕੇਂਦ੍ਰਤ ਕਰਾਂਗੇ | ਅਸੀਂ ਇਕ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਕ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਨੂੰ ਬਜ਼ੁਰਗਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਯੋਗਾ ਸੈਸ਼ਨ ਲਈ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹਤ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ|
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/seniors-chair-yoga-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
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SUMMARY:Caregiving during COVID-19: Understanding Male Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:We will share the experiences and perspectives of South Asian men settling into parenthood or caregiver roles during the pandemic.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\nOn February 26th\, 2021 we are going to bring together men from across the South Asian community to share their experiences and perspectives on settling into parenthood\, or any personal caregiving role\, during the pandemic and ways of providing and finding support during these challenging times. \nThe goal is to make a positive change and to have an educational event about men’s mental health. We will be featuring a diversity of perspectives to foster open dialogue in partnership with the SOCH mental health team. \nEvent Agenda: \n• General mental health discussion and group facilitation \n• Achieving balance in terms of managing children\, career\, culture and caregiver expectations\, including the importance of self-care \n\n\nThe South Asian community should be encouraged to learn more about the symptoms and signs of mental health problems and for men to have the opportunity to share about their lives. Mental illness affects everyone and knows no boundaries; all persons should all be comfortable seeking help when needed.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/caregiving-during-covid-19-understanding-male-perspectives/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210211T171318Z
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SUMMARY:Sunehri Soch ~ What you think you create!
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming space for adult South Asian women to connect\, share their experiences\, and explore their emotional and mental well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create\, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild \nBut even the full circle needs another circle to connect with and respond on a deep level. \nThat’s exactly what Sunehri Soch is. It is a circle\, a group\, a vibrant friendly community of empowered women from all axes of life\, supporting one another and find the meaning of true joy every day. This online group is open to all women\, however we are focusing on South Asian women who are 45+. \nWomen spend their lives caring for and loving their families. It is finally time to discover the need and the importance of self-care. When we pay attention to our interests and find joy in things we might have forgotten along the way\, we are able to feel so much better about ourselves. We look forward to meeting some amazing women who are looking to bring their talents/experiences and share them with others. \nPlease share this event with your moms and aunts and anybody in need for a group that is beyond the small talk. \nDetails \nVirtual Meet-Up – Sunday Bi-Weekly \nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST \nLanguage: Hindi\, Punjabi\, Urdu & English \nPlease register and a Zoom link will be sent to you. \nJoin Our Facebook Group – SunehriSoch : www.facebook.com/groups/sunehrisoch/
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sunehri-soch-what-you-think-you-create-4/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
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SUMMARY:Daughter-in-laws Anonymous
DESCRIPTION:Join SOCH and Parmjit Rathaur\, a Registered Psychotherapist\, in an open discussion about navigating family relationships with in-laws.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThis workshop is meant for South Asian daughter in laws\, daughters and all women who want to learn about Mindfulness principles for healthier family relationships. \nThis workshop is meant as an honest discussion about navigating relationships with your in law family. Expectations are high for women when they get married but they are not always given the tools on how to meet those expectations and there is no safe and unbiased space for women to share their concerns in our South Asian circles. \nThis workshop will touch on issues of respect\, shame\, self care and conflict resolution through a lens of mindfulness principles. \nBased on her professional and personal experience\, Parmjit will discuss 10 rules that she has developed for cultivating healthy relationship using mindfulness.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/daughter-in-laws-anonymous/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210214T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210214T213000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210206T174046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210211T143756Z
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SUMMARY:Gulabi Harf - Community Healing Through Spoken Word
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted every second Sunday starting February 14th 2021  \n\n\n\nAbout this Event \n\n\nThoda sa bhala hai..\nAur thodi si hi kharaabi hai ..\nDil ki nazar se dekho toh..\nhar shakhs yahaan gulaabi hai \nThe colour ‘pink’ \,or gulabi has so many interpretations. It can denote a mood\, a festival of colours\, the state of our health\, the feeling of love\, the state of hope and lastly\, but not the least\, the texture of life. \nThe mere mention of the word ‘gulabi’ makes one feel .. like there is more to air than just what we breathe \nThe mere mention of the word .. transports you to another time.. \nGulabi Harf – is our sacred place of poetry and other word art forms. \nIf you write in Hindi\, Urdu or Punjabi (and English\, too) you are invited with a lot of warmth. \nCome\, tell us what you have been ruminating about lately. \nCome\, let’s engage with a community of fellow writers and thinkers. \nAaiye\, mehfil ki shuruaat ho.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAGENDA \n7:30 PM – Opening Words \n7:45 PM – Introductory Activities \n8 PM – 9:30 PM – Open Mic \nLimited spots for Open Mic opportunities. \n\n  \n\nPlease message Anuradha at 416 885 9736 if you want to read at the ‘Open Mic’ \nOpen Mic and a meeting place for poets\, story writers & original word artists. Hindi. urdu. punjabi. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/gulabi-harf-community-healing-through-spoken-word/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210129T183224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T183224Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Eating 101- For A Better Your in 2021
DESCRIPTION:Let’s talk about the social and cultural messages about our bodies\, emotional eating\, and the psychology of food\, together!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nIt’s a new year! It’s a perfect time to set some goals for a better you. \nMindful eating is about brining awareness and intention to our health and wellness when it comes to food and eating habits. \nLet’s talk about the social and cultural messages about our bodies\, emotional eating and the psychology of food together! \n*Cultivate your inner wisdom- learn to identify cravings \n*Manage your triggers with mindfulness principles \n*Understand physical hunger vs emotional hunger \n*Cultivate outer wisdom- from mindless eating to healthy choices \n*Learn to importance of self-forgiveness\, and non-self-judgment. \n\n\nMeet your facilitator: Parmjit Rathaur M.A. Registered Psychotherapist \nParmjit Rathaur is a Registered Psychotherapist practicing in Mississauga\, ON. She provides Mindfulness counselling for south asian cultural issues / stress / emotional eating. \nWhile she has had a dynamic career as a Clinical Consultant\, Program Development and in community mental health; Parmjit’s true passion is to bring Mindfulness to individual clients\, schools and offices. \nAs a Registered Psychotherapist\, Registered Nurse\, and with a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology\, Parmjit’s knowledge is grounded in cognitive psychology\, medical sciences\, and mindful wisdom. \nParmjit is certified in MBSR\, and in MB-EAT (mindful eating.) Recent workshops include The Psychology of Sugar Addiction\, The Science of Stress\, Mindfulness for Classroom Calm. \nFluent in Punjabi and Hindi\, Parmjit enjoys working with the Indian diaspora. \nAway from the office\, Parmjit enjoys motorcycling\, Sufi poetry\, traveling and experiencing different world cultures.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/mindful-eating-101-for-a-better-your-in-2021/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
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UID:1104-1612706400-1612711800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Sunehri Soch ~ What you think you create!
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming space for adult South Asian women to connect\, share their experiences\, and explore their emotional and mental well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create\, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild \nBut even the full circle needs another circle to connect with and respond on a deep level. \nThat’s exactly what Sunehri Soch is. It is a circle\, a group\, a vibrant friendly community of empowered women from all axes of life\, supporting one another and find the meaning of true joy every day. This online group is open to all women\, however we are focusing on South Asian women who are 45+. \nWomen spend their lives caring for and loving their families. It is finally time to discover the need and the importance of self-care. When we pay attention to our interests and find joy in things we might have forgotten along the way\, we are able to feel so much better about ourselves. We look forward to meeting some amazing women who are looking to bring their talents/experiences and share them with others. \nPlease share this event with your moms and aunts and anybody in need for a group that is beyond the small talk. \nDetails \nVirtual Meet-Up – Sunday Bi-Weekly \nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST \nLanguage: Hindi\, Punjabi\, Urdu & English \nPlease register and a Zoom link will be sent to you. \nJoin Our Facebook Group – SunehriSoch : www.facebook.com/groups/sunehrisoch/
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sunehri-soch-what-you-think-you-create-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210126T172117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T172117Z
UID:1092-1612609200-1612612800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:SIT-NESS: Virtual Punjabi Fitness for Seniors while sitting on your chair!
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nVirtual Punjabi Senior’s Fitness Workshop will target the mental and physical wellness of our valuable community members. \nWho can attend: The seniors’ workshop is suitable for all ages and takes place while seated. You can have a family member attend with you. \nRecommendations: Wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle. \nA Message to Seniors: The exercises are simple and easy to follow. The goal is to make you smile and show you how can add simple moves into your daily lifestyle. \n** A Zoom Link will be emailed to you** \n \nਕੌਣ ਆ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ: ਬਜ਼ੁਰਗ ਕਸਰਤ ਕਲਾਸ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਉਮਰ ਸਮੂਹ ਲਈ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ. ਤੁਸੀਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਕੁਰਸੀ ‘ਤੇ ਬੈਠੇ ਕਸਰਤ ਕਰੋਗੇ | ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇਕ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਕ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਹਾਜ਼ਰੀ ਭਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ | \nਸੁਝਾਅ: ਆਰਾਮਦਾਇਕ ਕਪੜੇ ਪਹਿਨੋ ਅਤੇ ਪੀਣ ਲਈ ਪਾਣੀ ਲਿਆਓ | \nਬਜ਼ੁਰਗਾਂ ਲਈ ਸੰਦੇਸ਼: ਕਲਾਸ ਸੌਖਾ ਹੈ | ਕਲਾਸ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਲਈ ਮੁਸਕਰਾਉਣ ਅਤੇ ਮਨੋਰੰਜਨ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਹੈ |
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sit-ness-virtual-punjabi-fitness-for-seniors-while-sitting-on-your-chair/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210129T181826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T182826Z
UID:1096-1612465200-1612472400@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Resilience & Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Join SOCH for a skills-building workshop about resilience and mental health facilitated by two naturopathic doctor candidates.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nFacilitated by Navan and Bisleen\, both Naturopathic Doctor candidates in their final year of study\, this workshop will focus on building resiliency skills and improving mental health. Both Navan and Bisleen are passionate about improving mental health through a holistic approach and have a lot of valuable insights and skills to share. \nThey began the all about M.E. [mental empowerment] campaign which is dedicated to breaking the stigma against mental health through education and resiliency development. \nJoin us on February 4th to learn from them and take part in the conversation! We look forward to seeing you then.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/resilience-mental-health/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210120T214653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T182348Z
UID:1035-1611860400-1611865800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:South Asian Men's Mental Health Forum | Addictions
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to talk about men’s mental health on January 28th\, 2021. It is time to breakdown the stigma and encourage men to seek help.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nOn January 28th\, 2021\, we are going to bring together men\, women\, and the community to share their experiences and discuss their points of view on Addiction. \nThe goal is to make a positive change\, to have a healthy community conversation surround what is means to be a male in today’s day and age. Our goal is to facilitate an open dialogue to pull back the curtain on the stigma surrounding mental health. \nSOCH is a mental health promotion initiative started by two registered nurses from Brampton\, tailored at providing the South Asian community with education\, awareness\, and resiliency for mental health. As a community initiative\, SOCH’s aim is to first ‘start the mental health conversation’ to break the stigma in the South Asian community and second\, to empower the community with the skills and knowledge to navigate the mental health system\, support loved ones\, and most importantly\, take a preventative approach to care for one’s overall well being. \nWe as South Asian males should be encouraged to learn more about the symptoms and signs of mental health problems and for men to have the opportunity to share about their lives. Mental illness affects everyone and knows no boundaries\, we should all be comfortable seeking help when needed. \nPlease note\, this event is open to everyone. \n**Event webinar link will be emailed to you**
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sochs-january-mental-health-community-conversation-addiction/
CATEGORIES:Men's Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210114T143926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T143926Z
UID:994-1611496800-1611502200@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Sunehri SOCH- What you think you create
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming space for adult South Asian women to connect\, share their experiences\, and explore their emotional and mental well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create\, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild \nBut even the full circle needs another circle to connect with and respond on a deep level. \nThat’s exactly what Sunehri Soch is. It is a circle\, a group\, a vibrant friendly community of empowered women from all axes of life\, supporting one another and find the meaning of true joy every day. This online group is open to all women\, however we are focusing on South Asian women who are 45+. \nWomen spend their lives caring for and loving their families. It is finally time to discover the need and the importance of self-care. When we pay attention to our interests and find joy in things we might have forgotten along the way\, we are able to feel so much better about ourselves. We look forward to meeting some amazing women who are looking to bring their talents/experiences and share them with others. \nPlease share this event with your moms and aunts and anybody in need for a group that is beyond the small talk. \nDetails \nVirtual Meet-Up – Sunday Bi-Weekly \nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST \nLanguage: Hindi\, Punjabi\, Urdu & English \nPlease register and a Zoom link will be sent to you. \nJoin Our Facebook Group – SunehriSoch : www.facebook.com/groups/sunehrisoch/
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sunehri-soch-what-you-think-you-create-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210114T174332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T204558Z
UID:997-1611399600-1611403200@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Seniors Chair Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Join Soch Mental Health and Registered Seniors Yoga Instructor\, Manjit Rai\, for virtual chair yoga session in Punjabi. This session is an introductory class focusing on breathing and light stretches for our seniors while they remain seated in their chairs. We encourage a family member to join their loved one to make them feel more comfortable and to encourage movement.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/seniors-chair-yoga/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20210104T181539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T151753Z
UID:935-1610287200-1610292600@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Sunehri SOCH- This Is Your Year
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming space for adult South Asian women to connect\, share their experiences\, and explore their emotional and mental well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create\, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild \nBut even the full circle needs another circle to connect with and respond on a deep level. \nThat’s exactly what Sunehri Soch is. It is a circle\, a group\, a vibrant friendly community of empowered women from all axes of life\, supporting one another and find the meaning of true joy every day. This online group is open to all women\, however we are focusing on South Asian women who are 45+. \nWomen spend their lives caring for and loving their families. It is finally time to discover the need and the importance of self-care. When we pay attention to our interests and find joy in things we might have forgotten along the way\, we are able to feel so much better about ourselves. We look forward to meeting some amazing women who are looking to bring their talents/experiences and share them with others. \nPlease share this event with your moms and aunts and anybody in need for a group that is beyond the small talk. \nDetails \n\nVirtual Meet-Up – Sunday\, January 10th\, 2021\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST\nLanguage: Hindi\, Punjabi\, Urdu & English\nPlease register and a Zoom link will be sent to you.\n\nJoin Our Facebook Group – SunehriSoch : www.facebook.com/groups/sunehrisoch/
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sunehri-soch-this-is-your-year/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201231T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201231T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201228T185913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T185913Z
UID:928-1609412400-1609416000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Yoga for New Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:New Year’s Eve Yoga class with Shaninder. Gift yourself an hour of self-care.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nSOCH Family join Shaninder on Thurs Dec 31st from 11am-12pm EST for a yoga practice to wrap this year with self-love and to kickstart the New Year with positive vibrations. \nYour Yoga Instructor: \nShaninder Virdee is a vibrant\, compassionate\, and loving yoga teacher who has supported the SOCH community with many yoga sessions. We are blessed to have her support our SOCH Family with a New Year’s Eve yoga practice.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/yoga-for-new-beginnings/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201230T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201230T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201217T153120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T153120Z
UID:913-1609354800-1609360200@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Coping with School
DESCRIPTION:A space to share how we’ve been coping with school for anyone attending school (high school\, university\, college\, or anything else)\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nOn December 30th\, 2020\, we are going to bring together everyone to share their experiences and discuss their point of view on how the pandemic has affected their education and how this has taken its toll on our mental health. \nThe goal is to make a positive change\, to have a community check-in and see how everyone is feeling. We’re here to facilitate an open dialogue to pull back the curtain on the stigma surrounding mental health. \n\n*A zoom link will be emailed to you*
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/coping-with-school/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201227T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201216T193516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T193516Z
UID:904-1609077600-1609083000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Sunehri SOCH- Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming space for adult South Asian women to connect\, share their experiences\, and explore their emotional and mental well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create\, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild \nBut even the full circle needs another circle to connect with and respond on a deep level. \nThat’s exactly what Sunehri Soch is. It is a circle\, a group\, a vibrant friendly community of empowered women from all axes of life\, supporting one another and find the meaning of true joy every day. This online group is open to all women\, however we are focusing on South Asian women who are 45+. \nWomen spend their lives caring for and loving their families. It is finally time to discover the need and the importance of self-care. When we pay attention to our interests and find joy in things we might have forgotten along the way\, we are able to feel so much better about ourselves. We look forward to meeting some amazing women who are looking to bring their talents/experiences and share them with others. \nPlease share this event with your moms and aunts and anybody in need for a group that is beyond the small talk. \nDetails \n\nVirtual Meet-Up – Sunday\, December 27th\, 2020\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST\nLanguage: Hindi\, Punjabi\, Urdu & English\nPlease register and a Zoom link will be sent to you.\n\nJoin Our Facebook Group – SunehriSoch : www.facebook.com/groups/sunehrisoch/ \nMeet your facilitator: \nHello\, I am Rimple Sembhi and I live in Brampton\, Ontario. I am a warm\, friendly person who is always looking to put a smile on faces. As I started my journey of self-discovery almost a decade ago\, I never knew where I would be heading. Like most people\, my journey started while looking to break free from the dark clouds that used to show up quite frequently. While looking to find answers for many life questions and finding solutions to the challenges\, I started my journey exploring the Universe. The more I opened up to the Universe\, the more it started opening up to me and answers started pouring in through books\, videos\, podcasts etc. As I continue my journey discovering many secrets of this Universe\, my heart fills with gratitude for the peace\, love and light I am showered upon.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sunehri-soch-holiday-party/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201222T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201217T110049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201216T212352Z
UID:907-1608663600-1608669000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Celebrating Our Funding Announcement
DESCRIPTION:SOCH Mental Health is inviting the community to attend an evening to celebrate our funding from Canadian Red Cross\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nSOCH is ecstatic to put the spotlight on South Asian mental health! \nWe are inviting our SOCH Family to join us on for an evening of celebrating this huge milestone of receiving funding from Canadian Red Cross. \nAgenda \n\nAnnouncement\nSpecial Guests\nDiscussions\nLive Performances\n\n  \nA zoom link will be emailed to you.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/celebrating-our-funding-announcement/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201211T153400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201211T153400Z
UID:888-1608231600-1608237000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:SOCH's December Mental Health Community Conversation | Community Check-in
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for our annual community check-in on December 17th. Let’s get together and ask ourselves how are we feeling?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n\nOn December 17th\, 2020\, we are going to bring together everyone to share their experiences and discuss their point of view on how the pandemic has taken a toll on their mental health. \nThe goal is to make a positive change\, to have a community check-in and see how everyone is feeling. We’re here to facilitate an open dialogue to pull back the curtain on the stigma surrounding mental health. \nSOCH is a mental health promotion initiative started by two registered nurses from Brampton\, tailored at providing the South Asian community with education\, awareness\, and resiliency for mental health. As a community initiative\, SOCH’s aim is to first ‘start the mental health conversation’ to break the stigma in the South Asian community and second\, to empower the community with the skills and knowledge to navigate the mental health system\, support loved ones\, and most importantly\, take a preventative approach to caring for one’s overall well being. SOCH is now funded by the Canadian Red Cross!! \nWe as South Asian males should be encouraged to learn more about the symptoms and signs of mental health problems and for men to have the opportunity to share about their lives. Mental illness effects everyone and knows no boundaries\, we should all be comfortable seeking help when needed. \n**Event webinar link will be emailed to you**
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sochs-december-mental-health-community-conversation-community-check-in/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201213T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201204T053444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T053444Z
UID:883-1607868000-1607873400@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Sunehri Soch ~ What you think you create!
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming space for adult South Asian women to connect\, share their experiences\, and explore their emotional and mental well-being.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n\n“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create\, nurture and transform.” – Diane Mariechild \nBut even the full circle needs another circle to connect with and respond on a deep level. \nThat’s exactly what Sunehri Soch is. It is a circle\, a group\, a vibrant friendly community of empowered women from all axes of life\, supporting one another and find the meaning of true joy every day. This online group is open to all women\, however we are focusing on South Asian women who are 45+. \nWomen spend their lives caring for and loving their families. It is finally time to discover the need and the importance of self-care. When we pay attention to our interests and find joy in things we might have forgotten along the way\, we are able to feel so much better about ourselves. We look forward to meeting some amazing women who are looking to bring their talents/experiences and share them with others. \nPlease share this event with your moms and aunts and anybody in need for a group that is beyond the small talk. \nDetails \n\nVirtual Meet-Up – Sunday\, December 13th\, 2020\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EST\nLanguage: Hindi\, Punjabi\, Urdu & English\nPlease register and a Zoom link will be sent to you.\n\nJoin Our Facebook Group – SunehriSoch : www.facebook.com/groups/sunehrisoch/ \nMeet your facilitator: \nHello\, I am Rimple Sembhi and I live in Brampton\, Ontario. I am a warm\, friendly person who is always looking to put a smile on faces. As I started my journey of self-discovery almost a decade ago\, I never knew where I would be heading. Like most people\, my journey started while looking to break free from the dark clouds that used to show up quite frequently. While looking to find answers for many life questions and finding solutions to the challenges\, I started my journey exploring the Universe. The more I opened up to the Universe\, the more it started opening up to me and answers started pouring in through books\, videos\, podcasts etc. As I continue my journey discovering many secrets of this Universe\, my heart fills with gratitude for the peace\, love and light I am showered upon.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sunehri-soch-what-you-think-you-create/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201110T144328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T153248Z
UID:848-1606935600-1606941000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Coping with the Pandemic - Gain community support to manage your unique household challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join this pandemic series to strengthen your coping skills and facilitate resilience during these challenging times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nManeet Chahal- RN\, BScN\, MSc is a mental health nurse who has co-founded SOCH\, a global South Asian mental health initiative. Through her personal and professional clinical nursing practice she aspires to strengthen coping and resilience for those impacted by mental health. \n2020 has been an especially challenging year for many. With covid-19 cases increasing the community at large is facing another wave of restrictions to their way of living. It was already challenging enough to adjust to the “new life” in March. This time around could be especially hard as we face the winter months ahead of us. \nThis series is for anyone struggling with the pandemic or wanting to strengthen their current coping with the pandemic. \nLet’s together build a supportive community to thrive during these uncertain times. \nWeek 1 Nov 18: Is This STILL Going On? Session Goal: Learning to Validate Our Feelings \nWeek 2 Nov 25: I Can’t Cope with Physical Distancing. Session Goal: How to Manage Your Mental Health Symptoms \nWeek 3 Dec 2: I’m Struggling in my Home Being a Caregiver\, Dealing with a Loved One’s Substance Abuse\, Parenting\, My Personal Relationships\, etc… Session Goal: Gain community support to manage your unique household challenges
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/coping-with-the-pandemic-gain-community-support-to-manage-your-unique-household-challenges/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201201T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201125T160816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T160816Z
UID:873-1606852800-1606856400@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:What is Mental Health & Why Should You Care?
DESCRIPTION:Let’s break the silence about Mental Health in the South Asian community.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nMental health is a highly stigmatized conversation in the South Asian community. In this community conversation we will focus on: \n\nFacilitating an introductory conversation about increasing your understanding of mental health.\nIncreasing your awareness on how to navigate the mental health system for support.\nDiscuss strategies to cope with the pandemic.\n\n \n\nMeet your facilitators: \nJasmeet Chagger (RN\, BScN\, MSc(c)) [left] & Maneet Chahal (RN\, BScN\, MSc) [right] are two passionate community change-makers. They have over 8 years of mental health nursing experience and have closely witnessed their family and friends to struggle with mental illness. \nAlong with working in the field of mental health\, Maneet finished her Masters of Nursing in 2018 which looked at the South Asian Punjabi community’s experience of accessing mental health services for depression in the Region of Peel. Jasmeet has embarked her journey of Masters of Nursing with looking at family perceptions of problem drinking in South Asian Punjabi households and is working away to complete her research this year. \nBoth best friends co-founded SOCH Mental Health and kicked off their very first workshop in April of 2015.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/what-is-mental-health-why-should-you-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201119T060939Z
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SUMMARY:Positive Coming Out Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Join SOCH Mental Health on November 30th 7:00 PM for a discussion on positive coming out experiences within the South Asian LGBT Community! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nSOCH Mental Health presents – Positive Coming Out Experiences. The focus of this workshop is to promote supportive and positive coming out experiences within the South Asian LGBTQ+ community! \nStriving to have a healthy community conversation surrounding stigma of mental health and social issues in the South Asian LGBTQ+ community in a safe and non judgmental environment. To also facilitate an open dialogue and pull back the curtain on the stigma surrounding mental health. \nIn this workshop we will have guest facilitators sharing their experiences followed by a community dialogue. \nSOCH is a mental health initiative started by two registered nurses\, Jasmeet Chagger and Maneet Chahal from Brampton\, tailored at providing the South Asian community with education\, awareness\, and resiliency for mental health. As a community initiative\, SOCH’s aim is to first ‘start the mental health conversation’ to break the stigma in the South Asian community and second\, to empower the community with the skills and knowledge to navigate the mental health system\, support loved ones\, and most importantly\, take a preventative approach to caring for one’s overall well being. \nZoom meeting information will be mailed out to all participants before the event. \n**Please note: This online event may be recorded for promotional and marketing purposes. Please feel free to contact the organization for any concerns** \nEmail: info@sochmentalhealth.com
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/positive-coming-out-experiences/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201110T082158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T153256Z
UID:842-1606417200-1606422600@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Suicide and Self Harm
DESCRIPTION:It’s time to talk about men’s mental health on November 26th\, 2020. Let’s breakdown the stigma and encourage men to seek help.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn November 26th\, 2020\, we are going to bring together men to share their experiences and discuss their point of views on suicide and self harm. \nThe goal is to make a positive change\, to have a healthy community conversation surrounding the growing rates of suicide and self harm amongst males. Our goal is to facilitate an open dialogue to pull back the curtain on the stigma surrounding mental health. \nSOCH is a mental health promotion initiative started by two registered nurses from Brampton\, tailored at providing the South Asian community with education\, awareness\, and resiliency for mental health. As a community initiative\, SOCH’s aim is to first ‘start the mental health conversation’ to break the stigma in the South Asian community and second\, to empower the community with the skills and knowledge to navigate the mental health system\, support loved ones\, and most importantly\, take a preventative approach to caring for one’s overall well being. \nWe as a community should be encouraged to learn more about the symptoms and signs of mental health problems and for men to have the opportunity to share about their lives. Mental illness effects everyone and knows no boundaries\, we should all be comfortable seeking help when needed. \n**Event webinar link will be emailed to you**
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/suicide-and-self-harm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201125T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T081508
CREATED:20201110T142848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T153336Z
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SUMMARY:Coping with the Pandemic - How to Manage Your Mental Health Symptoms
DESCRIPTION:Join this pandemic series to strengthen your coping skills and facilitate resilience during these challenging times. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nManeet Chahal- RN\, BScN\, MSc is a mental health nurse who has co-founded SOCH\, a global South Asian mental health initiative. Through her personal and professional clinical nursing practice she aspires to strengthen coping and resilience for those impacted by mental health. \n2020 has been an especially challenging year for many. With covid-19 cases increasing the community at large is facing another wave of restrictions to their way of living. It was already challenging enough to adjust to the “new life” in March. This time around could be especially hard as we face the winter months ahead of us. \nThis series is for anyone struggling with the pandemic or wanting to strengthen their current coping with the pandemic. \nLet’s together build a supportive community to thrive during these uncertain times. \nWeek 1 Nov 18: Is This STILL Going On? Session Goal: Learning to Validate Our Feelings \nWeek 2 Nov 25: I Can’t Cope with Physical Distancing. Session Goal: How to Manage Your Mental Health Symptoms \nWeek 3 Dec 2: I’m Struggling in my Home Being a Caregiver\, Dealing with a Loved One’s Substance Abuse\, Parenting\, My Personal Relationships\, etc… Session Goal: Gain community support to manage your unique household challenges
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/coping-with-the-pandemic-how-to-manage-your-mental-health-symptoms/
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