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SUMMARY:Oakville Public Library- Mental Health: Start the Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Help us start the conversation about Mental Health! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Maneet from Soch Mental Health and representatives from the Oakville Public Library for an introductory Mental Health Session. \nIn this interactive and engaging session\, panelists will discuss common questions regarding mental health including how to start the conversation about Mental Health\, how to recognize that you are struggling with your mental health and how to build resiliency when facing challenges. \nThe panelists will also discuss the different mental health resources and organizations available from the Oakville Public Library and Halton Community Services Database \nThere will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions and engage in the conversation.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/oakville-public-library-mental-health-start-the-conversation/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220406T210000
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SUMMARY:Provincial - Punjabi Workshop - Changing Relationships
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this workshop is to allow South Asian parents and caregivers of a child with autism to explore the impact of the diagnosis on family relationships. Core themes of this workshop may include exploring cultural shame and stigma\, evolving interpersonal relationships\, and societal perceptions of gender-related caregiver roles.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/provincial-punjabi-workshop-changing-relationships/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220329T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
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SUMMARY:Akaal South Asian Grief Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This support group is a 6 week continuous program for 15 individuals to attend with the aim of creating a safe space to heal from grief. This is a closed group.  \nਇਹ ਛੇ ਹਫ਼ਤੇ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਲਈ ਹੈ ਜਿਸਦਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਜਾਂ ਦੋਸਤ ਗੁਜ਼ਰ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਗਰੁੱਪ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ। \nThe group is facilitated by mental health nurses and cultural leads Maneet Chahal-Gill\, RN\, BScN\, MSc. \n\nਇੱਕ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਨਰਸਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਹ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਬਣਾਇਆ|\n\nThe following is a breakdown of the 6-week program: \nMarch 29th 2022 Week 1: Introduction  \n Session Goal: Creating a Safe Space.  \nਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ| \nApril 5th Week 2: Understanding Grief  \nSession Goal: Everyone grieves differently. Give yourself permission to grieve in your own way. \n ਦੁੱਖ ਅਤੇ ਮੌਤ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਝਣਾ| \nApril 12th 2022 Week 3: Coping with Grief  \nSession Goal: Learning healthy coping.  \nਕਿਸੇ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਭਾਵਨਾਵਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਨਜਿੱਠਣਾ ਹੈ | \nApril 19th 2022 Week 4: Self-care & Grief  \nSession Goal: Learning to take care of yourself.  \nਕਿਸੇ ਦੇ ਮਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਆਪਣੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ| \nApril 26th 2022 Week 5: Managing social relationships \n Session Goal- Listen to your heart when figuring out how to manage social relationships during a time of loss.  \nਕਿਸੇ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਆਪਣੇ ਰਿਸ਼ਤਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਨ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਰਨਾ ਹੈ| \nMay 3rd 2022 Week 6: Channeling Our Grief  \nSession Goal: Learning to honour our loved one by channeling our grief through the community.  \nਉਦਾਸੀ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਸਿਹਤਮੰਦ ਆਉਟਲੈਟ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਲੱਭਣਾ ਹੈ | \nThis program is sponsored by Brampton Crematorium & Visitation Centre \nTo Register email info@sochmentalhealth.com
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/akaal-south-asian-grief-support-group/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20220119T211300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T211300Z
UID:2037-1647459000-1647464400@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Provincial - Punjabi Workshop - Coping with My Child’s Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:The focus of this workshop is to explore how parents and caregivers have been coping with the mental health implications of having to care for someone with an autism diagnosis. This workshop will explore healthy and unhealthy coping strategies. Core themes of this workshop may include perceptions of self-care in the South Asian community\, family boundaries\, and communication\, & societal perceptions of gender-related caregiver roles.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/provincial-punjabi-workshop-coping-with-my-childs-diagnosis/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20220119T210914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T210914Z
UID:2035-1645644600-1645650000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Provincial - Punjabi Workshop - Feelings of Shame
DESCRIPTION:The 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.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/provincial-punjabi-workshop-feelings-of-shame/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20220202T150043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T150451Z
UID:2053-1645124400-1645128000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:A Holistic Approach to Supporting Your Well-being During Pregnancy
DESCRIPTION:A discussion supporting your well-being during pregnancy with Maiya Ahluwalia\, RD ( Registered Dietician) \nMaiya Ahluwalia\, RD will be joining us to discuss supporting your well-being during pregnancy. Maiya will touch upon nutrition needs during pregnancy\, environmental toxins and how to identify products safe for pregnancy\, and recommendations for movement during pregnancy. Maiya is one of the founders of Nourishing Balance (https://nourishingbalance.ca/). Their team truly believes that by taking an evidenced-based\, holistic approach to healthcare they can help you to develop sustainable\, achievable goals. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-holistic-approach-to-supporting-your-well-being-during-pregnancy-tickets-260747652247
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/a-holistic-approach-to-supporting-your-well-being-during-pregnancy/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20220123T050716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T162531Z
UID:2041-1643824800-1645038000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Community #RealTalk | Sharing Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Immigrating to a new country as a new student can be tough! The upcoming Community #RealTalk with Soch will be a chance to voice your thoughts and experiences navigating topics such as physical & sexual health\, student rights & labour laws and student life & mental health. We will be using the themes emerging from these sessions to inform Soch programming! If none of the indicated times work for you\, please contact us at ritika@sochmentalhealth.com and we can arrange a different time to connect. \nWednesday\, February 2nd – 6 PM – 7 PM\nWednesday\, February 9th – 6 PM – 7 PM\nWednesday\, February 16th – 6 PM – 7 PM \n https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-realtalk-with-soch-tickets-253471228267
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/community-realtalk-sharing-experiences/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220301T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20220110T203501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T205139Z
UID:2015-1643137200-1646166600@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Akaal- South Asian Grief Support Group (6 Week Program)
DESCRIPTION:Akaal- South Asian Grief Support Group – The support group aims to provide the Punjabi community with a culturally and linguistically inclusive space to heal from grief. \nThis support group is a 6 week continuous program for 15 individuals to attend with the aim of creating a safe space to heal from grief. This is a closed group. \nਇਹ ਛੇ ਹਫ਼ਤੇ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਲਈ ਹੈ ਜਿਸਦਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਜਾਂ ਦੋਸਤ ਗੁਜ਼ਰ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਗਰੁੱਪ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਅਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ। \n  \nLink to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/akaal-south-asian-grief-support-group-tickets-243154099457 \nThe group is facilitated by mental health nurses and cultural leads Maneet Chahal-Gill\, RN\, BScN\, MSc and Jasmeet Chagger RN\, BScN\, MSc. \nਦੋ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਨਰਸਾਂ ਨੇ ਇਹ ਪ੍ਰੋਗਰਾਮ ਬਣਾਇਆ| \nThe following is a breakdown of the 6-week program: \nJan 25th 2022 Week 1: Introduction \nSession Goal: Creating a Safe Space. \nਜਾਣ-ਪਛਾਣ| \nFeb 1st 2022 Week 2: Understanding Grief \nSession Goal: Everyone grieves differently. Give yourself permission to grieve in your own way. \nਦੁੱਖ ਅਤੇ ਮੌਤ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਝਣਾ| \nFeb 8th 2022 Week 3: Coping with Grief \nSession Goal: Learning healthy coping. \nਕਿਸੇ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਭਾਵਨਾਵਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਨਜਿੱਠਣਾ ਹੈ | \nFeb 15th 2022 Week 4: Self-care & Grief \nSession Goal: Learning to take care of yourself. \nਕਿਸੇ ਦੇ ਮਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਆਪਣੀ ਦੇਖਭਾਲ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਰਨੀ ਹੈ| \nFeb 22nd 2022 Week 5: Managing social relationships \nSession Goal- Listen to your heart when figuring out how to manage social relationships during a time of loss. \nਕਿਸੇ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਆਪਣੇ ਰਿਸ਼ਤਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਨ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕਰਨਾ ਹੈ| \nMarch 1st 2022 Week 6: Channeling Our Grief \nSession Goal: Learning to honour our loved one by channeling our grief through the community. \nਉਦਾਸੀ ਲਈ ਇੱਕ ਸਿਹਤਮੰਦ ਆਉਟਲੈਟ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਲੱਭਣਾ ਹੈ |
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/akaal-south-asian-grief-support-group-6-week-program/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211218T163638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211218T163638Z
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SUMMARY:Spotlight on South Asian Mental Health : Unveiling a Conversation
DESCRIPTION:A conversation about the Book ‘Saaya Unveiled’ that highlights the issue of mental health stigma in the South Asian community. This discussion will include topics on stigmatization\, accessing services\, loss and academia. There will be peer support available in case anyone is experiencing any difficult feelings during the presentation. The stream is for “other” as it involves several topics. \n  \nRegister here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-spotlight-on-south-asian-mental-health-tickets-229816827317
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/spotlight-on-south-asian-mental-health-unveiling-a-conversation/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211213T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211127T211504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211127T211634Z
UID:1988-1639418400-1639423800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Soch Mental Health Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Inviting our Soch Family to come join and listen in on the exciting growth our organization has had this year. \nFacilitated by: \nSoch Co-Founders: Maneet Chahal-Gill RN\, BScN\, MSc & Jasmeet Chagger RN\, BScN\, MSc \nSoch Board Members: Navtaj Sandhu\, Iman Grewal\, Sukhman Grewal\, Nitika Rewari\, Harman Grewal\, Sam Perhar\, & Jaskarn Grewal \n  \nClick to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soch-mental-health-annual-general-meeting-tickets-217731078517
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/soch-mental-health-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211124T144736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T192059Z
UID:1970-1639225800-1639229400@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Chair Yoga and Mindfulness | Senior's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Senior’s Chair Yoga and Mindfulness\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nManjit Rai will be facilitating a seated yoga and mindfulness workshop for seniors aged 65+\, although everyone is welcome to attend! This will also be a great opportunity to meet and chat with others. \n\nLink to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seniors-chair-yoga-and-mindfulness-tickets-216706122847
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/chair-yoga-and-mindfulness-seniors-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211122T195345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T192152Z
UID:1932-1638813600-1638819000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Mending Heartbreak After Perinatal Loss
DESCRIPTION:An Art Therapy Workshop with Rapinder Kaur\, Registered Psychotherapist\, Art Therapist\, and Founder of Art as Therapy. \n\n\nFacilitators:\nSadhna Persaud\, RPN \nAbout this event\nThe grief that follows pregnancy and infancy loss is often difficult to express and explain in words\, leaving many with lived experience feeling further isolated\, misunderstood\, and stigmatized. Expressive arts can help address the emotions connected to loss that cannot be described in words. SOCH is pleased to welcome Rapinder Kaur\, Registered Psychotherapist\, Art Therapist\, and Founder of Art as Therapy (https://www.artastherapy.ca/) to facilitate a workshop where arts-based modalities will be introduced and explored as pathways to healing.\n \n\nLink to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mending-heartbreak-after-perinatal-loss-an-art-therapy-workshop-tickets-214427036037?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch&keep_tld=1
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/mending-heartbreak-after-perinatal-loss/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211124T143726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T192004Z
UID:1966-1638712800-1638716400@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Recipe Show and Tell | Senior's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Recipe Show and Tell\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis workshop will be an opportunity for you to share your favourite home-made ethnic food dishes! Whether they are some savory samosas or your favourite dinner daal\, we’d love to see it! \n\nLink to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/recipe-show-and-tell-tickets-216703494987
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/recipe-show-and-tell-seniors-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211122T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T200639Z
UID:1939-1638298800-1638304200@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Harm Reduction in the South Asian Community
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Soch family as we discuss different ways to navigate recovery from substance abuse. \n \nFacilitator Name: Varun Joshi\, PhD(c) \n\nFacilitator Bio: Varun is a PhD candidate at the University of Guelph who specializes in environmental criminology and a member of Soch’s Men’s Mental Health Team. Prior to pursuing graduate school\, he worked in a variety of front line public service positions\, including in a peer support role facilitating substance abuse support programs for youth experiencing homelessness in Ottawa\, Ontario. Varun’s workshops explored the different relationships individuals can have with alcohol and how people experiencing substance abuse can approach recovery in a way that is suited to them. Soch has provided Varun with an opportunity to engage in mental health support with the community he was raised in and enjoys providing services in both English and Punjabi.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nSubstance abuse is a sensitive topic in the South Asian community for Indians and diaspora\, especially pertaining to alcohol. Opening up about having problems with drinking can be met with a variety of responses that can leave those suffering feeling alone and without support. Come join the Soch family as we discuss different ways to navigate recovery from substance abuse. Abstinence is often seen as one of the only avenues of support\, but this is not the case and we will explore how Harm Reduction can play a role in recovery for individuals that experience any form of substance abuse. This event will be facilitated from a peer support perspective where individuals are invited to share their experiences and learn how to begin conversations around addressing problematic relationships with alcohol.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/harm-reduction-in-the-south-asian-community/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211124T134034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T191736Z
UID:1963-1638205200-1639159200@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Art Series | Youth & Children
DESCRIPTION:A 4-part Holiday Art Series catered towards Children and Youth!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nSoch’s 2021 Holiday Art Series consists of 4 workshops that aim to bring out participants’ creative sides and facilitate meaningful discussions surrounding identity\, gratitude\, pursuing passions and self-expression. When you register\, you will receive an email containing Zoom details for all 4 workshops.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/holiday-art-series-youth-children/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211122T202907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211124T144900Z
UID:1944-1638021600-1638025200@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Cha & Chat | Senior's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bring your cha and be ready to chat!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nBring your cha and be ready to chat! This will be an informal space for us to reflect on this year’s Diwali\, Navratri and other celebrations\, how this year has been with changing COVID restrictions & share our plans for the winter season!
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/seniors-cha-chat/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211109T011752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T200653Z
UID:1886-1637263800-1639081800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Rishtay
DESCRIPTION:Giving a safe space for South Asian women to support and empower each other through their journey navigating dating\, marriage\, and divorce.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nRishtay is a four-part series which provides a safe space for South Asian women to discuss the complexities surrounding dating\, marriage\, and divorce. Each part will allow for participants to speak to a guest speaker with lived experience. Core themes include: exploring self-love\, value setting\, boundary setting\, self-independence\, and confidence. \nJoin us weekly on Thursday evenings 7:30-9:00pm EST from Nov 18th to Dec 9th \nNovember 18th: Discuss the shame and stigma associated with dating while learning how to develop self love and compassion along with value setting. \nNovember 25th: Discuss being in a commitment and how to set proper boundaries in order to develop self autonomy \nDecember 2nd: Erase the stigma associated with being divorced while finding strength in being independent. \nDecember 9th: Closing the series with a panel of 4 speakers with lived experience\, providing the opportunity for women to openly ask questions in a safe space. \nThe same zoom link will be used for all sessions\, so you only need to register once.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/rishtay/
LOCATION:online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211116T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211005T154138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T181117Z
UID:1779-1637091000-1637096400@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Autism - My Child's Disability is Not my Fault Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/autism-my-childs-disability-is-not-my-fault-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211028T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211005T154013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T181145Z
UID:1777-1635449400-1635454800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Autism - Strengthening Social Supports Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Date Change to Thurs Oct 28th @7:30pm EST
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/autism-strengthening-social-supports-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211013T184410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T184410Z
UID:1807-1635361200-1635366600@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Daughter-in-Laws Anonymous (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n*Participants may attend this workshop even if they did not attend Part 1. \nThis 2-session workshop is meant as an opportunity for an open discussion about navigating relationships with your in-law family and about developing confidence to balance self-care with the expectations of others. This workshop will touch on issues of respect\, shame\, self-care and conflict resolution through a lens of mindfulness principles. Based on her professional and personal experience\, Parmjit will discuss 10 rules that she has developed for cultivating healthy relationships using mindfulness.  \nAbout the Facilitator: Parmjit Rathaur\nParmjit Rathaur is a Registered Psychotherapist practicing in Mississauga\, ON.  Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi\, Parmjit offers Mindfulness Counseling for cultural-specific issues in the South Asian Community.  As a Registered Psychotherapist\, Registered Nurse\, and with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology\, Parmjit’s knowledge is grounded in Cognitive Psychology\, Medical sciences\, and Mindful wisdom. Parmjit is certified in MBSR\, by Jon Kabat-Zinn\, and in MB-EAT (mindful eating).  Away from the office\, Parmjit enjoys motorcycling\, Sufi poetry\, travelling and experiencing different world cultures with her family.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/navigating-relationships/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211026T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211018T192603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T192603Z
UID:1848-1635276600-1635282000@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Loss is Loss: Perinatal Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Perinatal Mental Health\nWorkshop: Loss is Loss.  \nWhen: Tuesday\, October 26th\n7:30 pm – 9 pm EST \nOctober is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We will be discussing pregnancy and infant loss and hoping to encourage women\, mothers\, families to share their stories without fear and judgement.  \nFacilitators: \nSadhna Persaud\, Registered Practical Nurse and Postpartum Doula\nSandeep Marwaha\, Registered Occupational Therapist\, Psychotherapist 
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/perinatal-mental-health-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211012T225616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T225812Z
UID:1799-1634842800-1634846400@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Queer and Trans Mental Health Forum: South Asian LGBTQ & Family Acceptance
DESCRIPTION:Queer and Trans Mental Health Forum: South Asian LGBTQ & Family Acceptance \nDate & Time: Oct 21st 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nThis workshop aims to explore the experiences of people in the South Asian LGBTQ community and family acceptance. Some of the topics that will be covered are –  religion and culture\, toxic masculinity and various familial issues are faced by the community impacting their mental health. We will be joined by Prabh Kehal.  \nFacilitators:  \nDipesh Kennth: Public speaker and a mental health advocate. Passionate about bettering the community and battling the stigma of mental health.  \nPrabhdeep singh kehal: Writer and educator. In their professional work\, they research how people understand contemporary and historic racism and how they use that knowledge to address inequalities in their lives and workplaces. Prabhdeep’s work within and outside Sikh communities aspires to identify and fight how ideologies of white supremacy\, anti-queerness\, and gender conformity emerge in our lives\, both within and outside the Sikh and Sikh-American diasporas. They are queer\, non-binary\, and use they/them/theirs pronouns.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/queer-and-trans-mental-health/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211020T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211013T184343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T184343Z
UID:1803-1634756400-1634761800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Daughter-in-Laws Anonymous (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Workshop Overview\n*Participants may attend one or both of this 2-part series.  \nThis 2-session workshop is meant as an opportunity for an open discussion about navigating relationships with your in-law family and about developing confidence to balance self-care with the expectations of others. This workshop will touch on issues of respect\, shame\, self-care and conflict resolution through a lens of mindfulness principles. Based on her professional and personal experience\, Parmjit will discuss 10 rules that she has developed for cultivating healthy relationships using mindfulness.  \nAbout the Facilitator: Parmjit Rathaur\nParmjit Rathaur is a Registered Psychotherapist practicing in Mississauga\, ON.  Fluent in Punjabi and Hindi\, Parmjit offers Mindfulness Counseling for cultural-specific issues in the South Asian Community.  As a Registered Psychotherapist\, Registered Nurse\, and with a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology\, Parmjit’s knowledge is grounded in Cognitive Psychology\, Medical sciences\, and Mindful wisdom. Parmjit is certified in MBSR\, by Jon Kabat-Zinn\, and in MB-EAT (mindful eating).  Away from the office\, Parmjit enjoys motorcycling\, Sufi poetry\, travelling and experiencing different world cultures with her family.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/workshop-navigating-relationships-with-in-laws/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211014T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211008T053728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T053930Z
UID:1794-1634239800-1634243400@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:SOCH's Men's Mental Health | Annual Community Check-In
DESCRIPTION:A community check-in to discuss mental health tips and events the men’s team has planned for this year.  \nDay and Date: Thursday\, October 14th\, 2021  \nTime: 7:00 PM EST \nSoch Facilitator Name & Title: Jas Khehra | Co-Facilitator \nJas is a community mental health advocate and has been volunteering with various mental health organizations. 
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/sochs-mens-mental-health-annual-community-check-in/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211013T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211005T153303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211005T154913Z
UID:1774-1634153400-1634158800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Autism - Changing Relationships Workshop
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/autism-changing-relationships-workshop/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211013T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20211008T163950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T163950Z
UID:1787-1634151600-1634158800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:COVID & Back-to-School: Challenges facing parents and kids
DESCRIPTION:Explore challenges\, issues\, and anxieties while navigating this school year. Discussing coping strategies and resources to help parents and support kids \nDate: Wednesday\, October 13th from 7-9 pm \nWe will be discussing coping strategies and resources to help parents and support kids. Lead by the Women’s Mental Health team at SOCH; facilitators include Tina Singh\, Jaswant Bajwa\, and Sharon Kang. \n– Tina Singh: Digital Content Creator\, Occupational Therapist and Mom of 3 boys. \n– Jaswant Bajwa: Professor\, Registered Psychotherapist specializing in mental health \n– Sharon Kang: Naturopathic Doctor
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/coping-strategies-parents/
LOCATION:Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20210926T182158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210926T182307Z
UID:1768-1633287600-1636921800@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Shifa Ke Khat: letters that heal
DESCRIPTION:Shifa Ke khat \nशिफ़ा के ख़त  \nLetters that heal \nDates: October 3rd\, 17th\, 31st\, and November 14th \nDuration- 1.5 hrs \nLanguage- English/Hindi/Punjabi \n  \nWords are healing potions. Join us to experience how writing letters can heal inner pain and replace it with inner calm. You need not be a writer or a master of language\, all you need is some paper\, ink\, and feelings. \n  \nShifa Ke Khat is a four-session program with each workshop whole and complete in itself. The program will help you to vent out unsaid and unresolved pain. Thus equipping you with a tool of self-help that you can use at any time and at any stage of life. The first session of this program will be held on 3rd Oct from 7-8.30 p.m. EST. \n  \nManmeet is a writer\, a performer and a facilitator. She believes writing is not just a skill or an art but a bridge that connects you to your inner self and hence with those around you.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/shifa-ke-khat-writing-letters-that-heal/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20210904T161207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T161207Z
UID:1695-1632943800-1632949200@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Autism- Coping With My Child's Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:Punjabi Workshop \nThe focus of this workshop is to explore how parents and caregivers have been coping with the mental health implications of having to care for someone with an autism diagnosis. This workshop will explore healthy and unhealthy coping strategies. Core themes of this workshop may include perceptions of self-care in the South Asian community\, family boundaries\, and communication\, & societal perceptions of gender-related caregiver roles. \nNote: Once you are registered\, you will receive a virtual link closer to the event date\, with instructions about how to access it. \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. \n 
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/autism-coping-with-my-childs-diagnosis/
LOCATION:online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20210904T160839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210904T160839Z
UID:1692-1631734200-1631739600@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:Autism My Family's Secret
DESCRIPTION:Punjabi Workshop \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.  \nPresenters Bio \n\nManeet Chahal (RN\, BScN\, MSc) & Jasmeet Chagger (RN\, BScN\, MSc) 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.
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/autism-my-familys-secret/
LOCATION:online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210705T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T203703
CREATED:20210629T203532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T050824Z
UID:1622-1625479200-1627675200@www.sochmentalhealth.com
SUMMARY:SOCH Summer Recreation Program - Seniors Stream
DESCRIPTION:The Goal: Provide summer recreational opportunities for the South Asian community to heal from the impacts of covid-19.\nThis program is approaching recreation from the following four domains: spiritual and emotional\, intellectual\, physical\, and social (we have curated a lot of incredible cultural activities). This program’s strength is the cultural and linguistic approach to recreation by catering to South Asian communities in Punjabi\, Hindi\, Urdu\, and Gujarati. \n     \nProgram Details: This program is kicking off July 5th and will be running virtually over 4 weeks until July 30th. Daily programming is being catered for children\, youth\, adults\, and seniors. The success of the program will be from collaborating with social media influencers\, community stakeholders\, and passionate community members wanting to support their community’s healing. With being on a virtual platform this program will be available to our community worldwide. We have regularly had an attendance of community members from across Canada\, the US\, and the UK. \nWeek 1 Presents Spiritual and Emotional\n \nWeek 2 Presents Intellectual and Recreation Tips\n \nWeek 3 Presents Physical\n \nWeek 4 Presents Social
URL:https://www.sochmentalhealth.com/events/soch-summer-recreation-program-seniors-stream/
LOCATION:Online Event
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