Events in October 2024
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October 1, 2024(2 events) 5:30 pm: Mental Health Drop-in Group – This drop-in group is available to any residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, age 18+. This group aims to provide a safe space for individuals to meet and explore topics related to their mental health. Group topics can vary from week to week, based on the needs and interests of those present. This drop-in group can be attended as needed and sign up is ongoing. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services. The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:30 pm – 7 island time (5 pm – 6:30 Labrador). 6:00 pm: Addictions Drop-in Group – Have you experienced problems with alcohol, drug use or gambling? Would you like to connect with others who are in various stages of recovery? This group is for the person who is just starting out in looking at their substance use or gambling, or the person who has been making changes and is seeking some supports to continue. The Addictions Drop-In Group is available to provide a safe space to connect, learn, and grow; with skilled Clinicians providing support and guidance to the process. This group is available for people who may not need, or cannot commit to, weekly attendance (however weekly attendance is also an option). It is also available for those who may be interested in exploring harm reduction options. The only commitment required is that you are clean on the day you attend group. The addictions Drop-In Group is available virtually through zoom on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm (island time). This is an ongoing group that can be joined at any time. For more information, or to sign up email addictionsgroups@easternhealth.ca |
October 2, 2024(4 events) 10:30 am: Mindfulness Based Class for Chronic Pain – This time-limited psychoeducation class is designed to help participants develop ways to cope with chronic pain and the difficult emotions, losses and social challenges that arise from its experience. Participants will be introduced to the concept of mindfulness and other evidence-based skills. Mindfulness is a skill in which benefit comes from practice. Signing up for this class means committing to practice daily for 8 weeks in order to experience benefit. Please note -This group is not long-term psychology support and not a substitute for other ongoing treatments and care. This group will be offered on Wednesdays, starting October 2nd (8 weeks) from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (island time) (10:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador)Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Addictions Early Recovery Group – Alcohol, drug use and gambling can impact a person’s life in all areas, when it is no longer social. Sometimes people have tried to stop, or make changes on their own, but have not been able to keep the changes going. Reaching out for help can be the first step needed to start the recovery process. The Addictions Early Recovery Group is available to help people who are working toward an abstinence based recovery. This group is for people who are in the early stages of making changes and looking at how to live their life alcohol, drug &/or gambling free. Complete abstinence is not required to join, but people are working toward an addiction free life. Support will be provided by Clinicians of NL Health Services to group members to explore their use, set goals, and to gain skills to make changes in their life. This is a safe, non-judgmental space. This is an open group that people can join at any time. Weekly attendance is encouraged. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Family Matters – This 10 week group is for people who have a loved one with living with mental health issues &/or addictions. When living with, or supporting, a loved one who is struggling it can also impact you. This group creates a safe space to connect with others who can understand the impacts. You will also be supported by skilled Mental Health Clinicians who will provide information, tools and resources to help you take care of yourself. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time), from October 2, 2024 - December 11, 2024. Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 6:00 pm: Wellness Wednesday’s – We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) to learn information, and tools, to support good mental health. These sessions are offered by local mental health staff who are a part of the Mental Health Program of NL Health Services. Each week there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like. *What these sessions are for: *How it works: |
October 3, 2024(2 events) 1:30 pm: Bereavement Support Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing grief due to death. This 8 week group provides bereaved individuals with an opportunity to learn about grief, loss, and bereavement so that they can understand what healthy grief looks like in everyday life. Participants will gain practical coping skills to deal with common and ongoing grief reactions, like anxiety, sleeplessness, and unhealthy negative thinking patterns. Participants will be invited to share their story in a supportive and confidential environment. The Virtual Bereavement Support Group will be offered on Thursdays starting October 3, 2024 and will be held at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm island time (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Labrador). Please email griefandbereavement@easternhealth.ca to get more information. 1:30 pm: DBT Skills Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing difficulty in managing intense emotions, difficulties in their relationships, and overall struggles in day-to-day life. Over the course of this 12 week group participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which has been shown to be effective in addressing many mental health issues. This group is a safe space for all to connect and gain tools to improve their mental health. Participants in this group will be required to do weekly practice, and regular attendance is required. The DBT Skills Group will be offered on Thursday’s starting October 3, 2024 to December 19, 2024 from 1:30-4:00 island time (1:00 am – 3:30 am Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. |
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October 7, 2024
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October 8, 2024(2 events) 5:30 pm: Mental Health Drop-in Group – This drop-in group is available to any residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, age 18+. This group aims to provide a safe space for individuals to meet and explore topics related to their mental health. Group topics can vary from week to week, based on the needs and interests of those present. This drop-in group can be attended as needed and sign up is ongoing. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services. The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:30 pm – 7 island time (5 pm – 6:30 Labrador). 6:00 pm: Addictions Drop-in Group – Have you experienced problems with alcohol, drug use or gambling? Would you like to connect with others who are in various stages of recovery? This group is for the person who is just starting out in looking at their substance use or gambling, or the person who has been making changes and is seeking some supports to continue. The Addictions Drop-In Group is available to provide a safe space to connect, learn, and grow; with skilled Clinicians providing support and guidance to the process. This group is available for people who may not need, or cannot commit to, weekly attendance (however weekly attendance is also an option). It is also available for those who may be interested in exploring harm reduction options. The only commitment required is that you are clean on the day you attend group. The addictions Drop-In Group is available virtually through zoom on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm (island time). This is an ongoing group that can be joined at any time. For more information, or to sign up email addictionsgroups@easternhealth.ca |
October 9, 2024(4 events) 10:30 am: Mindfulness Based Class for Chronic Pain – This time-limited psychoeducation class is designed to help participants develop ways to cope with chronic pain and the difficult emotions, losses and social challenges that arise from its experience. Participants will be introduced to the concept of mindfulness and other evidence-based skills. Mindfulness is a skill in which benefit comes from practice. Signing up for this class means committing to practice daily for 8 weeks in order to experience benefit. Please note -This group is not long-term psychology support and not a substitute for other ongoing treatments and care. This group will be offered on Wednesdays, starting October 2nd (8 weeks) from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (island time) (10:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador)Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Addictions Early Recovery Group – Alcohol, drug use and gambling can impact a person’s life in all areas, when it is no longer social. Sometimes people have tried to stop, or make changes on their own, but have not been able to keep the changes going. Reaching out for help can be the first step needed to start the recovery process. The Addictions Early Recovery Group is available to help people who are working toward an abstinence based recovery. This group is for people who are in the early stages of making changes and looking at how to live their life alcohol, drug &/or gambling free. Complete abstinence is not required to join, but people are working toward an addiction free life. Support will be provided by Clinicians of NL Health Services to group members to explore their use, set goals, and to gain skills to make changes in their life. This is a safe, non-judgmental space. This is an open group that people can join at any time. Weekly attendance is encouraged. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Family Matters – This 10 week group is for people who have a loved one with living with mental health issues &/or addictions. When living with, or supporting, a loved one who is struggling it can also impact you. This group creates a safe space to connect with others who can understand the impacts. You will also be supported by skilled Mental Health Clinicians who will provide information, tools and resources to help you take care of yourself. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time), from October 2, 2024 - December 11, 2024. Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 6:00 pm: Wellness Wednesday’s – We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) to learn information, and tools, to support good mental health. These sessions are offered by local mental health staff who are a part of the Mental Health Program of NL Health Services. Each week there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like. *What these sessions are for: *How it works: |
October 10, 2024(3 events) 9:30 am: Anxiety Treatment Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting. The Anxiety Treatment Group will be offered on Thursday’s starting October 10, 2024 to December 12, 2024 and will be held at 9:30 am – 12:00 noon island time (9:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Bereavement Support Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing grief due to death. This 8 week group provides bereaved individuals with an opportunity to learn about grief, loss, and bereavement so that they can understand what healthy grief looks like in everyday life. Participants will gain practical coping skills to deal with common and ongoing grief reactions, like anxiety, sleeplessness, and unhealthy negative thinking patterns. Participants will be invited to share their story in a supportive and confidential environment. The Virtual Bereavement Support Group will be offered on Thursdays starting October 3, 2024 and will be held at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm island time (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Labrador). Please email griefandbereavement@easternhealth.ca to get more information. 1:30 pm: DBT Skills Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing difficulty in managing intense emotions, difficulties in their relationships, and overall struggles in day-to-day life. Over the course of this 12 week group participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which has been shown to be effective in addressing many mental health issues. This group is a safe space for all to connect and gain tools to improve their mental health. Participants in this group will be required to do weekly practice, and regular attendance is required. The DBT Skills Group will be offered on Thursday’s starting October 3, 2024 to December 19, 2024 from 1:30-4:00 island time (1:00 am – 3:30 am Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. |
October 11, 2024
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October 15, 2024(3 events) 5:30 pm: Creating Healthy Connections – Are you struggling to improve your relationships? Do you want to develop new and healthy relationships? Are you seeking to know how to end relationships that are no longer healthy? Or perhaps are you seeking to deepen the connections that you already have? This group will help participants improve and cultivate healthy relationships in their life. This group will be offered over 6 sessions and will explore a variety of topics each week. If you are you are age 18+ and struggling with the relationships in your life, then this group may be helpful to you. For more information, and to register for this group click below. 5:30 pm: Mental Health Drop-in Group – This drop-in group is available to any residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, age 18+. This group aims to provide a safe space for individuals to meet and explore topics related to their mental health. Group topics can vary from week to week, based on the needs and interests of those present. This drop-in group can be attended as needed and sign up is ongoing. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services. The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:30 pm – 7 island time (5 pm – 6:30 Labrador). 6:00 pm: Addictions Drop-in Group – Have you experienced problems with alcohol, drug use or gambling? Would you like to connect with others who are in various stages of recovery? This group is for the person who is just starting out in looking at their substance use or gambling, or the person who has been making changes and is seeking some supports to continue. The Addictions Drop-In Group is available to provide a safe space to connect, learn, and grow; with skilled Clinicians providing support and guidance to the process. This group is available for people who may not need, or cannot commit to, weekly attendance (however weekly attendance is also an option). It is also available for those who may be interested in exploring harm reduction options. The only commitment required is that you are clean on the day you attend group. The addictions Drop-In Group is available virtually through zoom on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm (island time). This is an ongoing group that can be joined at any time. For more information, or to sign up email addictionsgroups@easternhealth.ca |
October 16, 2024(5 events) 10:30 am: Mindfulness Based Class for Chronic Pain – This time-limited psychoeducation class is designed to help participants develop ways to cope with chronic pain and the difficult emotions, losses and social challenges that arise from its experience. Participants will be introduced to the concept of mindfulness and other evidence-based skills. Mindfulness is a skill in which benefit comes from practice. Signing up for this class means committing to practice daily for 8 weeks in order to experience benefit. Please note -This group is not long-term psychology support and not a substitute for other ongoing treatments and care. This group will be offered on Wednesdays, starting October 2nd (8 weeks) from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (island time) (10:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador)Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Addictions Early Recovery Group – Alcohol, drug use and gambling can impact a person’s life in all areas, when it is no longer social. Sometimes people have tried to stop, or make changes on their own, but have not been able to keep the changes going. Reaching out for help can be the first step needed to start the recovery process. The Addictions Early Recovery Group is available to help people who are working toward an abstinence based recovery. This group is for people who are in the early stages of making changes and looking at how to live their life alcohol, drug &/or gambling free. Complete abstinence is not required to join, but people are working toward an addiction free life. Support will be provided by Clinicians of NL Health Services to group members to explore their use, set goals, and to gain skills to make changes in their life. This is a safe, non-judgmental space. This is an open group that people can join at any time. Weekly attendance is encouraged. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Family Matters – This 10 week group is for people who have a loved one with living with mental health issues &/or addictions. When living with, or supporting, a loved one who is struggling it can also impact you. This group creates a safe space to connect with others who can understand the impacts. You will also be supported by skilled Mental Health Clinicians who will provide information, tools and resources to help you take care of yourself. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time), from October 2, 2024 - December 11, 2024. Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 6:00 pm: Anxiety Treatment Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting. The evening option will be on Wednesday’s starting October 16, 2024 to December 18, 2024 and will be held from 6:00 (pm) – 8:30 island time (5:30-8:00 pm Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 6:00 pm: Wellness Wednesday’s – We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) to learn information, and tools, to support good mental health. These sessions are offered by local mental health staff who are a part of the Mental Health Program of NL Health Services. Each week there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like. *What these sessions are for: *How it works: |
October 17, 2024(3 events) 9:30 am: Anxiety Treatment Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting. The Anxiety Treatment Group will be offered on Thursday’s starting October 10, 2024 to December 12, 2024 and will be held at 9:30 am – 12:00 noon island time (9:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Bereavement Support Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing grief due to death. This 8 week group provides bereaved individuals with an opportunity to learn about grief, loss, and bereavement so that they can understand what healthy grief looks like in everyday life. Participants will gain practical coping skills to deal with common and ongoing grief reactions, like anxiety, sleeplessness, and unhealthy negative thinking patterns. Participants will be invited to share their story in a supportive and confidential environment. The Virtual Bereavement Support Group will be offered on Thursdays starting October 3, 2024 and will be held at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm island time (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Labrador). Please email griefandbereavement@easternhealth.ca to get more information. 1:30 pm: DBT Skills Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing difficulty in managing intense emotions, difficulties in their relationships, and overall struggles in day-to-day life. Over the course of this 12 week group participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which has been shown to be effective in addressing many mental health issues. This group is a safe space for all to connect and gain tools to improve their mental health. Participants in this group will be required to do weekly practice, and regular attendance is required. The DBT Skills Group will be offered on Thursday’s starting October 3, 2024 to December 19, 2024 from 1:30-4:00 island time (1:00 am – 3:30 am Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. |
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October 22, 2024(3 events) 5:30 pm: Creating Healthy Connections – Are you struggling to improve your relationships? Do you want to develop new and healthy relationships? Are you seeking to know how to end relationships that are no longer healthy? Or perhaps are you seeking to deepen the connections that you already have? This group will help participants improve and cultivate healthy relationships in their life. This group will be offered over 6 sessions and will explore a variety of topics each week. If you are you are age 18+ and struggling with the relationships in your life, then this group may be helpful to you. For more information, and to register for this group click below. 5:30 pm: Mental Health Drop-in Group – This drop-in group is available to any residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, age 18+. This group aims to provide a safe space for individuals to meet and explore topics related to their mental health. Group topics can vary from week to week, based on the needs and interests of those present. This drop-in group can be attended as needed and sign up is ongoing. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services. The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:30 pm – 7 island time (5 pm – 6:30 Labrador). 6:00 pm: Addictions Drop-in Group – Have you experienced problems with alcohol, drug use or gambling? Would you like to connect with others who are in various stages of recovery? This group is for the person who is just starting out in looking at their substance use or gambling, or the person who has been making changes and is seeking some supports to continue. The Addictions Drop-In Group is available to provide a safe space to connect, learn, and grow; with skilled Clinicians providing support and guidance to the process. This group is available for people who may not need, or cannot commit to, weekly attendance (however weekly attendance is also an option). It is also available for those who may be interested in exploring harm reduction options. The only commitment required is that you are clean on the day you attend group. The addictions Drop-In Group is available virtually through zoom on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm (island time). This is an ongoing group that can be joined at any time. For more information, or to sign up email addictionsgroups@easternhealth.ca |
October 23, 2024(5 events) 10:30 am: Mindfulness Based Class for Chronic Pain – This time-limited psychoeducation class is designed to help participants develop ways to cope with chronic pain and the difficult emotions, losses and social challenges that arise from its experience. Participants will be introduced to the concept of mindfulness and other evidence-based skills. Mindfulness is a skill in which benefit comes from practice. Signing up for this class means committing to practice daily for 8 weeks in order to experience benefit. Please note -This group is not long-term psychology support and not a substitute for other ongoing treatments and care. This group will be offered on Wednesdays, starting October 2nd (8 weeks) from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (island time) (10:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador)Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Addictions Early Recovery Group – Alcohol, drug use and gambling can impact a person’s life in all areas, when it is no longer social. Sometimes people have tried to stop, or make changes on their own, but have not been able to keep the changes going. Reaching out for help can be the first step needed to start the recovery process. The Addictions Early Recovery Group is available to help people who are working toward an abstinence based recovery. This group is for people who are in the early stages of making changes and looking at how to live their life alcohol, drug &/or gambling free. Complete abstinence is not required to join, but people are working toward an addiction free life. Support will be provided by Clinicians of NL Health Services to group members to explore their use, set goals, and to gain skills to make changes in their life. This is a safe, non-judgmental space. This is an open group that people can join at any time. Weekly attendance is encouraged. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Family Matters – This 10 week group is for people who have a loved one with living with mental health issues &/or addictions. When living with, or supporting, a loved one who is struggling it can also impact you. This group creates a safe space to connect with others who can understand the impacts. You will also be supported by skilled Mental Health Clinicians who will provide information, tools and resources to help you take care of yourself. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time), from October 2, 2024 - December 11, 2024. Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 6:00 pm: Anxiety Treatment Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting. The evening option will be on Wednesday’s starting October 16, 2024 to December 18, 2024 and will be held from 6:00 (pm) – 8:30 island time (5:30-8:00 pm Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 6:00 pm: Wellness Wednesday’s – We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) to learn information, and tools, to support good mental health. These sessions are offered by local mental health staff who are a part of the Mental Health Program of NL Health Services. Each week there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like. *What these sessions are for: *How it works: |
October 24, 2024(3 events) 9:30 am: Anxiety Treatment Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting. The Anxiety Treatment Group will be offered on Thursday’s starting October 10, 2024 to December 12, 2024 and will be held at 9:30 am – 12:00 noon island time (9:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Bereavement Support Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing grief due to death. This 8 week group provides bereaved individuals with an opportunity to learn about grief, loss, and bereavement so that they can understand what healthy grief looks like in everyday life. Participants will gain practical coping skills to deal with common and ongoing grief reactions, like anxiety, sleeplessness, and unhealthy negative thinking patterns. Participants will be invited to share their story in a supportive and confidential environment. The Virtual Bereavement Support Group will be offered on Thursdays starting October 3, 2024 and will be held at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm island time (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Labrador). Please email griefandbereavement@easternhealth.ca to get more information. 1:30 pm: DBT Skills Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing difficulty in managing intense emotions, difficulties in their relationships, and overall struggles in day-to-day life. Over the course of this 12 week group participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which has been shown to be effective in addressing many mental health issues. This group is a safe space for all to connect and gain tools to improve their mental health. Participants in this group will be required to do weekly practice, and regular attendance is required. The DBT Skills Group will be offered on Thursday’s starting October 3, 2024 to December 19, 2024 from 1:30-4:00 island time (1:00 am – 3:30 am Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. |
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October 29, 2024(3 events) 5:30 pm: Creating Healthy Connections – Are you struggling to improve your relationships? Do you want to develop new and healthy relationships? Are you seeking to know how to end relationships that are no longer healthy? Or perhaps are you seeking to deepen the connections that you already have? This group will help participants improve and cultivate healthy relationships in their life. This group will be offered over 6 sessions and will explore a variety of topics each week. If you are you are age 18+ and struggling with the relationships in your life, then this group may be helpful to you. For more information, and to register for this group click below. 5:30 pm: Mental Health Drop-in Group – This drop-in group is available to any residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, age 18+. This group aims to provide a safe space for individuals to meet and explore topics related to their mental health. Group topics can vary from week to week, based on the needs and interests of those present. This drop-in group can be attended as needed and sign up is ongoing. There is no obligation to commit to regular attendance for this group (however weekly attendance is also welcome). Facilitators are trained mental health clinicians from NL Health Services. The Mental Health Drop-in Group will be offered on Tuesday’s – starting January 19th from 5:30 pm – 7 island time (5 pm – 6:30 Labrador). 6:00 pm: Addictions Drop-in Group – Have you experienced problems with alcohol, drug use or gambling? Would you like to connect with others who are in various stages of recovery? This group is for the person who is just starting out in looking at their substance use or gambling, or the person who has been making changes and is seeking some supports to continue. The Addictions Drop-In Group is available to provide a safe space to connect, learn, and grow; with skilled Clinicians providing support and guidance to the process. This group is available for people who may not need, or cannot commit to, weekly attendance (however weekly attendance is also an option). It is also available for those who may be interested in exploring harm reduction options. The only commitment required is that you are clean on the day you attend group. The addictions Drop-In Group is available virtually through zoom on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 pm (island time). This is an ongoing group that can be joined at any time. For more information, or to sign up email addictionsgroups@easternhealth.ca |
October 30, 2024(5 events) 10:30 am: Mindfulness Based Class for Chronic Pain – This time-limited psychoeducation class is designed to help participants develop ways to cope with chronic pain and the difficult emotions, losses and social challenges that arise from its experience. Participants will be introduced to the concept of mindfulness and other evidence-based skills. Mindfulness is a skill in which benefit comes from practice. Signing up for this class means committing to practice daily for 8 weeks in order to experience benefit. Please note -This group is not long-term psychology support and not a substitute for other ongoing treatments and care. This group will be offered on Wednesdays, starting October 2nd (8 weeks) from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon (island time) (10:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador)Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information. Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Addictions Early Recovery Group – Alcohol, drug use and gambling can impact a person’s life in all areas, when it is no longer social. Sometimes people have tried to stop, or make changes on their own, but have not been able to keep the changes going. Reaching out for help can be the first step needed to start the recovery process. The Addictions Early Recovery Group is available to help people who are working toward an abstinence based recovery. This group is for people who are in the early stages of making changes and looking at how to live their life alcohol, drug &/or gambling free. Complete abstinence is not required to join, but people are working toward an addiction free life. Support will be provided by Clinicians of NL Health Services to group members to explore their use, set goals, and to gain skills to make changes in their life. This is a safe, non-judgmental space. This is an open group that people can join at any time. Weekly attendance is encouraged. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Family Matters – This 10 week group is for people who have a loved one with living with mental health issues &/or addictions. When living with, or supporting, a loved one who is struggling it can also impact you. This group creates a safe space to connect with others who can understand the impacts. You will also be supported by skilled Mental Health Clinicians who will provide information, tools and resources to help you take care of yourself. This group will be held on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 (island time), from October 2, 2024 - December 11, 2024. Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 6:00 pm: Anxiety Treatment Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting. The evening option will be on Wednesday’s starting October 16, 2024 to December 18, 2024 and will be held from 6:00 (pm) – 8:30 island time (5:30-8:00 pm Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 6:00 pm: Wellness Wednesday’s – We would like to invite you to take part in our Wellness Wednesday’s. Wellness Wednesdays provide the opportunity for all residents of the province (age 18+) to learn information, and tools, to support good mental health. These sessions are offered by local mental health staff who are a part of the Mental Health Program of NL Health Services. Each week there will be a different topic of learning. People can attend one week, or as many as they like. *What these sessions are for: *How it works: |
October 31, 2024(3 events) 9:30 am: Anxiety Treatment Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. This 10 week group draws upon Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to understand and treat symptoms of anxiety. This group explores the connection between our thoughts, feelings and behaviours and addresses each component of this interaction with skills and tools that are helpful in supporting recovery. It also looks at triggers and causes of anxiety and how to address these factors. This group is for people who are actively seeking to engage in the recovery process, and are willing to try to practice the skills taught in the group setting. The Anxiety Treatment Group will be offered on Thursday’s starting October 10, 2024 to December 12, 2024 and will be held at 9:30 am – 12:00 noon island time (9:00 am – 11:30 am Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. 1:30 pm: Bereavement Support Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing grief due to death. This 8 week group provides bereaved individuals with an opportunity to learn about grief, loss, and bereavement so that they can understand what healthy grief looks like in everyday life. Participants will gain practical coping skills to deal with common and ongoing grief reactions, like anxiety, sleeplessness, and unhealthy negative thinking patterns. Participants will be invited to share their story in a supportive and confidential environment. The Virtual Bereavement Support Group will be offered on Thursdays starting October 3, 2024 and will be held at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm island time (1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Labrador). Please email griefandbereavement@easternhealth.ca to get more information. 1:30 pm: DBT Skills Group – This group is for adults (ages 18+) who are experiencing difficulty in managing intense emotions, difficulties in their relationships, and overall struggles in day-to-day life. Over the course of this 12 week group participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice the skills of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), which has been shown to be effective in addressing many mental health issues. This group is a safe space for all to connect and gain tools to improve their mental health. Participants in this group will be required to do weekly practice, and regular attendance is required. The DBT Skills Group will be offered on Thursday’s starting October 3, 2024 to December 19, 2024 from 1:30-4:00 island time (1:00 am – 3:30 am Labrador). Please email nlgroups@nlhealthservices.ca to get more information – Please indicate which group you are connecting for in your subject line. |
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