HSJCC Conference
Nov
4
to Nov 6

HSJCC Conference

Colouring Outside the Lines: Innovations and Creative Community Responses

Join us for the 2019 Provincial Human Services Justice Coordinating Committee Conference, the network’s premiere educational event, which brings together more than 400 professionals from across the human services and justice sector to share promising practices, build cross-sector networks and engage in solutions for the people they serve.

More info & registration https://hsjccconference.ca

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Toronto Yoga Show
Mar
28
to Mar 31

Toronto Yoga Show

  • Metro Toronto Convention Centre (map)
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Follow this link to register for sessions at the Toronto Yoga Conference & Show.

Mind–Body Health: Thursday March 28, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Addictions Recovery - A Holistic Health Approach: Sunday March 31, 4:30 to 6:30 pm

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Annual Institute on Addiction Studies - Presenter
Jul
12
to Jul 13

Annual Institute on Addiction Studies - Presenter

  • Ivey Spencership Leadership Centre (map)
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Yoga for Wellness & Recovery workshop at the 59th Annual Institute on Addiction Studies More information and registration here: http://www.addictionstudies.ca/

Part I – Interactive Presentation: Through theory and demonstration, participants will learn about yoga, mindfulness and meditation for mental health and addiction recovery. The benefits of utilizing the mind-body connection will be addressed; including as a relapse prevention tool and a positive addition to a well-rounded, sustainable health plan. Tying together specialized trainings and lived-experience, Evonne will provide take away-tools and share her personal journey. 

Part II - Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, mindfulness, movement, music and meditation. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice will be explored. For all levels: beginners to regular practitioners. Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. 

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Yoga for Mental Health Week
May
9
7:00 PM19:00

Yoga for Mental Health Week

It's Mental Health Week! Join to learn and practice yoga for mental health (75 minutes) followed by post-yoga snacks & mingle (until approx. 9 pm). A brief overview of why yoga assists in mental health and wellness, a Yoga for Wellness & Recovery practice and the option to stay after for some snacks and chatting. All levels welcome. Any questions contact: info@evonnesullivan.com Feel free to bring snacks and wear green if possible! 

Please note: Pathways parking lot is off Clarence Street. Enter building off parking lot door. 

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Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, movement, postures, mindfulness and music. Participants will explore the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice. Classes are for all levels; offering options for beginners to regular practitioners.

Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.

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Chatham Workshop: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery
Mar
3
1:00 PM13:00

Chatham Workshop: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery

Yoga for Wellness & Recovery is for anyone dealing with their own challenges, family or friends supporting others or individuals looking to learn more about yoga for healing.

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Workshop can be purchased through website, adding to the cart below, or via eTransfer to info@evonnesullivan.com Please register in advance as there are limited spaces.

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Yoga for Wellness & Recovery is for anyone dealing with their own mental health and/or addiction challenges, family or friends supporting others or individuals looking to learn more about yoga for healing.

Part I – Interactive Presentation: Through theory and demonstration, participants will learn about yoga, mindfulness and meditation for mental health and addiction recovery. The benefits of utilizing the mind-body connection will be addressed; including as a relapse prevention tool and a positive addition to a well-rounded, sustainable health plan. Tying together specialized trainings and lived-experience, Evonne will provide take away-tools and share her personal journey. There will also be time for a group sharing and discussion on wellness and recovery.

Part II - Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, mindfulness, movement, music and meditation. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice will be explored. For all levels: beginners to regular practitioners. Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.  

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Trauma Sensitive Yoga: David Emerson
Feb
23
to Feb 26

Trauma Sensitive Yoga: David Emerson

David Emerson is the Founder and Director of Yoga Services for the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute in Brookline Massachusetts, where he coined the term “trauma-sensitive yoga”. He was responsible for curriculum development, supervision and oversight of the yoga intervention component of the first of its kind. Mr. Emerson has developed, conducted, and supervised TSY groups for rape crisis centers, domestic violence programs, residential programs for youth, military bases, survivors of terrorism, and Veterans Administration centers and clinics. He leads trainings for yoga teachers and mental health clinicians in North America, Europe, and Asia.

These workshops will introduce attendees to the core concepts and applications of Trauma Center's Trauma Sensitive Yoga. Intended to inspire yoga teachers to make their classes more trauma-informed and to support those working in the mental health field to bring the body into treatment when working with people affected by PTSD, developmental and/or complex trauma. Workshops are facilitated by Trauma Center faculty or a licensed TCTSY trainer. 

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Valentine's Day: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery
Feb
14
7:00 PM19:00

Valentine's Day: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery

Join myself and others on Valentine's Day! This heart-themed yoga, mindfulness & final meditation will be approximately 75 minutes. It will be followed by a post-yoga mingle. You may bring snacks...or just yourself. Treats will be there regardless. Feel free to also dress in red, white, pink, hearts, flowers etc. attire if you wish! All levels welcome.

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Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, movement, postures, mindfulness and music. Participants will explore the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice. Classes are for all levels; ideal for beginners while offering more challenging options for regular practitioners. 

Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.

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Stratford Workshop: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery
Jan
20
1:30 PM13:30

Stratford Workshop: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery

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Part I – Interactive Presentation: Through theory and demonstration, participants will learn about yoga, mindfulness and meditation for mental health and addiction recovery. The benefits of utilizing the mind-body connection will be addressed; including as a relapse prevention tool and a positive addition to a well-rounded, sustainable health plan. Tying together specialized trainings and lived-experience, Evonne will provide take away-tools and share her personal journey. There will also be time for a group sharing and discussion on wellness and recovery.

Part II - Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, mindfulness, movement, music and meditation. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice will be explored. For all levels: beginners to regular practitioners. Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.  

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Stratford Workshop: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery
Jan
13
1:30 PM13:30

Stratford Workshop: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery

This Stratford workshop is now full. Please contact Evonne if you are interested in bringing a 'Yoga for Wellness & Recovery' workshop to your area! info@evonnesullivan.com 

She will also be hosting workshops at the Toronto Yoga Show. Click here for more information.

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Part I – Interactive Presentation: Through theory and demonstration, participants will learn about yoga, mindfulness and meditation for mental health and addiction recovery. The benefits of utilizing the mind-body connection will be addressed; including as a relapse prevention tool and a positive addition to a well-rounded, sustainable health plan. Tying together specialized trainings and lived-experience, Evonne will provide take away-tools and share her personal journey. There will also be time for a group sharing and discussion on wellness and recovery.

Part II - Yoga for Wellness & Recovery: Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, mindfulness, movement, music and meditation. The physical, mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice will be explored. For all levels: beginners to regular practitioners. Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga is gaining popularity as part of an effective treatment plan for various conditions and disorders, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.  

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Holiday Edition: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery
Dec
13
7:00 PM19:00

Holiday Edition: Yoga for Wellness & Recovery

Join myself and others to celebrate the Holidays Yoga-Style!

This holiday-themed yoga, mindfulness & final meditation will be approximately 75 minutes. It will be followed by a Post-Yoga Mingle. You may bring snacks...or just yourself. Treats will be there regardless . Feel free to also dress in any holiday attire you wish - stars, holiday sweaters, lights, red and green...whatever you fancy. All levels welcome. 

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Provincial Human Service and Justice Conference: Presenter
Nov
20
to Nov 22

Provincial Human Service and Justice Conference: Presenter

  • Marriott Eatons Centre (map)
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Experience presentations providing valuable, innovative workshops that will enhance, complement and expand the services and systems in place.  All presentations will be focusing on our theme "Walking the Path: Finding the Way to Wellness".  Our keynotes will be representing Individuals with Lived Experience, Forensic and Human Service in the Justice System.

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HealthAchieve 2017 Conference - Presenter
Nov
6
to Nov 7

HealthAchieve 2017 Conference - Presenter

  • Metro Toronto Convention Centre (map)
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HealthAchieve is more than an annual conference and trade show. It's an agent of change that drives the evolution of the health care system by focusing on the future. We are constantly evolving in order to provide value and bring the best possible experience to our delegates, exhibitors and sponsors.

Global health care and business leaders come to HealthAchieve to be empowered by the potential that change holds. They seek new ways to push boundaries that move the health care system forward, to learn from and collaborate with industry leaders and innovators, and, ultimately, to change lives by helping to create a high-performing health system that is truly focused on putting patients first.

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Canadian Youth & Justice Congress - Presenter
Oct
25
to Oct 27

Canadian Youth & Justice Congress - Presenter

  • Sheraton Centre Hotel (map)
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The Canadian Youth and Justice Congress - Advancing Ideas, Evidence and Innovation - will highlight Canadian provincial, territorial and international practices, innovations, research and trends that are influencing positive outcomes for youth to support a national perspective. The conference will look at the evolving youth justice system within the context of an integrated and effective social justice network.

Congress 2017 will showcase preventative and innovative approaches, initiatives and research that address underlying factors that impact youth involvement in the criminal justice system.

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CMHA National Conference - Presenter
Sep
18
to Sep 20

CMHA National Conference - Presenter

Canadian Mental Health Association's Mental Health for All Conference 2017: Together by Design will promote a dialogue about mental health, mental illness and addiction; and bring together the most innovative and inspiring mental health and addictions thinkers and leaders in the country. Science and health care. Service providers and persons with lived experience. Leaders and people working on the front lines. All working toward the same goal: Mental Health For All.

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SOAAR: Paths to Serenity - Panel
Sep
16
10:00 AM10:00

SOAAR: Paths to Serenity - Panel

  • United Steel Workers Hall (map)
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The mission of SOAAR (Secular Ontario Alcoholics Anonymous Roundup) is to bring people together to share and celebrate sobriety with friends, family and other AA members. It’s a casual recovery-based event where we can all gather to share our experience, strength and hope in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment.

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