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LMAO – Laughing My Anxiety Off – Adult Program

May 23, 2013 Darlene Wierski-Devoe No comments

It is just as important for parents to be supported and have resources available to make them feel their best. I am always looking for great resources and Laurel’s program is spectacular. I always like options and part of dealing with anxiety is knowing that you have those tools in your toolbox. Here’s all you need to know about LMAO – Laughing my anxiety off.

Are you struggling with excessive worry, anxiety or anxious moments?
Do you need a supportive community in conjunction with or outside of traditional therapies?
Do you need a safe and friendly environment that connects you to others struggling with anxiety or worry?
Are you apprehensive about meeting groups of strangers IRL (in real life)?

Program Creator:

Laurel Crossley, B. A. Child Studies, Life Coach, and Parent Educator, struggled with anxiety from early childhood into early adulthood when she finally “deleted” it from her life. She was desperate to locate a support group to talk and share her struggles with and couldn’t find any. LMAO was originally created to support children but SO many of her adult clients asked for a similar group and so, Laurel began LMAO for adults.

Purpose:

An addendum to “traditional therapies”, LMAO serves as an online support system for adults affected by worry or anxious thoughts.

Program:

Delivered via Skype, this 5-week support initiative meets once per week and discusses topics through the online chat and video components of Skype with Laurel acting as facilitator
During the initial week, Laurel involves participants in creating a format that supports the group – i.e. positive feedback – each week someone is elected to say wonderful and meaningful things about each other
Topics for discussion will be decided upon the first night of programming to ensure the content reflects the participants

For further information/program details/registration please contact:
Laurel Crossley, B.A.
Phone: 289-337-8417
Click on the link to e-mail: LMAO Inquiry
Cost: $125 per person for 5 weeks
Next Class Begins: Monday, June 3rd, 2013 – 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Skype

May 29th Special Event

May 21, 2013 Darlene Wierski-Devoe No comments

SPECIAL EVENT
Have you ever had questions about how to ease an anxious mind naturally?
Do you have questions about herbs and supplements and how they can help your child?

Dr. Nahid

Dr. Ahmedzadeh will share with us her knowledge and expertise to give parents tools to help their children thrive.
Please R.S.V.P to darlene@talkbreathelive.com

Place: Our Lady of Victory School
540 Commercial Street
Milton, ON L9T 3R2
(side entrance – follow the sign)

Date: Wednesday, May 29th 2013

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

This group meets regularly each month on the last Wednesday of the month. It is a part of PCMH Parent’s for Children’s Mental Health. PCMH is the only provincial, parent-led, non-profit organization that provides a voice for families who face the challenges of child and youth mental health issues.
PCMH provides support, education, and empowerment by linking networks of families, communities, agencies, and government.
PCMH believes in the promotion of family-centered principles of care. PCMH believes that children’s mental health is everyone’s business and each child, youth, and family has the right to achieve mental wellness, to be supported, and to be treated with equity and respect.
Our goals are Support, Educate, and Empower.

Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day

February 12, 2013 Darlene Wierski-Devoe No comments

Bell’s support of mental health will have a strong and lasting impact.

Don’t forget it’s Bell Let’s Talk Day – Let’s talk! RT this or tweet with #BellLetsTalk today and we’ll donate 5¢ to mental health programs. http://tw.letstalk.bell.ca/

In 2010, Bell announced the launch of an unprecedented multi-year charitable program dedicated to the promotion and support of mental health across Canada. Over the next several years, this multi-million dollar initiative will support a wide range of programs that will enhance awareness, understanding and treatment of mental illness and promote access to care and research across the country.

Often invisible, mental illness is one of the most pervasive health issues in the country with far-reaching consequences for every Canadian. One in five people will experience a form of mental illness at some point and most will be reluctant to talk to a co-worker, friend or family member about their struggle, let alone seek treatment. While you may never experience mental illness first-hand, it is likely that you know someone who will.

With more than 60,000 team members in Canada, Bell has taken the initiative to address mental illness in the workplace and at home, helping to make our communities healthier and more productive.

Bell is introducing an extensive array of initiatives to support anti-stigma, increased access to care, additional research and the creation of an overall culture of mental health support across the Canadian business landscape.

For more information on how Bell will be supporting community organisations and if you would like to be added to our mailing list, please email mentalhealth@bell.ca.

The pure innocence of childhood

December 16, 2012 Darlene Wierski-Devoe 2 Comments

“Child Playing” by Tom Clare

I was doing some shopping yesterday morning and in the parking lot every child seemed to catch my eye. There was a little girl perhaps only 2 years old who was walking hand in hand with her mother. It was a little chilly outside so she had a pretty little winter hat on and a fuzzy purple coat. She walked alongside her mother with her little legs trying awkwardly to keep up with her mother’s pace. Our eyes caught each other’s glance and she radiated beauty and energy and life. Little cheeks painted red from the chill and happiness just bursting from every part of her soul.

Another little boy was walking back to the car with his father – perhaps only 3 years old trying desperately to reach the handle of the cart in an effort to push it. He giggled when his father picked him up and helped him steer the big metal contraption. As I looked at him you could see the energy and the beauty of the moment in this little boys face.
Of course at this time of year the store was filled with children and so many of them caught my eye. What happened in Sandy Hook the other day was beyond words because how can you put to words the grief and the loss that families feel right now. That little 6 year old hand that so gently puts their hand into yours asking only for love and comfort is not there any more. How do you justify that?

Diet for anxiety

November 28, 2012 Darlene Wierski-Devoe 1 Comment

I am a firm believer that what we put in our bodies directly affects how we feel. I know if I drink coffee I feel jittery and I don’t like that feeling because it’s the same feeling I get when I am at the onset of a panic attack. As much as I love the wonderful smell of the rich full bodied brew I stay away. The same rings true for sugar with my son. Too much sugar and you’ll find him pacing and breathing hard – whether he recognizes it or not his body is most surely talking to him and saying, “What the heck are you doing to me? I don’t want this junk.” I found this article today and thought it would be good to share as a bit of reminder going into the holiday season where feast and bounties of every variety are around us. Remember what we put in our mouths directly relates to how we feel so give you and your children the gift of health.

Diet for Anxiety
ANXIETY JUNE 16, 2011 BY: DELIALAH FALCON

Dear Delialah,

Can you recommend a basic diet program for children suffering from anxiety?

Thanks,

Peter Chase, Charlotte NC

Dear Peter,

According to the Anxiety Disorders Association of America, anxiety disorders affect one in eight children. Children who suffer from anxiety may exhibit intestinal symptoms such as nausea, stomachaches, diarrhea and vomiting. Controlling anxiety may reduce intestinal symptoms. Although there is no evidence that any particular diet can cure anxiety, some studies suggest that eating and avoiding particular types of foods may help decrease the number as well as the severity of attacks. Implementing dietary changes does not serve as a substitute for treatment. If your child suffers from severe anxiety that interferes with his daily activities, consult a pediatrician.

Giving your child adequate protein for breakfast will help him sustain his energy levels throughout the day. Children who suffer from anxiety may experience episodes of lethargy from lack of sleep and emotional drain. Obtaining energy from a proper diet will help combat these effects. According to the Mayo Clinic, carbohydrates are thought to increase the amount of serotonin in your brain, which has a calming effect. Avoid simple carbohydrates found in sugary foods and white breads, and opt for whole grains instead. Breakfast foods that are high in protein and healthy carbs include scrambled eggs on a whole wheat tortilla, whole grain toast or English muffin spread with peanut butter, or an all natural whey protein shake.

Read the full article

Do you want to join a research study

November 27, 2012 Darlene Wierski-Devoe No comments

Does your child struggle with anxiety? Do they get nervous in social situations, become afraid when you leave them; have excessive worries about health or cleanliness? If your child struggles with Selective Mutism, Social Anxiety, Separation Anxiety, or OCD you may qualify for an exciting study aimed at helping children and their families! Please fill out our online questionnaires! We hope to use this study to learn more effective ways to treat childhood anxiety disorders.

Here’s some information about the study:
Family Relationships and Child Emotions

You are being asked to be in a research study that focuses on your child, their feelings, and your family relationships. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University are conducting this study. Please note that you must be at least 18 years old to participate in this study and your child must be between the ages of 4-8.

Background Information:
The purpose of this study is to learn about the family relationships of individuals whose children struggle with Social Anxiety, Selective Mutism, Separation Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). We hope to learn more about each disorder by comparing family dynamics and child behaviors and emotions across the different disorders.

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