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Join The Circle Group Starts: April 2021 Spaces are Extremely Limited, Register Today!!! Link in Bio to Sign up & Join us! Session Starts: April 20, 2020 Group Sessions : Tuesdays 7-8pm ( extra time as needed) (Available to Canadian Residents) ... Live Free CS @livefreecs & @blacktherapistcollective Present The New Black Women Therapist Supervision Circle Monthly Clinical Supervision & Business Consultation Group at an affordable rate! Learn, Grow, Network and Succeed in Practice alongside other Black Professionals! Link Below for More Info...Feel Free to msg or email us any questions & Share with your Circle! Link to Register: https://form.jotform.com/210753593462256

S O U L C A R E self care is also... #selflove #soulcare #loveyourself

Experiences of Racism and injustice (individual & systemic) directly impact Mental Health. The day to day heavy tolls of oppression can lead to issues such as chronic stress, depression, anxiety and racial trauma. To protect your mental health it is important to: know your not alone acknowledge your feelings... reach out for supports explore and embrace your roots strengthen community ties use your voice for change keep these three things close: Rest, Hope & Joy ...as you navigate ways to care for yourself & your mental health For More Info: www.Instagram.com/livefreecs Ontario Human Rights Commission Dept. of Psych. Univ. Of Georgia Mental Health America Medical News Today #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

It’s okay if you feel like you have nothing left to give this week.. Honour those feelings and whatever else has been coming up for you, all of your feelings are valid. #selfcare

Living in a world constantly telling us we are not good enough is exhausting. Sitting at tables as the only Black woman (while grateful for those before me who got me here) can be exhausting. Having to engage in regular underground anti-oppressive practice to ensure change for those coming up behind me within oppressive systems is exhausting... and having to do it all with a smile to ensure I can keep the seat at a table nobody thought we would make it to, can be extremely exhausting. Oh and That’s not a description of my career, sometimes thats my feels all before lunch... Now you see why the talk of rest is revolutionary

What was one of your most important reflections this year ?

Perrriodddd. . . . .... . . . . . . . #quotes#qotd#quote#blm#antioppression#mentalhealth#wellbeing#wellness#monday#mondaymotivation#mood#vibes#naturalhealth#wellbeing#diversity#anxiety#instagram#instagood#instadaily#selfcare#selflove#loveyourself#health#healing#livefree See more

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What does it mean to explore wellness & self-care through an anti-oppressive lens ? A few of the many considerations: You are the expert of your wellness & self care needs ... Wellness & self-care are privileges Many community voices are still being left out of these important conversations There is a need for ongoing anti-oppressive audits to ensure increased access to wellness & self care services at earlier points for all & as an advocate I have an ongoing commitment to support in this area, which was one of the reasons for the Black Mental Health Fund ( Link in Bio to Donate for 2021) Self-Care is interconnected to Community Wellness What are some other key considerations?

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Let yourself feel whatever it is you are feeling right now & dont apologize for it..

Your Life Mattered. System Transformation Now. #breonnataylor #sayhername ... #blacklivesmatter See more

Self Care at its core is simply a form of Love. : @alex_elle #quotes... #selfcare #wellness #quoteoftheday See more

she has the mindset of a queen and the heart of a warrior. she is everything all at once and too much for anyone who doesnt deserve her. she is you. ... - @r.h.sin : @kwameblue

Soul Care is an integral part of Self Care. Here are some journal prompts to help feed your soul: 1. How have you supported someone in your circle this week in a a way that made you feel good & helped fill you up? 2. How have you been mindful this week from a morning meditation to getting lost in a good read to spending a few minutes just enjoying your own company? ... 3. Have you done any forgiveness work recently, if so what did this look like... even if it means having worked on forgiveness for being so hard on yourself during such complex times? 4. What was the last thing that made you smile or laugh so hard it hurts ? ( mine was probably the unreleased BTS of my tik tok making...should I release the bloopers lmao ) 5. Have you spent time in nature or explored some new spots in your city that brought you peace or joy? ( I am a foodie and have been checking out a lot of amazing spots around the city... recommendations coming soon! ) 6. What changes have you been thinking about making to your room, environment, re-decorating, cleaning and decluttering? I will also usually pair this with vibing to new tunes, watching interviews or listening to podcasts on everything from self care to business & stocks to murder mystery and one of my fav.. ear hustle !! What are your favs I should add to my list ?? #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #selfcare #wellness

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Just Breathe... its never that easy! But this Square Breathing Technique can help Ground you & Re-direct your Racing & Worry Thoughts #Mindfulness #mentalhealth #Wellness #SelfCare

My fav anxiety reduction & mindfulness exercise Remember, you are not alone. Follow @livefreecs for Support #mentalhealth #mindfulness... #anxietyrelief #wellness #tiktok #dance #therapist See more

To the girl busy helping everyone else, feeling there is little time left to take care of you... To the girl carrying the weight of the world on her shoulders, yet still showing up with a smile to hide the pain... To the girl working so hard, yet still worried shes not being productive enough, hustling hard enough and constantly comparing her worth...... To the girl who stays despite knowing deep down she deserves so much more, yet doubting if she will find love again and afraid of starting over... To the girl who fell asleep with tears in her eyes, waiting for an answer that things are going to get better, This is it sis.. You deserve to rest. Your feelings are valid. You are good enough. You deserve peace and happiness. You are stronger than you know. You will get through this. You are not alone. : Jeff Manning You Are

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Trying to stay up to the times with my young cool clients so they know I still got it Im not just a Therapist, Im a cool Therapist #therapy #mentalhealth... #wellness #health #selfcare #selflove See more

End of the week Reflection: 1. What was one thing I did well this week? ( we cant forget to celebrate the little wins too! ) 2. Who supported me this week or made me smile ? 3. Are there any feelings this week I have been avoiding? ... 4. How did I manage my stressors this week? 5. What have I done for Self Care & Soul Care this week & how did it help? (Feel free time share your ideas below so I can add them to my list for Next week) #journal #mentalhealth #wellness #mindfulness #plants #reflection #picoftheday

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Morning Reflection on Perfection: While your holding in your true feelings to make others happy, waiting for the perfect timing to start your amazing idea or spending all that time showing up for everyone but yourself ... Dont forget to reflect on what you may also be loosing because of your fear of that temporary discomfort of setting boundaries and chasing perfection, sometimes in exchange for your authentic self.. ... We must all at times stop to ensure we are giving ourselves that same energy we are putting out and give up that perception that you are not good enough, along with the guilt of prioritizing our needs...If its costing your peace, Its too expensive. Less Perfection, More Authenticity. #quoteoftheday #authentic #wellness #mindfulness #peace #selflove #selfcare

As work, schools and businesses begin to reopen its normal to feel some worries as lockdown lifts. Dr. Dobson of University of Calgary, shared some practical advice for people who may be experiencing stress or anxiety as they prepare to enter the post-lockdown world. Lets explore some of these tips & start to chat about this important topic related to mental health that has been on many of our minds.... #mentalhealth #wellness #mentalhealthawareness #backtoschool #anxiety #anxietyrelief #WorkfromHome #StrongerTogether

Keepin it Real Check-in: How you doin? What about your friends and loved ones? What have your check ins and connections with them looked like during the pandemic? ... How do the check-ins feel? Have you checked in on your strong friend? Are you the strong friend? Have you reflected on what you need or need more of ? Have you taken the steps to access supports? Checking in on the mental health & well-being of your friends & loved ones, as well as regularly reflecting on your own feelings & needs is particularly important these days, between the global pandemic and global uprising of #BlackLivesMatter . Despite the importance of checking in & seeking supports, many of us have learned to hide and cover up our fears, stressors and mental health issues, including those stemming from racial trauma. How are we working towards healthier relationships with others and ourselves, where we can have real check-ins, while unlearning and breaking down existent patterns of stigma... #BlackMentalHealthMatters : oghale alex

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It has been a heavy few months... We have learned that its okay not to be okay and normalized the roller coaster of emotions, along with redefining rest as revolution & reminding ourselves of the importance of leaning into the little little things! For me, its also been important to explore and hold on to Hope, Resiliency, Soul Care & Joy during these uncertain times. ... Sunday Reflection: How have you worked to find beauty within the chaos...

One of my favourite #SelfCare activities this Summer has been to explore Beaches across Ontario with the fam. in-between business meetings & workshops to support the community. Waking up to Blue Waters just does something for the Soul This is in Bayfield, some of the other favourites are Picton & South Hampton... Next up: Tobermory Where else should we add to the List ?!

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One of the gifts we can give to ourselves is change & growth.. its not always easy, but can be an essential part of our self care & soul care. As Mr. T. Oppong, a Business Insider Columnist states : Its about purusing new opportunites that stretch you to step beyond your immediate safe and secured zone, even when that means making a bold step into the unknown. #mentalhealth #selfcare

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The theme this summer has been Just Jump !! I have tried a couple new things this summer from new business projects to exploring new places I have never been before ! I think more importantly I have constantly practiced challenging my fears and dancing with discomfort towards growth ! This has been crucial to my self care during such complex times! This time has provided some major challenges for many of us, but also insight we have never had before into who we are, whats important to us and where and who we want to focus our energy & time That business idea you have, that new job you want to apply for, those boundaries you have been wanting to set...with some supports you can definitely challenge those fears and Make it Happen !!! We got this

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Every chance I get, I try to share my journey travelled & lessons learnt with others to make their road a little easier. Mentorship is so important to me, because I had so many great ones along the way. Amazing mentors who pushed me out of my comfort zone, taught me to stop dimming my light to make others comfortable and who believed in me, at times before I even believed in myself. Our Mentorship Program this Summer was definitely a highlight for me & we have so many more ...exciting things planned for our Self Care Community To support the work check out: www.selfcaretoronto.com