NEW Borderline Personality Disorder Support Group - Mississauga

I'm thrilled to let everyone know there will be a new Support Group running out of the Mississauga Office starting in November 2015!   If you are a caregiver of a loved one struggling with Borderline Personality Disorder, please come by to our new group.  This is a safe and non-judgmental space for caregivers to share, listen, and become educated on how to care for themselves and their loved one. It will be an open and supportive conversation, with lots of information about resources and education available!  The Group will run every third Thursday of the month from 7-9 pm.

Thursday November 19th, 2015

7pm - 9pm

50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 300

Mississauga Community Door

Please contact Stephanie Kerr either by phone or email if you have any questions or concerns:

Phone: 905-276-8316

Email: Stephaniek@fameforfamilies.com

Talk soon!

Telling our story of Living Mentally Well

With the work being done at the FAME Toronto Office, the importance of Narrative and resilience through story telling has been an effective practice for families; particularly those who have experienced trauma in the family . With that, I was asked to speak last Wednesday,at the 3rd Annual Mindfest Seminar hosted at the University of Toronto. Mindfest is a collective meeting of professionals, speakers with lived experience and community agencies providing discussion on the various aspects and treatments of mental health challenges active in Toronto. Below is a copy of the talk given: 

Discussion of mental health had changed in recent decades. Though, a great deal of stigma and discrimination still exists. Our acknowledgment of mental wellness as a component of health has been accepted. Additional to the advancements in therapies and available treatments has been inclusion of the subjective and personal experiences of those who live with mental health challenges. This inclusion within the dialogue of practice has promoted advocacy and awareness.

Blame

Brene Brown on Blame is a must-see video, as known from Sympathy vs. Empathy. "Brene Brown considers why we blame others, how it sabotages our relationships, and why we desperately need to move beyond this toxic behaviour." Enjoy!