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09/28/2023

West End Toronto! Native Arts Society is holding a pop-up until 7pm today, at Sorauren Park. All shirts are hand-printed by intergenerational survivors, and all proceeds will go to Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction. Stop by & pick up a shirt 🧡

09/27/2023

All relationships have their challenges, but when difficulty outweighs ease, fun and joy, it may be time to reconsider what you want – and whether your current partner is able to provide it. However, the first step is recognizing when something feels wrong.

While every partnership is different, there are some classic signs that the relationship may need some recalibration or isn’t likely to work out in the longer term, according to relationship expert Deb Morgan.

Breaking up might not be the answer.

09/21/2023

Emotions may feel like a rollercoaster after experiencing a loss. Whether you’re grieving the death of a loved one, a relationship, a dream job, or are grappling with a health diagnosis, handling grief and all the emotions that come with it is not an easy task. While the grieving process looks different for every individual and situation, many professionals point to the five stages of grief to explain the gamut of emotions after a loss. Via Prevention Magazine.

Healing isn’t linear.

09/18/2023

For many couples, it can often feel like you have to do everything together, especially if you have a lot in common. However, psychologists argue that enjoying separate things, albeit while physically together – also known as ‘parallel play’ – can actually strengthen your relationship with your partner. Psychotherapist Sarah Breen tells Well+Good that parallel play “can facilitate both increased independence and closeness between partners”.

It's surprisingly very effective.

09/15/2023

This Sunday from 12:30-6pm, visit the Three Sisters Indigenous Crafts Market at Cecil Community Centre in downtown Toronto! The market aims to create safe and fun spaces to shop Indigenous-made, not Indigenous inspired. Entry is free! Via Now Toronto.

Three Sisters Indigenous Crafts Market We are three kwewok(women) who believe in buying/shopping Indigenous made not Indigenous inspired. We aim to create safe and fun...

09/12/2023

“Work was the centre of my life, and everything else too often slipped into a distant orbit: friends, family, a love life, hobbies, health. What work consumed above all else was time.”

Young Canadians like Stephanie Bai are fighting for happier, healthier, more balanced working lives. What they achieve could transform work for everyone. Read on here 👇 via Maclean's Magazine.

Young Canadians like me are fighting for saner, happier, healthier working lives. What we achieve could transform work for everyone.

09/06/2023

There’s no minute-by-minute framework for how therapy sessions are supposed to be conducted, so how do we know whether ours are cause for concern? Here, experts unpack the therapy red flags that should be dealbreakers.

“Don’t you feel lighter?” she would ask, exhaling deeply. No, I did not.

09/05/2023

As explained by disabled cartoonist A. Andrews, this easy-to-read guide covers the basics of disability s*xuality, common myths about disabled bodies, communication tips, and practical suggestions for having the best s*xual experience possible. Whether you yourself are disabled, you love someone who is, or you just want to know more, consider this your handy starter kit to understanding disability s*xuality, and your path to achieving accessible (and fulfilling) s*x.

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Image Description: Cover art for A Quick & Easy Guide to S*x & Disability by A Andrews. An Illustrated “A” with a diverse group of disabled people. A quote review from Kristin Russo of Everyone is Gay reads: “This should be required reading!”

09/01/2023

This handbook for the trans-affirming family includes 144 specific suggestions from trans young people and their loved ones that parents may find helpful. Topics range from the hard stuff like healthcare decisions and bullying to practical tips like where to shop. Created by New York Magazine 🏳️‍⚧️✨

144 specific suggestions, from trans young people and their loved ones, that parents may find helpful.

08/31/2023

S*xual anxiety is the triggering of survival instincts during s*xual activity, otherwise known as a fight, flight or freeze response. It can happen for a number of reasons and sometimes, for no reason at all. If anxiety during s*x is impacting your wellbeing and relationships, this article offers practical ways to navigate it.

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If you’ve ever dealt with s*xual anxiety, you’ll know it’s far from the pleasurable time you were probably hoping for — here are practical ways to cope.

08/24/2023

In many ways, we are more connected to one another than ever. However, many people still feel lonely and disconnected. Gregory Scott Brown, M.D. offers advice on building meaningful connections for mental health, helping folks to find or regain their purpose and peace ✨

08/23/2023

Research has shown us the long shadows that early childhood adversity can cast over health and mental health. But more recently, the relatively newer science of positive childhood experiences has reframed the discussion, helping to balance out our understanding of how children grow – and the power of parents and caregivers to help them.