Building your Resilience Toolbox during Uncertain Times
In recognition of mental health week, the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton is hosting a community wellness session.
Today, many of us are facing challenging circumstances and uncertainty, not only in our personal lives, but in our global community as well.
How do we better navigate the edgy thoughts and emotions that often accompany these experiences?
Drawing on wisdom from various disciplines, including Positive Psychology, we will explore a variety of topics including mindfulness, self-compassion, and talking back to our mind chatter.
Please join us for this interactive and experiential session where you will both learn and practice these strategies and build your resiliency toolbox.
WHEN: Thursday, May 8th, 2025
WHERE: Virtual (Eventbrite)
TIME: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
COST: FREE
Carla LaBella is a Professor of Psychology at Mohawk College. She teaches a variety of psychology-related courses (primarily Introductory Psychology and Positive Psychology) to various programs within the College. She is the co-facilitator and co-founder of the Happiness Series for students and staff, and she offers wellness sessions throughout the College and in the greater Hamilton community. Outside the College, she is a board member for the Suicide Prevention Community Council of Hamilton (SPCCH), the Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia (HPS), and she is a committee member for Mindfulness Hamilton. She earned her MA in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Waterloo, Honours BA in Psychology from McMaster University, a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from the Flourishing Center, and she became a Modo Yoga teacher and a Unified Mindfulness Coach. Her debut book, The WOW Book: Ways for Optimizing Well-Being was recently published by FriesenPress (2024). For more information, visit carlalabella.ca
Creating a Safer Home: Reducing the Risk for Suicide by Making Changes at Home
Research shows that you can reduce the risk of suicide by making changes in your home.
Restricting access to means of suicide gives individuals contemplating suicide time to reconsider.
In partnership with CMHA Hamilton and the Mental Health Commission of Canada, we have developed an infographic and brochure outlining practices to keep your loved ones safe.
You can create a safer home environment by paying attention to the following in your home.
Medications Ensure that all medications, both prescription and over the counter is secured.
Chemicals Remove and lock-up harmful poisonous chemicals.
Alcohol and Drugs Judgment and impulse control are impaired by alcohol and drugs. A number of suicide attempts occur while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Listen Listening to a loved ones’ feelings without judgment or dismissal is supportive.
Keep Crisis Centre Hotlines Handy Keep a list of crisis services handy. This brochure lists some resources. The vulnerable person may wish to contact them and this may be a good resource for your own questions.
Car Keys Restrict access to vehicle keys in case somebody leaves or starts the vehicle without your knowledge.
Firearms Remove or lock firearms and ammunition. It is illegal not to lock firearms and ammunition.
Detectors Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Self-harm Means Put away sharp objects, cords, ropes, knives, etc.
If you are interested in copies of the brochure and/or a lunch and learn session, please contact Tracy at tracy@spcch.org
One Race, One Mission, One Incredible Community
It’s more than just a race – it’s a movement. Running for Rachael has created a space where support, resilience and connection thrive!
Get ready to come together again in 2025 on SUNDAY, SEPT 28TH and walk or run for a cause that truly matters.
Given these uncertain times, we want to remove the financial barriers for taking part in our event. We have reduced our registration pricing and our early bird pricing.
- Individual $10
- Family $30