Reflecting on Women’s Gains
It feels like just a moment ago it was last March and I was reflecting on International Women’s Day. Fast forward and the world feels to be in a much different place than it was a year ago. This year I was very fortunate to attend an event hosted by ...
International Youth Day
International Youth Day is important to those of every age. The name alone triggers feelings of hope and optimism in me as I look at the newer generations and see a stirring wave of possibility. It is a tangible, almost physical feature of youth. Many of humanity’s best instincts surface ...
Self Care
Did you know there was an International Self-Care Day? I did not until very recently. In all honesty, I thought this was a bit curious. The concept of self-care seems to have really taken off over the last 30 or so years. As a therapist, I am completely bought in ...
Men’s Mental Health
June is Men’s Health month and while physical health readily comes to mind when we think of men’s health, this is equally a great time to reflect on some of the significant mental health challenges faced by men and male-identifying individuals. Gender plays a significant role in all areas of ...
Sexual Violence Prevention
During this Sexual Violence prevention Month, the criminal justice response has made headlines. Unfortunately, this was not positive news about successful prevention programs. Instead, the headlines spoke of sexual assault advocates feeling frustrated and silenced as a private member’s bill entitled Lydia’s Law was not debated in the House as ...
Jan23/23 – OTF Recognition Event Feb 15th
Reflecting on Women’s Gains
It feels like just a moment ago it was last March and I was reflecting on International Women’s Day. Fast forward and the world feels to be in a much different place than it was a year ago. This year I was very fortunate to attend an event hosted by ...
International Youth Day
International Youth Day is important to those of every age. The name alone triggers feelings of hope and optimism in me as I look at the newer generations and see a stirring wave of possibility. It is a tangible, almost physical feature of youth. Many of humanity’s best instincts surface ...
Self Care
Did you know there was an International Self-Care Day? I did not until very recently. In all honesty, I thought this was a bit curious. The concept of self-care seems to have really taken off over the last 30 or so years. As a therapist, I am completely bought in ...
Men’s Mental Health
June is Men’s Health month and while physical health readily comes to mind when we think of men’s health, this is equally a great time to reflect on some of the significant mental health challenges faced by men and male-identifying individuals. Gender plays a significant role in all areas of ...
Sexual Violence Prevention
During this Sexual Violence prevention Month, the criminal justice response has made headlines. Unfortunately, this was not positive news about successful prevention programs. Instead, the headlines spoke of sexual assault advocates feeling frustrated and silenced as a private member’s bill entitled Lydia’s Law was not debated in the House as ...
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We are beyond excited about our upcoming Ontario Trillium Foundation (@ONTrillium / https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontario-trillium-foundation/ https://www.facebook.com/ONTrillium) Funding celebration and would love to see you there!
Thrive received funds to build our fundraising capacity – allowing us to provide our programs and services to families across Halton. @Effie_ONB will join us on Feb 15th