Accidental Overdose

Accidental Overdose What Is it? An overdose is what happens to someone’s body when they take too much of a substance or too many substances. They can be accidental when the person takes too much by mistake. They can also be intentional. Signs of Overdose Signs of Overdose may include: Change in body temperature (feeling […]

Accidental Overdose

Accidental Overdose What Is it? An overdose is what happens to someone’s body when they take too much of a substance or too many substances. They can be accidental when the person takes too much by mistake. They can also be intentional. Signs of Overdose Signs of Overdose may include: Change in body temperature (feeling […]

Identity Glossary

Identity Glossary Pieces of Me There are many things which make you unique. That means there are many things you can love about yourself. Things you could love about you: Your abilities (things you can do) Your body Where you come from Your family Your personality How you act/treat other people   Take a moment […]

Sadness

Sadness What Is Sadness? Sadness is when you feel blue, It can be different for me and you. You can feel sad from a lot of things. It could be you lost something, Or someone, It could be from missing out on some fun. Feeling sad is okay, You need to deal with it in […]

Resiliency 

Resiliency Sometimes, life is challenging. It has twists which can be difficult to cope with. Everyone reacts and copes with these changes differently. People’s ability to adapt and rise after the event is resilience. But what is resilience, anyway? Why is it important? What Is Resilience? Resilience is a person’s ability to cope or adapt […]

Trauma

Trauma What Is It? Trauma is the lasting emotional reaction to a disturbing event(s). Trauma is difficult to define because different people have different reactions or points of view to traumatic events. One event may be more traumatic for one person than the other. Trauma can be caused by: A recent event An event which […]

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia What Is it? Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that impacts how a person views reality. A person with schizophrenia might have hallucinations, delusions, and disordered thinking/behaviour. It does not look the same for everyone. It can make it difficult to think clearly and logically. Schizophrenia is long-lasting. Typically, schizophrenia begins in men in their […]

Sex Trafficking

Sex Trafficking What Is It? Sex trafficking is when someone uses force, coercion, or fraud to force someone into prostitution, pornography, or sexual performance for money, drugs, food, shelter, or clothing. If the person is a minor, it is trafficking no matter how they became involved. Once a person is targeted, sex traffickers use violence, […]

Sex Trafficking

Sex Trafficking What Is it? Sex trafficking is when someone uses force, coercion, or fraud to force someone into prostitution, pornography, or sexual performance for money, drugs, food, shelter, or clothing. If the person is a minor, it is trafficking no matter how they became involved. Once a person is targeted, sex traffickers use violence, […]

Visualization

Visualization The following exercise is visualization. It’s like a guided daydream. If you have any unrelated thoughts come up, acknowledge them, and imagine them floating away. Visualizations can help reduce stress and help you to feel better. Allow yourself to get into comfortable position. Give yourself a moment to quiet yourself. Slowly breathe in and […]