YOP Halloween Party (past event)

Youth Outreach Program (ages 13-18) members are invited to celebrate Halloween by coming in your creepiest costume!

When: Friday, October 28th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm

Where: Mind Body and Soul, 10132 Yonge Street, Suite 201, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4C 1T6

RSVP: Please let us know you’re coming by October 24th! Call 905-237-5615 or email yop [at] mindbodyandsoul.ca

Youth Outreach Program Kick-Off Barbecue (past event)

When: Saturday, October 8 · 11:30am – 3:30pm

Where: Richmond Green, Section A (between building 11A and 11B), 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON

Admission: Barbecue is FREE; bring some money for the FUNdraising games and activities!

As our first kick-off event, we want you to know what Mind Body and Soul’s Youth Outreach Program (YOP) is all about. From free barbecues and movie nights, to minimal cost trips, to events that we want you to orchestrate, YOP is all about having fun, building networks with new people, and learning to build a world with no prejudice starting at our age.

This first barbecue will be our first event after weeks of organization and advertising. This barbecue will be our time to show what we represent, what we believe in, and what we promote while enjoying the free barbecue and music provided and having fun, participating in our low-cost activities. Make new friends and bring your current ones! As we are all teens, supporting teens. We know what teens want and need and we will do our best to bring those desires forward. Be sure to bring money to participate in these fun races and awesome face painting!

YOP is for everyone and anyone! All teens (ages 13-18) are welcome to attend our Kickoff BBQ. Also, we would love to meet your parents and family! But remember, the actual YOP meetings will be exclusive for teens only!

…And finally, you’re probably wondering, what will we do at YOP’s Kick Off BBQ? Well, its simple. You’ll understand our mission, to promote teen support for the mind body and soul! Not to mention, there will be a lot of fun activities for all to participate in! From low-cost three-legged races to potato sack races to facepainting, and more! And best of all, you may win prizes! Be sure to remember your money. All we want is to create an atmosphere where everyone will feel comfortable, which is what we continue to strive for!

Please see our Facebook Event Page!

Ending Workplace Bullying Seminar (past event)

Join us for an engaging talk with Ana Nair, Founder of the Anti Bully Support Group, and Glenn French, President of the Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence, as they speak about bullying in the workplace and how to deal with workplace bullies from day one.

When: Saturday, October 22, 2011   2:00 – 4:00 pm

Where: Mind Body and Soul, 10132 Yonge Street, Suite 201, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T6

Admission: Free (donations welcomed)

Guest Speakers:

Ana Nair - Founder, Anti Bully Support Group, Richmond Hill

Ana Nair – Founder, Anti Bully Support Group, Richmond Hill

About the Anti Bully Support Group:

Ana Nair has listened to horrible stories about bullying at work that destroyed people’s quality of personal life as well as family life. Many companies do not have a union to report their problems. Monday is a dreadful day for many employees and the thought of going to work and face the bully is a horrible feeling (the entire body uptight, breathing gets heavy, chill on your spine, legs start trembling and the lists goes on and on….). Due to financial reasons it is not easy to quit and it is very difficult to find another job also. If you are middle aged person that makes it ever harder to find a job.

Inflicted Mental Injury (IMI) is the main cause of physical and mental illness ie:  anxiety, depression, sleep apnea, suicidal thoughts, even heart attack and stroke and ultimately a person can die due to all this pain inflicted to the mind.  It seems like the “mouth of your mind never shuts up” and a person can find it very difficult to have a “shut eye”.   Eventually it will take a toll on your mind, body and your health.

Kevin Morrissey took his own life due to bullying at work by his boss every single day.  His cry for help was ignored by HR and Management and he could not bear the pain and committed suicide. Now bullying is against the law in USA.

Stress at work is the main reason for absenteeism, decreased productivity, and strain on our health care system. According to Bill 168, passed in June 2010, bullying is against the law, but Management or HR often turn a blind eye towards bullying at work.

The Anti Bully Support Group is a place people can come together and express their opinion, seek advise, and network to find another job. Lend an ear to unload your painful past or present experience out of your chest. It is very heavy to carry on your chest and it is good for your health get it out of your mind.

Let us learn how to deal with toxic boss that suck the life out of you alive and make you feel like you are walking on egg shells every breathing moment at work.  People don’t have to face IMI (Inflicted Mental Injury) silently anymore, there is hope, help and support at this end of the tunnel.

Everyone needs to be loved and cared about, and we lend our ears to listen painful stories and offer suggestions and support who needs the most. People can log on to the forum on the Anti Bully Support Group’s website and share their stories as well. Bullying at work should not be tolerated and we have to send this message loud and clear to all the employers out there.

Visit the Anti Bully Support Group’s website at: www.freewebs.com/bullyandyou or email them at bullyandyou@gmail.com

About Glenn French:

Glenn French - CEO & President, The Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence

Glenn French is the President and CEO of the Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence (CIWV), based in Toronto. Within the mental health field, Mr. French has held many senior administrative and clinical positions within both the private and public sectors. He has been retained by many of Canada’s leading organizations interested in the wellbeing of their employees.

The Canadian Initiative, incorporated in 2000, is a social research firm that studies trends in workplace conduct within Canada. In addition, they research and catalogue the practices which organizations and unions are employing to reduce the risk of workplace aggression. The Canadian Initiative is committed to the sharing of this information with others who are interested in arriving at a better understanding of violence from a Canadian perspective and what we can do to prevent it. In addition, the Canadian Initiative works with employers to set policies and procedures, conduct organizational risk assessments, as well as, provide a range of educational programs for both employees and management.

The CIWV has been showcased on the CBC (The National), CITY TV, CTV, Global Television, within The National Post, Globe & Mail, Toronto Star and multiple print dailies across Canada, not to mention a wide coverage on radio and trade publications.

In 2001, the CIWV partnered with the Federal Government in planning for a North American conference on workplace violence as part of the North American Agreement on Labour Cooperation, which includes both United States and Mexico. Mr. French was invited to address the 9th Global Conference on Occupational Health and Safety sponsored by the World Health Organization held in Mexico (March, 2008) where he tabled his most recent paper entitled “Towards a Global Standard for Workplace Violence”.

Visit the website of the Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence at: www.workplaceviolence.ca

Pot Luck Halloween Party (past event)

Join us Saturday, October 29th

MBS Members please join us for our annual Halloween Party. It will be a Pot Luck (please bring your favorite dish or dessert and costume). There will be prizes for best costume (1st, 2nd and 3rd place).

When: Saturday, October 29, 2011 – 7:00 pm

Where: Mind Body and Soul, 10132 Yonge Street, Suite 201, Richmond Hill, Ontario,L4C 1T6

Admission: Free (please bring something for the Pot Luck)

Kindly let us know you’ll be coming by calling (905) 237-5615 or by emailing dean (at) mindbodyandsoul.ca

Live Life to the Fullest Seminar (past event)

Update: Approximately 25 people attended this passion-filled, inspirational evening. A warm thank-you to Suzanne and Colleen for guiding us towards discovering our true passions and getting the most out of life. Be sure to visit their website www.youarebeautifulpassiton.com to participate in their other upcoming workshops.

Learn to live a life you’ll love! Join us for this exciting seminar where you will learn to unleash your passions, discover your inner talents, and find your joy and purpose in life!

When: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 – 7:00 pm

Where: Mind Body and Soul, 10132 Yonge Street, Suite 201, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T6

Admission: Free (donations welcomed)

Guest Speakers:

Colleen Lindberg

Suzanne Letourneau

Colleen Lindberg is a passionate entrepreneur, author, leader and enthusiastic business consultant and coach. Igniting the greatness in others is something that Colleen values and believes in everyday. She wants to assist as many people as she can to discover what their purpose in life is and how to achieve their goals by better understanding of themselves.

Suzanne Letourneau is often called the Spiritual Visionary. She strives for new opportunities to get out of her comfort zone and will challenge you to do the same. She travels worldwide offering her own insights to help you find your purpose. Suzanne is the founder of Passionicity, and author of “Soar with Vulnerability – Insights from Freedom’.