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Healing & Meditation Events
Throughout the month, our Members offer events and classes available to the public. While below is a small sampling of our events, check out out Facebook events page for even more!
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November 22nd, 6-7:30pm | $10
Self-care? Support? Given our increasingly hectic lives, we may know we need these things, but what exactly are they? Join us for an experiential workshop exploring the concepts of self-care and support from a Gestalt perspective.
So what is Gestalt anyway? Gestalt therapy is a relationship-based, client-centered approach to psychotherapy. Instead of a more hierarchical, top-down approach (ie. the therapist as ‘expert’), therapist and client co-create the relationship together. We focus on the ‘here and now’ and try to understand what is happening in the moment, rather than getting stuck in perceptions of what might be, based on previous experiences.
Focusing on self-awareness, Gestalt therapy is particularly helpful in addressing issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss and relationship difficulties. Taking a creative, body-centric approach, Gestalt techniques can be used in combination with body work, dance, art, drama, and other creative therapies that fit.
Through the Gestalt process, we work to bring negative thought patterns and behaviours into awareness as a way to unblock realizations of true self-awareness and happiness.
The event will start promptly at 6:00p and end at 7:30p, but attendees are welcome to stay for coffee and conversation until 8:00p.
So what is Gestalt anyway? Gestalt therapy is a relationship-based, client-centered approach to psychotherapy. Instead of a more hierarchical, top-down approach (ie. the therapist as ‘expert’), therapist and client co-create the relationship together. We focus on the ‘here and now’ and try to understand what is happening in the moment, rather than getting stuck in perceptions of what might be, based on previous experiences.
Focusing on self-awareness, Gestalt therapy is particularly helpful in addressing issues like anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss and relationship difficulties. Taking a creative, body-centric approach, Gestalt techniques can be used in combination with body work, dance, art, drama, and other creative therapies that fit.
Through the Gestalt process, we work to bring negative thought patterns and behaviours into awareness as a way to unblock realizations of true self-awareness and happiness.
The event will start promptly at 6:00p and end at 7:30p, but attendees are welcome to stay for coffee and conversation until 8:00p.
Who We Are
Leila Shenouda, Michelle Hannah and Katie Mead met at the beginning of a 5-year Training Program at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto. Together as colleagues, friends, and psychotherapists, they have formed T3: The Therapy Trifecta to offer workshops exploring aspects of personal development from a Gestalt perspective.
Michelle Hannah (mhannah@gestaltmail.ca)
Michelle is completing her fifth year of study in the training program at The Gestalt Institute of Toronto. As a therapist in training, Michelle sees clients one-on-one for psychotherapy, with a focus on depression and anxiety. Michelle has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography from Ryerson University and a Master's degree in Communication and Culture from Ryerson and York University. Currently Michelle manages an independent pet store and spends her free time with her giant, abundantly cheerful American Bulldog Frankie and her gently affectionate cat Tilly. Katie Mead (katie@meadgestalt.com)
Katie is an ex-musician, non-profit advocate, expat of the corporate world, avid runner and eternal student. She is also a sister, friend, daughter and mother of an amazing 12-year-old. Having trained and worked as a professional opera singer for 10 years, Katie is a graduate of the Glenn Gould Professional School of Music and holds undergraduate degrees in music and psychology, as well as a Masters in Opera Performance. Having always been passionate about the not-for-profit sector Katie first worked in fund development for several NPOs (arts/non-arts- related) before transitioning from fundraising to corporate sales (arts, travel, luxury sectors). Katie has lived and travelled all over the world – most notably with years in Spain and Japan and is currently based in Toronto. Katie works with clients on an array of issues, focusing on depression, anxiety, grief and loss. |
Leila Shenouda (lshenouda@gestaltmail.ca)
Leila has worked as a registered nurse for the last 14 years in acute cancer care. Working with people and their families during some of the most vulnerable moments of life is what has given her an incredibly intimate appreciation of what people are faced with each and every day. She is inspired to learn more, to become more, and to be able to offer more to people in the realm of personal support and discovery. For Leila, Gestalt is the door that has opened up this possibility both personally and professionally, and she is honoured to now be seeing clients as a therapist in training, while completing her 5th and final year of the psychotherapy training program at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto. Leila’s clients seek support around various challenges such as depression, anxiety, endings, expectations, difficulty in relationships, and feelings of overwhelm, loneliness, being stuck, and in transition. Leila completed a Diploma of Nursing from Centennial college and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Ryerson University. Her professional experiences include a variety of roles from direct clinical practice to leadership, all of which have peaked her interest in learning how organizations function optimally and stay healthy. Leila has a particular interest in supporting healthcare professionals, organizational wellness, and preventing caregiver burnout. Leila is also the proud mother of 2 wonderful children Zephan and Tatianna, who amaze each day and fill her heart with so much love. |
Balance Your Hormones to Rule Your Biz
with Hormone Advocate Dr. Hillary Webster ND
Monday November 26th at 7pm | $25
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Dr. Hillary Webster ND is a Naturopathic Doctor who rescues high achievers from burnout. By uncovering root hormonal imbalances resulting from stress, Dr. Hillary teaches her patients how to take their health back in their hands and create the energy needed to rule their work and their lives. After having her own health struggles as a patient with no diagnose-able illness and left to believe her symptoms were all in her head, Dr. Hillary turned her frustrating experience into a mission to provide better answers and solutions for her patients.
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