MAKING SPACE FOR YOUR MENTAL WELLNESS
SOUND MIND WORKSHOPS
Presented by:
Meadowbrook Counseling & Healthcare in partnership with Cornerstone
Date: March 22nd (registration deadline March 14 by 9:00 pm)
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: $15
Refreshments and light snacks will be available
ABOUT
The following workshops are dedicated to fostering healthy relationships and personal growth! We believe that boundaries are the bedrock of every meaningful connection, whether it’s between parent and child, partners in a marriage, or colleagues at work. Our exploration of boundaries will illuminate how they safeguard relationships, establish healthy standards, and enrich the joy we find in our interactions.
Dive into our workshops, where we delve into topics such as Developing Understanding and Compassion for those who have Experienced Trauma, Building Emotional Intimacy, Resolving Conflict in Relationships, and learning about Mental Wellness in the Age of Social Media. Join us as we equip you with tools, insights, and strategies to nurture thriving relationships and personal well-being.
MAIN TALK: Becoming Trauma-Informed: Developing understanding and compassion for those who have experienced trauma
Instead of asking, “What is wrong with this person?”, we begin to ask a compassionate and curious question: “What has happened in this person’s life that is influencing who they are today?” In this workshop we will learn how to define what trauma is, how it impacts one’s body and mind, life and legacy, as well as those around them. We will learn how to restore a sense of safety, power, and urgency to a survivor’s life and gain some tools to cope with traumatic memories that hold us back from truly living in the present.
Whether you would identify yourself as having lived through trauma or have experienced it vicariously through a loved one’s experience, this workshop aims to carefully address a common yet difficult topic for all.
PRESENTED BY:
Lindsay Thalla, Psychotherapist
MMT, RP, MTA
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DURATION:
45 mins
You have the option to choose TWO of the three breakout sessions when registering.
BREAKOUT SESSION 1: A Toolbox for Building Emotional Intimacy for Couples
Are you struggling in your relationship with communication, conflict or connection? Do you want to increase your emotional and physical bond?
This workshop will give you five tools to help build understanding and emotional intimacy between the two of you. You will learn about attachment theory, negative cycles, conflict styles, and practical tools for collaboration and communication.
PRESENTED BY:
Tina Weidelich, Psychotherapist
MDiv., R.P.
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DURATION:
45 – 50 mins
BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Resolving Conflict in Relationships: Building Stronger Bonds Through Effective Communication
Conflict is a natural part of family life, but how we handle it can have a lasting impact on our relationships with our children. This seminar is designed to help parents and families navigate conflicts in ways that promote understanding, respect, and effective communication. Participants will learn practical tools to resolve disagreements with empathy, strengthen family bonds, and create a more harmonious home environment. Whether you’re dealing with everyday misunderstandings or more challenging disputes, this seminar will equip you with strategies to address conflicts constructively, foster open dialogue, and support healthy emotional development for both parents and children.
PRESENTED BY:
Jordana Cristini, Psychotherapist
B.A. (Nutrition & Food), MACP, RP
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DURATION:
50 mins
BREAKOUT SESSION 3: Mental Wellness in the Age of Social Media
Explore important strategies for thriving in the digital age at our workshop Mental Wellness in the Age of Social Media! This session will explain how the constant messaging of social media shapes your mindset around needs and image, raise awareness of risky behaviours, discuss how to set boundaries that empower you, and offer proven principles to enhance your mind and mood. Come learn how to protect your mental health, offer self-compassion, and adopt healthy practices around your social media use!
PRESENTED BY:
Evan Frith Intern Therapist
BA (Business), MDIV (Candidate)
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DURATION:
45 – 50 mins
OUR PRESENTERS
Lindsay Thalla is a Registered Psychotherapist who works primarily with adults who need support working through anxiety, depression, grief, difficult relationships or past trauma. Lindsay brings almost a decade of professional counselling experience working with individuals from all walks of life but finds it particularly meaningful to work with those in the church, in ministry or leadership positions who are struggling. Lindsay is also a Certified Music Therapist, bringing a unique approach to working with musicians, artists, and anyone who considers themselves creative. Outside of work, Lindsay enjoys painting, playing music, staying active with her husband and two young children, and serving in her local church.
MMT, RP, MTA
Tina Weidelich is a Registered Psychotherapist who has a passion for supporting couples, individuals, and families experiencing relationship difficulties, life transitions, and mental health challenges. She has experience helping clients who struggle with intimacy, communication issues, conflict, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, grief, low self-esteem, and decision-making and can integrate their Christian faith if desired. She has a Master of Divinity degree in clinical counselling from Tyndale University, and specialized training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).
Tina has been married for over 30 years and is the mother of a young adult daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, songwriting, biking, walking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
MDiv., R.P.
Jordana is a Registered Psychotherapist with over ten years of experience working in wellness and is a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor. Jordana has additional certification in DBT, CBT, children and anxiety, as well as body dysmorphia and eating disorders. In practice, Jordana works to create a safe, client-centered atmosphere where the client will be heard and validated. Jordana’s approach to therapy is through a holistic lens that seeks to consider all aspects of the client’s life including their emotional, physical, cultural, intellectual, and occupational self and how it is contributing to their problem.
B.A. (Nutrition & Food), MACP, RP
Evan Frith brings a wealth of personal and professional insight to the topic of mental health. As a husband, father, and community leader, he has faced life transitions like employment loss, relocation, community changes, and chronic health challenges. These experiences have shaped his empathetic and trauma-informed approach to supporting others.
Currently a Clinical Counsellor (Intern) at MCHP, Evan is completing his MDIV in Clinical Counselling at Tyndale Seminary. His focus is supporting individuals experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their experiences and begin healing.
BA (Business), MDIV (Candidate)