When: Thursday June 18th at 6:30 pmWhere: Vent Over Tea Facebook pageHow: Just tune in to our Facebook page on June 18th to find our live premiere! We will see you there! This year our annual fundraiser is going virtual! Join us for enlightening conversations with four mental health professionals specializing in different subjects. This year we’re using our platform to share how we can all better support ourselves and our loved ones while we cope with the anxieties of covid-19—including prejudice and self-isolation—and the difficulties that come with it.--------Topics: ~ Racism and Mental Health: Due to systemic racism, People of Colour (POC) have been disproportionately affected by covid-19 in North America. And while we’ve been coping with this pandemic, the realities of racial discrimination have been brought to the forefront once again with the killings of innocent black people in both the U.S. and Canada in recent weeks. This discussion, led by Dr. Myrna Lashley, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McGillUniversity/" target="_blank">McGill University</a>, will help us understand how POC can care for their mental health in the face of these issues as well as how allies can support POC individually and collectively in the fight for racial equality.  ~ Men and Mental Health: In Canada we have come a long way in opening dialogues and dismantling the stigma around mental illness, but this stigma still exists, and it is often more intense for men. In this session, Stephane Bensoussan, Clinical Health Psychologist at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SunflowerHealthCenter/" target="_blank">Clinique Psy-Santé</a>, will help us discover some of the barriers that men face in seeking mental health support and advice for overcoming them. We’ll also explore how both men and women can help the men in their lives get the support they need and work to destigmatize help-seeking behaviour for men in particular.  ~ Eating and Mental Health: While eating nutritious food is an essential aspect of physical and mental health, our relationship with food can be complicated and even harmful. While self-isolating to protect ourselves from covid-19, some of us may have developed unhealthy eating habits. Stephanie Gallant, a therapist at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/connectepsychology/" target="_blank">Connecte Montreal Psychology</a> and PhD candidate at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ConcordiaUniversity/" target="_blank">Concordia University</a>, will help us understand how to best support ourselves or a loved one who may be struggling regarding their relationship with food.  ~ Positive Psychology: The field of positive psychology focuses on building the good in life instead of repairing the bad, and taking the lives of average people up to “great” instead of focusing solely on moving those who are struggling up to “normal.” In this session, Dr. Jennifer Brownstein, a clinical psychologist at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CHAhealthcare/" target="_blank">Cambridge Health Alliance</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HarvardMed/" target="_blank">Harvard Medical School</a> will discuss techniques to help us develop a positive outlook in different aspects of our lives. --------We ask that if you plan on joining us for these discussions, to please donate here.*<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplyk.io%2Fdonation%2F5ed526897419c900279685a0%2Flang%2Fen%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2mI50vc2_1jnpPSJWrfUl-gNIllbfzzSfc339OcnqspEntjfW-VWhCoFU&h=AT2MaaanZ8WdeLahyzmq8aLxwr2pLj-VMbPN-dE7IK0Du4Y2IIhtUGSlaQ1DX0hEFWztCZ1YZNoYIAQMnpSfSG8Hg6OTsnvGOttRTWtmK0TyCp3UKbDzwVUbRwVcBWiBPN0UiH_Y-w" target="_blank">https://www.simplyk.io/donation/5ed526897419c900279685a0/lang/en</a>Suggested donations:$5 $30$60 (get a free VOT tote bag!)*$100 (get a free VOT tote bag + VOT mug!)* All proceeds go towards ensuring that Vent Over Tea can continue to offer free active listening services, and free/low cost events and workshops.*Only available in Canada. You can opt out of receiving VOT merch at the SimplyK checkout.-----About Vent Over Tea:<div style="box-sizing:inherit">Vent Over Tea offers a free, (usually) in-person, and confidential active listening service that aims to promote mental wellness and connection. During this time of social distancing, we are offering free phone and Skype vent sessions. To book a vent session or for more information, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fventovertea.com%2Fen%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR12De86Z8UWuEMI8SJeV8ghwzt_fYQiO5dk_3W0eV-eA4uo_Jp6OEujYDo&h=AT3Acq_0s2ra9PvwjJs3fi8xoDsTBQaTvAlfgjiFYmCXvckWK35WY1vBk2JpggTHJtqdmotf8Or6PBJlxMPw3qTu2Yhx5GFKqFK6oVv-ysPsfJGHAkTZ7vcO9VORN51pU8yuzzhtsw" target="_blank">https://ventovertea.com/en/</a></div>

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Prénom <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{lastname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Nom, <div style="box-sizing:inherit">On behalf of the Vent Over Tea team, we sincerely thank you for your generous contribution!</div><div style="box-sizing:inherit"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit">With your donation, we will be able to reach a wider community and bring us closer to our goal of ensuring that no voice goes unheard. If you or anyone you know could benefit from using our service, you can book a session here: <a href="https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18182402">https://ventovertea.com/en/book/</a></div><div style="box-sizing:inherit"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit">Feel free to follow us as we grow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ventovertea/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ventovertea/">Facebook</a>, and/or <a href="https://twitter.com/vent_tea?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a>, and be sure to subscribe to our <a href="https://ventovertea.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=461bff95a667eb9924528d103&id=11a6a460ed">newsletter</a> for interesting posts on mental health-related topics.</div><div style="box-sizing:inherit"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit">Thank you again and have a wonderful day!</div><div style="box-sizing:inherit"> </div><div style="box-sizing:inherit">Stefano Degano</div><div style="box-sizing:inherit">Director of Fundraising</div><div style="box-sizing:inherit">stefano@ventovertea.com</div>

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When: Thursday June 18th at 6:30 pmWhere: Vent Over Tea Facebook pageHow: Just tune in to our Facebook page on June 18th to find our live premiere! We will see you there! This year our annual fundraiser is going virtual! Join us for enlightening conversations with four mental health professionals specializing in different subjects. This year we’re using our platform to share how we can all better support ourselves and our loved ones while we cope with the anxieties of covid-19—including prejudice and self-isolation—and the difficulties that come with it.--------Topics: ~ Racism and Mental Health: Due to systemic racism, People of Colour (POC) have been disproportionately affected by covid-19 in North America. And while we’ve been coping with this pandemic, the realities of racial discrimination have been brought to the forefront once again with the killings of innocent black people in both the U.S. and Canada in recent weeks. This discussion, led by Dr. Myrna Lashley, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McGillUniversity/" target="_blank">McGill University</a>, will help us understand how POC can care for their mental health in the face of these issues as well as how allies can support POC individually and collectively in the fight for racial equality.  ~ Men and Mental Health: In Canada we have come a long way in opening dialogues and dismantling the stigma around mental illness, but this stigma still exists, and it is often more intense for men. In this session, Stephane Bensoussan, Clinical Health Psychologist at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SunflowerHealthCenter/" target="_blank">Clinique Psy-Santé</a>, will help us discover some of the barriers that men face in seeking mental health support and advice for overcoming them. We’ll also explore how both men and women can help the men in their lives get the support they need and work to destigmatize help-seeking behaviour for men in particular.  ~ Eating and Mental Health: While eating nutritious food is an essential aspect of physical and mental health, our relationship with food can be complicated and even harmful. While self-isolating to protect ourselves from covid-19, some of us may have developed unhealthy eating habits. Stephanie Gallant, a therapist at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/connectepsychology/" target="_blank">Connecte Montreal Psychology</a> and PhD candidate at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ConcordiaUniversity/" target="_blank">Concordia University</a>, will help us understand how to best support ourselves or a loved one who may be struggling regarding their relationship with food.  ~ Positive Psychology: The field of positive psychology focuses on building the good in life instead of repairing the bad, and taking the lives of average people up to “great” instead of focusing solely on moving those who are struggling up to “normal.” In this session, Dr. Jennifer Brownstein, a clinical psychologist at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CHAhealthcare/" target="_blank">Cambridge Health Alliance</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HarvardMed/" target="_blank">Harvard Medical School</a> will discuss techniques to help us develop a positive outlook in different aspects of our lives. --------We ask that if you plan on joining us for these discussions, to please donate here.*<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simplyk.io%2Fdonation%2F5ed526897419c900279685a0%2Flang%2Fen%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2mI50vc2_1jnpPSJWrfUl-gNIllbfzzSfc339OcnqspEntjfW-VWhCoFU&amp;h=AT2MaaanZ8WdeLahyzmq8aLxwr2pLj-VMbPN-dE7IK0Du4Y2IIhtUGSlaQ1DX0hEFWztCZ1YZNoYIAQMnpSfSG8Hg6OTsnvGOttRTWtmK0TyCp3UKbDzwVUbRwVcBWiBPN0UiH_Y-w" target="_blank">https://www.simplyk.io/donation/5ed526897419c900279685a0/lang/en</a>Suggested donations:$5 $30$60 (get a free VOT tote bag!)*$100 (get a free VOT tote bag + VOT mug!)* All proceeds go towards ensuring that Vent Over Tea can continue to offer free active listening services, and free/low cost events and workshops.*Only available in Canada. You can opt out of receiving VOT merch at the SimplyK checkout.-----About Vent Over Tea:<div>Vent Over Tea offers a free, (usually) in-person, and confidential active listening service that aims to promote mental wellness and connection. During this time of social distancing, we are offering free phone and Skype vent sessions. To book a vent session or for more information, visit <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fventovertea.com%2Fen%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR12De86Z8UWuEMI8SJeV8ghwzt_fYQiO5dk_3W0eV-eA4uo_Jp6OEujYDo&amp;h=AT3Acq_0s2ra9PvwjJs3fi8xoDsTBQaTvAlfgjiFYmCXvckWK35WY1vBk2JpggTHJtqdmotf8Or6PBJlxMPw3qTu2Yhx5GFKqFK6oVv-ysPsfJGHAkTZ7vcO9VORN51pU8yuzzhtsw" target="_blank">https://ventovertea.com/en/</a></div>

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