Empathy and Me

"Mental Health is health. This means that people experiencing a mental health crisis need health care.

"Police should not be first responders. Police are not trained in crisis care and should not be expected to lead this important work."

Canada's largest mental health hospital calls for removal of police from front lines for people in crisis | CBC News Canada's largest psychiatric facility is throwing its support behind mounting calls to remove officers from the front lines for people in mental health emergencies.

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How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime - Nadine Burke Harris Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse and neglect has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds across a lifetime, to the point where those who’ve experienced high ...

and next day delivery!*
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Happy Free Shipping Friday!
We know shipping is the one thing that stops everyone in their tracks from making any purchase so, we decided to drop it today until 11:59pm!
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Shipping is a lot - we know - and orders are taking forever to get to your homes because of the backlog and prioritization of essential items. So, *If you live in the downtown core, your package will be delivered tomorrow morning.🏃🏽‍♀️💨
Everywhere else in the GTA will get their order Monday/Tuesday.
CODE : SHIPGTA
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Happy Friday💙 Let all your friends know before it's too late!

"Solitude brings a peace of mind you can’t get any other way."

The 6th Love Language: Distance Why it matters so much

These GTA-based groups are tackling domestic violence, one community initiative at a time | CBC News Ajoa Ayeko calls Shelter Movers her "saving grace" for coming to help her move out of her home and escape her abusive partner. The moving company is one of the many GTA-based organizations that offer specific services to combat domestic violence.

A moving company started by former student-athletes helps domestic violence victims flee abusive homes Aaron Steed and his brother Evan have been answering those calls since they founded Meathead Movers 23 years ago. It's a for-profit business, but those emergency moves are free.

Woman Shares Detailed And Informative Plan For Anyone Trying To Escape An Abusive Relationship This is so incredibly important to know.

Join us this Sunday afternoon before the festivities begin to fill your cup, mentally prepare yourself, or just plain old relax!🧖🏽‍♀️
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We want to introduce you to what Empathy + Me is all about and share our vision for 2020, then let you indulge in a light flow and guided meditation to center yourself.🧘🏽‍♀️
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The Empathy Crate will be available for purchase during the first half of our time in the space, as well.🕯
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Flow + Meditation is $20, link in bio!🧘🏽‍♀️
No ticket is necessary for the popup, feel free to just come shop!
Can't wait to see you💙
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Where: 14 Irwin Ave. Suite 301
When: This Sunday! 22.12.19
12-2:30 Shop🕯
2:30-4 Heal🧘🏽‍♀️
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COME SHOP!

Well be selling The Empathy Crate at Handmade With Heart Holiday Market Place!

When: TOMORROW 10am-4pm
Where: 55 Thornton Rd (Trent Durham Atrium)

Looking for that special one-of-a-kind gift for that special one-of-a-kind person? It's waiting for you at Handmade With Heart! Join us on Saturday, November 30th from 10am to 4pm at Trent University Durham GTA and support amazing local makers like Amici Pottery, The Halliday Shoppe Plants N Planks Sew Tara, Empathy and Me and more!! See you soon!

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Just a reminder that we all have our mental health to take care of, so be patient and kind to yourself + others 💚
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To celebrate WMHD, we'd love if everyone shared some encouraging words or self-care tips🌱
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P.s. We can't wait to get the podcast up and running so if you can SHARE this post with all your friends or DONATE to keep the pre-launch momentum going it'd be greatly appreciated. Link is in the bio. 🙏