Today, February 6, 2015, the Supreme Court of Canada allowed the appeal against the "blanket prohibition on assisted suicide." An earlier appeal by Sue Rodriguez (Rodriguez v. British Columbia) in 1993 to have the Criminal Code ruling against assisted suicide declared unconstitutional was denied. The upholding of the current appeal (Carter v. Canada) is destined to be [...]
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10 books that are good for your health: Mindfulness, Self-Compassion & Happiness
As we enter the New Year, let's make 2015 a year of exploring the many gifts from skilled researchers and clinicians which can support our resolution to live better. The participants of the Mindfulness-Based Symptom Management, Burnout Resilience and Pain Management programs at the Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic have one wish in common: a desire to find a [...]
Solitude, Solstice & the Longest Night
We enter solitude, in which also we lose loneliness… True solitude is found in the wild places, where one is without human obligation. One’s inner voices become audible. One feels the attraction of one’s most intimate sources. In consequence, one responds more clearly to other lives. The more coherent one becomes within oneself as [...]
World Mental Health Day – Why it matters
When I think of mental health, somehow my inner voice switches the last word to" illness." It's used so interchangeably that we shouldn't be surprised about the stigma and aversion that grows around the topic. Health is never really a concern to us until it becomes an illness that needs attention. Yet, physical health devolving [...]
Mindfulness training retreat with Mark Coleman & Mary Elliott at UoToronto
Mastering Mindfulness – Personally and Professionally with Mark Coleman Fall Training October 20-24th 2014 (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) Hart House, University of Toronto This multi tiered mindfulness training program explores mindfulness theory, practice and teacher development. It is intended for those working in healthcare and while it is suitable for those working in any [...]
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