Under The Oaks Self Care Center

06/02/2025

Stop conforming and start leading by practicing courage by Hiba Khatkhat

11/28/2024

Gift-giving can feel good. But sometimes, it’s a trauma response.

When this happens, it takes away from how meaningful a gift can be and all the feel-good benefits that come with it.

This season, we’re looking into moving away from excessive gift-giving as a trauma response and leaning into gift-giving as a tool for healing, authentic connection, and fostering healthy relationships that center generosity, gratitude, and empathy.

Take a deeper dive on our blog and get some practical tips to help you navigate this season with intentionality.

Learn new ways to give differently this year. by Hiba Khatkhat

10/05/2024

Reform the CRPO’s “Duty to Report” to a “Duty to Act Reasonably” for Suicidal Clients

Reform the CRPO’s “Duty to Report” to a “Duty to Act Reasonably” for Suicidal Clients

10/05/2024

We know that trauma changes the brain.

How do we choose brain-savvy interventions that help patients feel safe when processing traumatic memory?

In this short course, Bessel van der Kolk, MD shares his best strategies for working with the traumatized brain.

Register for 50% off ➡️ https://www.nicabm.com/program/trauma-vdk-24/?del=10.4.24.FBPost3

09/15/2024

‼️ Thursday, October 3 | 5:30pm ‼️

Join us at Kebab and Thali in St. Catharines for an evening of solidarity and community.

100% of the proceeds will go to 5 local Palestinian families who are supporting their kin in Gaza during this ongoing genocide, and helping family members who have managed to flee to resettle.

All food is halal and vegetarian/vegan options are available.

Pre-registration is available at - https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/a9bf0d00-0848-41ab-bfa6-8976abd87f02 until 5 days before the event - note there will be no tickets available at the door.

06/17/2024

As you prepare your breakfast, think of others
   (do not forget the pigeon’s food).
As you conduct your wars, think of others
   (do not forget those who seek peace).
As you pay your water bill, think of others
   (those who are nursed by clouds).
As you return home, to your home, think of others
   (do not forget the people of the camps).
As you sleep and count the stars, think of others
   (those who have nowhere to sleep).
As you liberate yourself in metaphor, think of others
   (those who have lost the right to speak).
As you think of others far away, think of yourself
   (say: “If only I were a candle in the dark”).

- Mahmoud Darwish, Palestinian poet and writer.

As we commemorate Eid this year, we think of others, especially those who live under life threatening conditions. We wish them safety.

May we all be able to live and love in liberation soon.

06/17/2024

"Sara Escarraga and her four children face deportation due to what she says was a misplaced application on the part of Immigration Canada."

02/19/2024

Family day can be a difficult time for many just like it can be a wonderful time for some.

Our hope is to help you see your family beyond WHO is in it or not. And to see beyond the immediate over and across the borders.

Take a moment and reflect on the people, places, and things that...

🌱 give you safety and love
🌱 keep you grounded and rooted
🌱 give you a shoulder to cry on
🌱 bring you laughter and joy
🌱 hold you in your grief
🌱 strengthen your spirit and heart
🌱 tell you the truth and give you courage to do better
🌱 nourish you to keep going
🌱 challenge you
🌱 stand in solidarity for what's just
🌱 help you heal

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As always ✊🏾🗝🍉🕊