Jacquelyn Lovato Psychotherapy Services

07/20/2022

Trying to quit or reduce your commercial to***co use? Check out these suggestions to distract yourself from smoking or cope with cravings! Need a little more support with your quit or reduce efforts? Give us a call to find out how we can help 623-0383 ext. 267/271

06/10/2022

Just one week away!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We are thrilled to announce that Two-Spirit Elder, Ma-Nee Chacaby will be joining us in celebrating Pride.

06/09/2022

https://www.facebook.com/364392730337996/posts/4953997421377481/

We are excited to host a pow-wow on Thursday, June 30 from 12-5pm to celebrate all Two-Spirit & LGBTQ+ folks. TBIFC needs your support! We are looking for dancers, drum groups, craft vendors, and food vendors. Contact our centre today for more information or to register!

06/09/2022

05/04/2022

COMING SOON! are you in need of childcare? We're offering short term relief for parents and caregivers who need some time without the kids - whether it's to take care of an emergency, get errands done, or practice self care.

Please contact Cassandra at 632-9357 for more information.

Thank you to United Way of Thunder Bay for funding this program!

03/04/2022

“The moon teaches us that we are always growing, changing, and evolving. The phases of the moon are constantly reminding us that this too shall pass, and that life is full of beginnings. It also teaches us that imperfection is beautiful, as the moon is full of rough patches and full of craters, yet it is always so beautiful lit up in the sky.” - Tia Piché

Find the Full Moon on March 18th and feel the connection to the land.

Choose the focus of your meditation, this may include:

Being aware of the present: for example, notice your experience through your 5 senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch).

Self-reflection: you may reflect on what it is you value or what matters to you.

Setting an intention: how can you align yourself to your values?

Use of sacred medicines (email mentalwellness@mushkiki.com for a medicine kit).

etc.

Tell us about your experience and receive a prize for your participation! Please email: mentalwellness@mushkiki.com for submissions and/or more information.

09/27/2021

https://youtu.be/W2NaVQtMU30

Difficulty coping with emotions can contribute to mental health and substance use issues; however, the ability to manage emotions is a skill that can be impr...

09/20/2021

Happy Mindful Monday everyone! For those of you wanting to introduce a mindfulness mindset of growth and resilience to your child but are unsure of where to start, we highly recommend checking out this free app that has quite a bit of free mindful resources to use with your child. What are you doing to stay mindful today?

09/03/2021

https://www.facebook.com/254320818048506/posts/2153590468121522/

Click the link to learn more about accessing Jordan's Principle and what can be covered

https://www.afn.ca/uploads/Social_Development/Jordan%27s%20Principle%20Handbook%202019_en.pdf

06/08/2021

VIRTUAL YOUTH FISHING DERBY
May 31 to June 18/2021

KZ Lodge invites the students of the Elementary and Secondary Schools to participate in the virtual fishing derby.
How? Catch a fish, or draw a picture of a fish, take a picture and submit to: tanya.moses@tbifc.ca lisa_macleod@lakeheadschools.ca

Every picture will be a ballot to win a Fishing Bundle- universal tackle kit, fishing rod and line.
Happy fishing!

06/04/2021

***UPDATED VIRTUAL PRIDE CALENDAR***
We will be posting event details throughout the coming weeks. You can also find info at thunderpride.ca and on our Linktree account at https://linktr.ee/thunderpride🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧

05/31/2021

I do not post very often but this is important.

Sending thoughts and prayers to the community of Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc and all those impacted.

Reading stories with children can provide an opportunity to promote a safe and open space in which to have conversations. Here are ten story options that reflect on residential school experiences in different ways that may help to start a conversation.

The National Indian Residential School 24hr Crisis Line is free at 1-866-925-4419. Talk4Healing, free and confidential 24hr Crisis Line is also available at 1-855-554-4325 or www.talk4healing.com.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/10-books-about-residential-schools-to-read-with-your-kids-1.3208021

More and more children will be reading stories about the legacy of residential schools and reconciliation in the classroom this year.

05/31/2021

In honour of the 215 children found at the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School, a Sacred Fire will be lit at the site of the former St. Joseph Indian Residential School in Thunder Bay (Pope John Paul II Senior Elementary School) to honour the spirits of the children and support the grieving and healing of the families, communities, and Survivors.

The Fire will be lit Monday, May 31 at 3 p.m. and will burn for four days.

As requested by the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir we encourage you to wear orange, the symbol of Orange Shirt Day, on Monday to honour all the children who died in the Residential Schools.

Everyone is welcome to offer prayers and to***co. Please follow public health guidelines and wear a face mask if you wish to enter the teepee.

If you need support please contact:
IRS Survivors Society
1-800-721-0066
or
NAN Hope
1-844-626-4673

11/21/2020

Toddlers live in the moment. They like what they like and they don’t like change. They fight any and all limits. They hang on to control, because in reality they have so little of it. Making any transition—from leaving the playground to getting into the bathtub—can be stressful for child and c...