What we’re about
Hi, my name is Dar Debrecen. I'm a Health Educator, Counsellor and Social Worker at AVI Health and Community Services.
AVI is a not-for-profit clinic that provides a variety of much needed services to the community, including enhanced harm reduction, STI testing, HIV and HEP-C care. They also provide important education around gender, sexuality, safe sex, drug use, and drug treatment options.
My job at the clinic is to offer accessible mental health services such as:
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Free Yoga and Meditation Classes (open to everyone): Mindfulness Nanaimo (Yoga, Pilates, Dharma, Meditation) (Nanaimo, BC) | Meetup
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A monthly four week Mindfulness Based Program for Trauma and Personal Development: https://form.jotform.com/223428725539059
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A Sexual Trauma Support Group for Men: https://form.jotform.com/230296322553049
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Free Counselling for Members of the LGBTQ+ community: https://form.jotform.com/223628330066250
Who should join this group?
Anyone's who's interested in personal development, improving communication skills, and gaining knowledge to improve to improve the health and quality of their relationships would be interested in this groups events.
What kind of events will you host?
Most of the events will be free information sessions, workshops and online training seminars. Topics will include:
- Understanding Psychological Development
- The Role of Trauma in Mental and Physical Health
- Tools and Insights for Cultivating Healthy Relationships
- Understanding Attachment, Jealousy and Insecurity
- Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills and Strategies
- Understanding Consent in Sexual and Non-Sexual Relationships
- Conversations Around Diversity and Inclusion
