Emotional Support

Welcome ! OM Chanting is a group practice that uses the transformational power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of participants, promote inner peace and purify the environment. OM Chanting is a free practice, however, donations are welcome to help cover the rent of the studio. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- EVENT DETAILS: address: 283 Spadina Avenue; 3rd floor. ( SE corner of Spadina and Dundas). We will start at 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier. We will be sitting on chairs; you can also sit on the floor if you prefer. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water. Looking forward to seeing you ! For more information about Om Chanting, please visit: [https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/](https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/) Much Love, Veda Cell: 416-845-9375

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*Unwind, get creative, and connect with cool people.* Looking for a calm space to do some art, have meaningful (or silly) convos, and meet new friends in the city? This is your spot. I’ll be bringing **colouring pages and markers** for anyone who just wants to show up and relax. You're also totally welcome to bring whatever creative activity helps *you* unwind — think **sketchpads, mini canvases and paint, journals, clay sculpting, wire bending, model building kits, and collage supplies**. We’ll hang out, make art, and enjoy chill conversations in a cozy, no-pressure environment. No experience or talent required — just bring yourself and whatever helps you feel creative and calm. **✦ What to Bring (optional):** * Any relaxing art or activity you enjoy **✦ I’ll provide:** * Colouring pages, markers, and good vibes **Where to Meet (MADO Cafe at the Food Hall inside The Well):** * The easiest way to get to the venue is to make your way to La Plume restaurant or The Dorset restaurant and turn towards the statue then take the stairs to the lower level. * Shoppers will be on the right and across from Shoppers will be an entrance to The Well's food court. * Make a left and you should see the long tables and MADO cafe. * **We'll meet at the long tables in front of MADO Cafe** Come solo or bring a friend — this is all about slowing down, making connections, and enjoying a creative evening together ✨

Vegan Drinks is a social event for those interested in making new friends and meeting like-minded people. We meet up on the last Friday of the month. You don't have to be a vegan to come and enjoy the fun (in fact we encourage you to bring your veg and non-veg friends!), but only vegan food and drinks are available for purchase. There is no cover charge but we encourage everyone to support our hosts by buying some food and/or drinks! This month, we’re warming up winter with a late-bloom Valentine twist at the vibrant Dosa Mahal on Roncesvalles! ❄️🌿✨ Sure, Valentine’s Day may be behind us — but love (and onions) come in many layers, and neither one follows a calendar. Welcome to Valent-Onion: a celebration of cozy connection, great conversation, and the kind of food that makes your heart flutter and your eyes water (in the best way). 🧅🥲💘 Come thaw out with us over comfort classics — from crispy dosas to bold, flavorful bites — and let a little spring onion energy peek through the winter window… a tiny edible reminder that brighter days are on the way. 🌱🥞 Immerse yourself in an exclusively vegan evening by our gracious hosts - engaging conversations, unwind in the welcoming atmosphere, and tantalize your taste buds - with Dosa Mahal's mouthwatering delights (https://dosamahal.com/). From scrumptious grub to refreshing drinks, gluten-free dosas and pakoras, there's something for everyone to enjoy. **💘 Valent-Onion Event** For this special winter edition, we’re keeping things warm, friendly, and deliciously vegan. Whether you’re single, coupled, complicated, or just here for the dosa — you’re invited. Expect: ✨ great company ✨ cozy winter vibes ✨ bold flavours ✨ and maybe a little onion romance **How does it work?** *This will be a dry event. Bring your stories, not your spirits 😊* Just show up, have fun, and meet new people! Name tags will be available so you won't have to remember a million names! Talk about your interests, your favourite recipes and restaurants, your dream job to save the animals, the environment, your ethics, or anything and everything! Come for the food. Stay for the connections. Leave with a full heart (and possibly a little onion breath) 🧅💛

Our coffee shop meetup now takes place every other Saturday. Come out to meet and chat with your fellow members of the Toronto Social Anxiety Support group in a supportive environment. **IMPORTANT: This group is intended to provide a safe space for people with social anxiety who may feel inhibited in louder, more extroverted environments. Please respect the nature of this group and do not attend if you are not in this category. There are many other groups available on Meetup.** **When**: 5pm - 7pm **Where to meet**: Alternity Café, just west of St. George Street, on the south side of Bloor. Vegan café with a chill vibe. Here is their website: https://alternity.ca/pages/our-place **Reminder**: Like all our events, the group's code of conduct applies. Pls make this a successful outing by being courteous and respectful in language and behaviour, and supportive towards other members, especially those with higher anxiety. **Covid/flu safety**: If you are sick or have recently been exposed to someone who is sick, pls use your judgement about attending this event. You can always come to the next event when you feel better.

Stress is something we all live with, and there is some stress that sits quietly in the background. Join us as we talk about the mind, thoughts, emotions, and the stress that can arise when we lose control of the mind. This interactive workshop will empower you to take charge of both your mind and the thoughts that fuel it. You will learn: \- How to start identifying triggers and start to shift from reactive to calmness \- Apply simple cognitive tools to reframe unhelpful thinking patterns \- Practice relaxation methods to calm your nervous system and more The event will be a lecture style conversation with some personal practice exercises. We will end with a meditation led by drums. First 5 people to register will receive a FREE one on one intuitive reading session. Event cost: $15 All event proceeds will be donated to Parkdale Food Bank.

Bring any piece of music in any form. We'll deconstruct it's musical elements and share with each other what the music evokes and what insights arise. Then, consider how this musical work fits into the broader world of music and sound. After a break well do a musical exercise together and end with a short slent meditation. Advance registration with pay pal $20. Please call Gary to confirm your registration. 647 292 5415 Generosity policy: limited spots available for no or low charge fir those who need it.

Hello everyone, Please join me and my other groups for a great evening of Mix, Mingling, Movie and beverages before as we get ourselves ready to see a great movie. With a nice group discussion following the film as well. Film: **SEND HELP** Including a pre-movie mix and mingle, ice-breaker in the cool (V.I.P lounge) \*Joined by my other groups too; so we can anticipate a great turn out ***\*Meet me and the others right outside the box office beside the air hockey and arcade games)* (8:30 pm to 8:50 pm)** Kindly read the details carefully below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) Event Details: **Saturday Night at the Movies!** **(Saturday February 28th)** **Film: SEND HELP** -A great night to mix, mingle, make new friends and go see a great movie; than hang out after for a little conversation over a cold or hot beverage About Film: A woman and her overbearing boss become stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. They must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it's a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. Watch Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4wiXj9NmEE \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** for Mix and Mingle (before and after film; and the planning of the event) 4 dollars by e transfer in advance to steveflemming11@gmail.com or 5 dollars day of event ( by cash or e transfer) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- (Movie fee- separate) (Movie choice is optional but encouraged that we all see the same film suggested) **Where and When to Find Us?** **Location:** **(Inside Yonge & Eglinton Centre)** 2300 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 **(We will meet out front of box office beside the air hockey table and arcade)** (Simply walk up the steps from the outside and come into the Centre- turn left and we will be waiting right there) **Arrive between 8:30 pm and 8:50 pm** (We will head to the V.I.P. lounge for a beverage before heading to see the film) **Parking and Close to the Yonge and Eglinton subway** (Lots of parking in the area and 2 minute walk from the subway)

**Join us at our home in Downtown Toronto on March 1st for another evening of chef-led dining, great wine, and even better conversation.** We’re hosting an intimate, multi-course supper club that brings the precision of modern global cuisine into a relaxed, soulful setting. It’s our favorite way to eat: professional-grade food shared with a small group of lovely people from all over the city, where the night is never rushed and the table always feels full. **The Night’s Highlights:** * **The Food:** Our chef is preparing a multi-course menu of modern, global cuisine. Think high-end technique applied to comforting, bold flavors—refined but never tiny portions. * **The Wine:** We’ll have a few of our favorite bottles open and ready to pour, specifically chosen to complement the night’s menu. * **The Crowd:** We bring together a small group of locals—foodies, creatives, and professionals—who just enjoy sharing a thoughtful meal with new faces. **How it Works:** We keep our table intimate (usually around 8–10 people) to make sure everyone actually gets to talk. It’s laid-back, unhurried, and focused on the joy of a long Sunday dinner. **Cost per seat** is $75 **Want to join us?** If you’d like to grab a seat, just make sure you’ve filled out the [form](https://forms.gle/rhGi1WMPvs36k4Dp7) in our bio. **Please note: this is a paid event.** We’ll be reaching out to confirm the guest list and share full details, including pricing and next steps **Follow us on Instagram for more updates**: [supperclub_toronto](https://www.instagram.com/supperclub_toronto/) **For inquiries, email us at:** [supperclubtoronto@gmail.com](mailto:supperclubtoronto@gmail.com)

Hello everyone, Plan to join us for a great night of mix, mingling and Saturday **Bowling**! (We can all hit another close by place for food and drinks after Bowling as well :) \*Joined by my other groups to so we can anticipate a terrific turn out. \*Event details below \-\-\- **Location:** **Play Time Bowl** 33 Samor Rd, North York, ON M6A 1J2 **Free Parking** found all around the location \-\-\- Sincerely, Steve Flemming Organizer/Host [meetup.com/soulcity/](http://meetup.com/soulcity/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Details:** **SATURDAY BOWLING with SINGLES and FRIENDS!** **(Saturday February 28th)** -A fun, well organized event with lots of socializing, mingling and of course ten pin bowling! -This event is totally co-ed for all levels and all ages -Bring along your friends if you like or come on your own; either way always a great time \*Dinner menu available too (Optional) -Free Parking as well all around the venue \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 40 dollars (Includes Social Mixer, 90 minutes of Bowling, and then more mingling at a local near by bar/restaurant) (This also includes HST & Shoe Rental in the price) \*Cash only when you arrive or by e transfer in advance: **[steveflemming11@gmail.com](http://steveflemming11@gmail.com)** \*10 dollars if you wish to just take part in the (pre and/or after) mix/mingle party but not the bowling \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Please arrive between 2:00 pm & 2:20 pm**-so I can secure lanes for everyone (You will see me (Steve Flemming) (and the group) when you walk in through the front entrance in the main bar/seating area \*We will have time to introduce ourselves and get to know each other before we begin the bowling :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Friendly Reminders:** Located just south of 401 and just off of Dufferin (on west side) \*Parking is Free (located on both sides of building) Closest subway station is Yorkdale Mall -10 minute walk from the mall subway station \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

This is a casual, in person gathering for grounded, self aware people who value depth, presence and real conversation. This is not group therapy, not trauma dumping, and not a performatie social scene. It's a calm space for people who have done real work on themselves and prefer meaningful connection over noise **Who this is for:** Individuals 35+ who value emotional maturity, and self direction People who faced adversity and used it for self growth Those who prefer listening instead of having monologues with themselves Anyone interested in genuine connection without social games or performance. **Who this is NOT for** Those into into Trauma dumping or therapeutic group dynamics Loud, attention seekers or performative personalities Serial meetup attendees looking for validation or social entertainment Those into Bragging, posturing or one upmanship **Format:** We'll meet casually at the Pickle Barrel for coffee or food, No structured agenda-just grounded respectful conversation. About the banner image. Its a real image I took when I was in Kamakura, Japan as I'm a yealy global solo traveler. It reflects the grounded, lived-experience energy this group is built around-presence, quite strength and depth. If this resonates with you, you'll fit in naturally. If it doesn't, this probably isn't your space---and that's okay **Note:** Please try to come within 15 minutes of the start of this event. I like to keep things punctual out of respect for my time and others. If you can't make it or think you'll be an hour or so late, please try another event. Thanks

Feeling down? Sometimes depressed? Can't focus? Negativity & stress? Recent losses? Creativity in career and personal life hindered by mental blocks? Sometimes we never fully recover from traumatic experiences. Whether it was yesterday, last week or a year ago, traumatic experiences - a loss of a loved one, losing a job, a breakup - can leave you scarred. You talk about it and feel a little better, but it never goes away. After you hang up the phone, it's still there; the sadness, the cloud, the over-thinking, the worry, the guilt. You try to focus, but you're blocked. You try to look forward into new experiences, new relationships but a cloud is hanging over you, casting a shadow on what you once considered a bright, cheerful future. What happened to your courage? Your strength of character? You're 'why not' attitude? Whoever said 'time heals' must have had a special time machine, because after weeks, months, years, you're wondering - when exactly does that kick in? Sometimes it seems like drinking or drugs are the way to go. But they wear off, and now the problem is still there with added side effects from the drugs. At this free local Meetup event we will talk about: * What causes grief, anxiety and depression to become chronic. * Is it possible to regain your joy and happiness even after traumatic experiences? * How to break away from negativity and focus on the future * What are the steps to take to get control of your mind and your emotions? Learn about a safe, gentle, do-it-yourself counseling that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Let's explore safe, effective solutions for healing from traumatic experiences. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center.

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

This is an in-person meeting. Did you know that unwanted emotions like loneliness, sadness, hopelessness, anger, fear, anxiety, or feelings of irritation don’t just fall on you for no reason. They are not random occurrences that simply happen to people's minds. They are definitely not chemical imbalance in your brain due to some nebulous chemical reactions by chance. Your negative emotions are the symptoms of the painful experiences that you have which are not healed, and which are still affecting you. The effects of these painful experiences are exacerbated by the pressures or difficulties of the other problems in your life. For instance, let's say you are already carrying a huge load on your back, then you cannot take on much more, but, let's say something else happens to you, such as the difficulties from the Pandemic, then the resultant combined weight on you can take you over the edge, kind of like the straw that break the camel's back. When this happens, people's attention usually goes to the straw that was added, but actually the majority of the weight had come from the huge load that were already there, holding a person down and causing a person issues. So how do you remove the huge load that was already there? How do you lighten them up? Is it possible to get rid of them? That is what this meeting will be all about. Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Wouldn’t it be nice to find a way to overcome your feelings of anger so that you not only control them, but you no longer have the urge to lose your temper in the first place? And how about being able to shake off resentments, persistent annoyance, or even feelings of vengeance? We’d like to invite you to an event on how to overcome anger and resentment. We will show you why people have trouble controlling their temper and where resentment comes from. Flaring anger can ruin a meeting, a relationship, an opportunity, or just about any aspect of life. Worst of all, outbursts towards our family can create hurt that lingers throughout a lifetime. You want to have a civil conversation, and you’ve vowed that you wouldn’t lose your temper, but a few minutes later, the anger flares up. Maybe you’ve realized that being angry doesn’t get you what you want so you internalize it. Or maybe you avoid the knockdown, drag-out fights, but stewing in resentment is exhausting and takes an emotional toll. In this event we show you how to get to the root of your anger so that it stops being an issue to you. You’ll also learn why people harbor resentments and how to move on. Don't continue to struggle, make a difference in your life, and join us for this local event. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to the event. We look forward to seeing you there. This Meetup is sponsored by your local Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center.

This is an in-person meeting. Would you like to know the Real You, not just a shadow of yourself? Does your life energy feel somehow trapped within? Does your self-confidence get easily shaken? Do you get in the way of your own goals? We will discuss the real source of all this, what holds you back in life, and how to handle it so you can achieve more successful and happier living. Perhaps you get weighed down with negative emotions you can't seem to shrug off. Or find yourself doing strange and irrational things - not really being yourself. We will cover why that is and tools that work to help you unearth your self, your self-confidence and motivation. This meeting will help you learn about how to effectively overcome: -Out-of-control unwanted emotions -Low self-esteem -Anxiety -Negativity -Stress -Irrational fears -Traumatic or painfully emotional incidents -Breakups -Betrayals -Feeling like you're not really yourself -Self-doubt... We will discuss how to unleash the inner you and tap into your true potential. So come to this online meetup! This meeting is sponsored by the Hubbard Dianetics Foundation of Central Ohio

This is a free, in person meeting. Burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is sponsored by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.