Hope Leads Mental Health Care was built on the foundations of friendship and community care. Its founders have extensive experience providing mental health services, with particular focus on underserved communities in primary care and community settings.
Our practice philosophy commits to empowering BIPOC and queer communities. We attend to intersectional barriers to wellness in order to foster inclusive spaces where those who have been excluded can share stories without judgment. We believe in hope’s potential to encourage intentional actions and to center the self in our reflections.
Trauma-Informed Care, Gender Journey, Anti-Racism, Afrocentric, Anxiety and Depression, Life Transitions, Substance Use and Addictions, LGBTQ+ Mental Health, Black Women's Mental Health, Queer Relationships, Interpersonal Conflict, Work and School Stress, Harm Reduction, Anti-Oppression, Identity, Self-Esteem, Racism and Discrimination, Trauma Survivors, Community Care, and Tagalog/Filipino Therapist
Associate Professor at Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work,
Cross-Appointment at Department of Family and Community Medicine,
University of Toronto
Interested in learning more about evidence-informed practice, practice wisdom and quality in primary care? Take a look at module 5 of our free open-access course examining the role of social work in primary care at https://lnkd.in/gBXxvQQH#teamprimarycare#casw
Our team of psychotherapists at Hope Leads is dedicated to supporting your mental health journey, whether you're facing stress, anxiety, depression, or simply need someone to talk to.
Get matched with a therapist today!
Email us at info@hopeleads.ca or book an appointment with any of our therapists here: https://lnkd.in/g5TUFAuZ#psychotherapy#wellness#mentalhealth#selfcare
Burnout is a spectrum. To many it can be debilitating and to some they may be dealing with a less severe version of it. Those in helping professions (teachers, nurses, doctors, customer service workers, social workers, etc.) are some of the common groups impacted by burnout.
COMMON SYMPTOMS OF BURNOUT:
* EXHAUSTION
Increased stress, feeling fatigue or low energy. It can be an emotional exhaustion that mimics depressive symptoms. It is compassion fatigue for caregivers or those in helping professions.
* CYNICISM
Depersonalization and disengagement at work; your empathy, compassion and care starts to dwindle. Increased gap between work ideals and reality. Having negative views on all areas of your work.
* FEELING OF INEFFECTIVENESS
Feelings of uselessness and no sense that you are helping. Having thoughts like “nothing I do matters!” It can look like overextending to prove you are indespensible.
Seeking mental health support can be helpful in preventing burnout. If you think you are already experiencing burnout, talking to a psychotherapist is one of the ways you can manage and cope with the negative impacts of burnout in your daily life.
If you need help in learning some coping strategies with workplace or caregiver burnout, reach out to any of us. We are here to support!
Book now:
https://lnkd.in/g5TUFAuZ
Recently we have seen a growing number of teachers, educators, and PHD candidates reaching out to Hope Leads Mental Health Care for support due to work related stress, lack of work-life balance, and anxieties around interpersonal dynamics.
If you are an educator feeling stuck and struggling with your mental health or need support with personal growth and accountability, reach out to us. We are here to help!
Your mental health matters too.
To book an appointment with any of our therapist, visit https://lnkd.in/g5TUFAuZ#teachersmentalhealth#phdlife#educatorsmentalhealthmatters#hopeleads
Signature Workshop Highlight!
FORGING ALLYSHIP
Learn and apply effective strategies in building allyship towards a community that cares and advocates for each other. This workshop aims to support with relationship building strategies and repair rooted in collective care and justice within diverse communities.
This is ideal for agencies working with different community groups with the goal of:
1. Collaborating on initiatives that benefit the collective well-being of your community.
2. Building relationships that honors collective care and justice.
3. Nurturing the importance of mental health and emotional support in community dynamics.
4. Finding ways to forge mutual support and community engagement that foster empathy and compassion.
For inquiries on how we can tailor this workshop to your needs, send us an email at info@hopeleads.ca#allyship#communitycare#buildingallyshipandbeyond#advocacy#collectivecare#justice
Signature Workshop Highlight!
2SLGBTQ+ INTERSECTIONS
Learn about relevant frameworks and trauma-informed practical skills in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ mental health.
This workshop was developed in collaboration with queer identified therapists and community members. Our hope is to empower the community by sharing practical strategies and insights in support of 2SLGBTQ+'s (staff, employees, service users) mental health and well being .
This capacity building workshop is ideal for organizations working with 2SLGBTQ+ staff/employees and mental health agencies looking to expand services to queer service users.
To inquire about how we can tailor this workshop series to your needs, email us info@hopeleads.ca !
#2slgbtqwellness#queermentalhealth#queer#capacitybuilding#signatureworkshop#hopeleads#mentalhealthsupport#pride
Signature Workshop Highlight!
WORKING WELL TOGETHER
Learn an approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging towards a just, fair and hopeful workplace.
This training series aims to provide directors, leaders, staff, and volunteers practical diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies rooted from justice, fairness & hope.
Ideal for agencies, companies, and non-profit organizations looking for practical strategies in creating a workplace that not only values diversity but also actively promotes equity and justice for all staff/employees.
For inquiries, email us at info@hopeleads.ca.
#deib#justworkplace#equityforall#workplacewellness#workingwelltogether
EXCITING LAUNCH!
Hope Leads is excited to announce the launch of our SIGNATURE WORKSHOPS!
1. Working Well Together
Learn an approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging towards a just, fair and hopeful workplace.
This training series aims to provide directors, leaders, staff, and volunteers a space to learn practical diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies rooted from justice, fairness & hope.
2. 2SLGBTQ+ Intersections
Learn about relevant frameworks and trauma-informed practical skills in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ mental health.
This workshop is tailored for agencies providing mental health and case management support to the 2SLGBTQ+ service users.
3. Forging Allyship
Learn and apply effective strategies in building allyship towards a community that cares and advocates for each other.
This workshop aims to support with relationship building strategies and repair rooted in collective care and justice within diverse communities.
To learn more and for other inquiries, email us at info@hopeleads.ca or visit our website at www.hopeleads.ca#communitycare#deib#signatureworkshop#allyship#workplacewellness
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!
Hope Leads Mental Health care is accepting new clients. If you or know someone who would benefit from brief or short-term counselling or psychotherapy, an intersectional, sex positive and anti-oppressive approach to mental health, visit us at www.hopeleads.ca or book a free initial consult with any of our therapists at https://lnkd.in/g5TUFAuZ
For questions, you can email info@hopeleads.ca !