Your experience of compassion may be directed toward other people, or it may be directed inwardly toward yourself.
• Compassion for others: When you experience compassion for others you feel their pain. You want to find a way to relieve their suffering. These feelings compel you to take action to do what you can to make the situation better.
• Self Compassion: Treating yourself with the same compassion and kindness you show to others. Rather than beating yourself up over mistakes you have made in the past you feel understanding, and are mindful and accepting of yourself and your imperfections.
Let’s Talk About Compassion
What is the meaning of Compassion? Different aspects of compassion’s meaning are emphasized by various dictionaries. Merriam Websters’ definition of compassion, states “The meaning of compassion is to recognize the suffering of others and then take action to help.” Merriam Websters’ definition embodies the component of action. Other definitions refer to the broad sympathetic feelings associated with compassion such as empathy, sympathy, pity, or other compassion synonyms. One may feel sympathy, but not act on it – compassion gets involved. When others keep their distance from those who are suffering, compassion prompts us to act on their behalf.
Positive Impact of Compassion
Compassion can have a positive impact on your life, from improving your relationships to boosting your overall happiness. Some of the positive effects are:
• Giving feels good: One reasons feelings of compassion can be effective is both giving and receiving compassion can improve your psychological well-being. As a recipient you get the support you need. But giving support to others can be just as rewarding.
• Compassionate people live longer: Activities such as volunteering can improve your longevity. Studies have found that people who volunteer out of concern for others tend to live liver than people who do not volunteer.
About SRWC
SRWC is a unique community-based recovery-oriented agency that offers a holistic approach to recovery from addiction and substance abuse problems, encompassing physical, mental, spiritual and sexual health. We have short wait times for intakes and entering co-ed and gender specific programs for men, women and moms in recovery, morning, afternoon, and early evening, providing individual and group counselling, and family support. SRWC is committed to a flexible schedule in order to meet your recovery needs. SRWC supports health enhancing activities such as, exercise, mindfulness, nutrition, and gardening.
The Mood & Mind Club
It’s time to do mental healthcare differently and The Mood & Mind Club is where we start! Let’s empower ourselves to take back control of our health and throw away the band-aid approaches that don’t offer the lasting results we need. In this private membership we’re creating a community of women that are supporting their mental health in a more natural, holistic way. They don’t want to be on meds, they see the power in nutrition, mindset work, self discovery and self responsibility. Want to know more? Visit https://www.shinetruewellnessco.com/moodandmindclub
Identify The Vitamins Your Body Needs
Vitamin deficiency may be a result of unhealthy lifestyle choices. Let us explore the symptoms associated with each deficiency. Difficulty in walking, numbness in hands, legs, feet. – You may need Vitamin B. Eat eggs, liver, bright vegetables like pumpkins, carrots etc. Dry skin and slowly healing wounds – You may need Vitamin C. Eat more fruits, green vegetables. Fatigue, tiredness, depression, weak bones – You need Vitamin D. Expose more to the Sun and drink milk. Each body has different needs. Visit an expert for personalized recommendations that supports your medical history.
Part 3:
Lived Experience, Inner Network Support, and Peer Support.
Friends and Family
Your family and friends can be your greatest allies in the path to recovery. There are a few ways to approach them when asking for support. Even if they do not understand what you are going through, they’ll most likely want to help in any way they can. The best way to guide them is to simply tell them what you need. People naturally want to give advice and problem solve but let them know that they can help by just listening to you. Ask them to be patient with you when you feel low because recovery takes time.
Friends and family can serve as vital support systems, and they can help you answer questions or find someone who can answer your questions on recovery. If you are under your family’s insurance plan, you can talk to them about finding a doctor, therapist, or psychiatrist that is covered by insurance in your area. If you are in school, you can talk to a guidance counselor about your concerns and see what options there are for help. For more information on how to ask your friends and family for help, go to mental health screening at www.mhanational.org.
Peer Support
An important contributor to recovery, peer support is a supportive relationship between people who have a lived experience in common. The peer support worker provides emotional and social support to others who share a common experience.
Peer support is typically provided through non-profit organizations.
Did you know that Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba (MDAM) offers several online and in-person peer support groups throughout Manitoba? Our current peer support groups include*:
VIRTUAL Peer Support Groups
Age 12 – 29 Disordered Eating | Mon 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Age 12 – 29 Youth Self-Esteem | Mon 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Power to Parent | Mon 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Mixed Peer Support | Mon 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Soul Sisters | Tue 10:00 – 11:00 am
Youth Peer Support | Tue 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Women’s Disordered Eating | Tue 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Letting Go | Tue 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Friends & Family | Tue 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Unloading Zone | Wed 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Men’s Peer Support | Wed 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Women’s Peer Support | Thu 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Men’s Exchange | Thu 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Baby Blues & Better Days | Thu 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Bipolar Peer Support | Thu 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Interlake-Eastman Peer Support | Fri 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Mixed Peer Support | Sat 11:00 – 12:00 pm
Postpartum Peer Support | Sat 9:00 – 10:00 am
IN-PERSON Peer Support Groups
Men’s Support | Mon 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Age 12 – 29 Disordered Eating (Brandon) | Mon 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Youth Self-Esteem (Brandon) | Mon 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Senior’s Tea & Tales | Tue 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Mixed Coffee & Chat | Tue 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Mixed Bipolar | Tue 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Self-Help Book Club (Winnipeg) | Wed 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Men’s Activity Club (Brandon) | Wed 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Senior’s Tea & Tales (Selkirk) | Thu 12:00 – 2:30 pm
Depression & Anxiety | Thu 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Women’s Support | Thu 6:45 – 7:45 pm For more information and the most current listing of our peer support groups, please visit our website at: https://www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca/services. Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is committed to advocating for and supporting those with mental health issues.Donate Online: Memoriam and Tribute Donations
Donate In-person: 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg. MDAM SUPPORT LINES
Peer Support: 204-560-1461 • Toll-Free: 1-800-263-1460
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always looking for our membership to help out with activities to make our programs a success. We have people act as escorts on our bus trips or help out setting up or serving our monthly lunches. Pickleball nets do not set themselves up. Remember we are a club of people that look out for each other, and volunteering is an important way to give back!
Annual memberships are just $30. For more information, call 204-416-1067 or email [email protected]
Mail: 565 Guilbault Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2J 0R2 Phone: (204) 416-1067
What’s Happening in July
We are taking a break from the usual activities at the club located at 565 Guilbault in St. Boniface. We will be taking on the road in July and August, organizing bus trips for members. In September we will hold registrations for our arts and fitness activities starting after labour day.
EVENTS:
Rainbow Stage presents RENT
Saturday, July 15, 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM @ 565 Guilbault St. The bus leaves Archwood Community Club at 1 pm and returns by 5:30 pm. Cost: $17 MEMBERS ONLY (max of 24 seats). Day Trip to Gimli. Wednesday, July 26, 9:15 AM – 4:45 PM @ 565 Guilbault St. The bus will leave at 9:15 am and return by 4:45 pm. Please make your own lunch arrangements. COST: $35 Member, $40 Non-Member. Folklorama VIP Tour Wednesday, August 09, 5:45 PM – 11:00 PM @ 565 Guilbault St.
The bus will leaveat 5:45 pm
Pavilions: Israel – Shalom Square, Budapest-Hungaria & Brazil. Tour includes progressive meal, VIP access & entrance into pavilions, reserved seating close to stage, and tour guide escort.
COST: $80 Member, $85 Non-Member
Winnipeg Goldeye’s vs. Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks. Saturday, August 12, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM @ 565 Guilbault St. Game time is 6 pm! The bus will leave Archwood Community Club at 5 pm and return by 9:30 pm. COST: $20 for the bus – Members only! Thank you to the Manitoba Association of Senior Communities and CJNU 93.7 FM for the complementary use of their sky suite! Lower Fort Garry – Tour
Wednesday, August 23, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM @ 565 Guilbault St.
The bus will leave Archwood Community Club at 9 am.
Tour of the fort will begin at 10 am and lasts two hours. There will be two shuttles to transport everyone throughout the tour.
Reservation for lunch (at your own cost) at 12:15 pm at “Life A Little Sweeter”. https://www.lifealittlesweeter.net/menus. The bus will return to ACC by 2:30 pm. COST: $44 Member, $49 Non-Member (cost includes bus, entry fee & tour).
Archwood 55 Plus
Archwood 55 Plus is a community-based non-profit, charitable organization offering lunches, art and fitness classes, social activities, bus trips and other services to adults ages 55 and older living in the Winnipeg area. Our goal is to encourage graceful aging and empower older adults to lead healthy and active lives while socializing with their peers http://archwood55plus.wildapricot.
Osteoporosis & Bone Fracture Risk
Fractures can be the first sign of osteoporosis and can lead to more fractures. Most occur in the hip, spine, shoulder, or wrist. Spine fractures may not be painful but can cause height loss or a rounded back. If you’ve had a fracture, you’re at high risk for another. A spine or hip fracture greatly increases this risk and requires osteoporosis treatment. Broken hips are especially serious for older individuals, often resulting in disability. 22% of women and 33% of men who suffer a hip fracture die within a year. (osteoporosis.ca) Fractures after age 40 may require a bone density test and risk assessment. Find out if you are at risk by either having the scan in our office or in the comfort of your home.


