“What is Psychotherapy?” Workshop
Please note that the “What is Psychotherapy?” workshop on Wednesday, August 19thfrom 5:30 – 7:30pm at the Well-Being Program (WBP) has been cancelled due to not enough registrants. WBP hopes to set a new day & time to offer this workshop again in the near future. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact WBP Program Coordinator Kristen Pranzl at kristen.pranzl@vch.ca or WBP Workshop Coordinator Lisa Anderson at lisa.anderson@vch.ca. Thank you for your understanding. ~ WBP Team.
Canadian Deaf Art Show
Canadian Deaf Art Show
September 25 & 26, 2015
Calgary, AB
Experience Deaf culture through art.
Learn about our rich heritage and Canadian Deaf identities through our visual expressions in our sign languages: American Sign Language and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ).
ASL Interpreted Movies at VQFF
SAT | AUG 22 | 650pm | PG | ASL at Cineplex Odeon International Village (3rd floor, 88 West Pender Street)
The infamous writer who sparked “the postmodern trial of the century,” JT LeRoy, a 15-year-old trans* sex worker, was hailed for writing heartwrenching novels. Chuck Palahniuk described JT as having the “authentic voice of someone who suffers.” Known for being deeply shy, JT LeRoy was encircled by a Warholian world of celebrities including Winona Ryder, Rosario Dawson, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Bernhard, Gus Van Sant, Shirley Manson, Lou Reed and numerous writers and agents. But at the peak of JT’s 10-year rise came a rapid fall from grace. Says writer Dennis Cooper in the film, “From the beginning, I thought JT LeRoy was a liar… but I thought I knew when the lies were happening.” Was this the world’s largest literary scandal? Or a profound uncovering of our literary biases? Director Marjorie Sturm crafts a haunting, introspective documentary that questions artistic voice, freedom of speech and how far we will go to achieve our dreams.
WED | AUG 19 | 715pm | 14A | ASL at Cineplex Odeon International Village (3rd floor, 88 West Pender Street)
Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party Stephen Cone (The Wise Kids) brings us another smart incisive film full of depth, guilt, pain, and peace. Traversing the common experience of growing up gay in a home where faith rules, Henry Gamble is turning 17 and his worlds of church, school, adult mentors, family, and youth group are colliding. When Logan (a quiet youth from his church group) arrives, Henry is pulled into the awkward longing and distancing that often comes with adolescent desire. A bold and complex image of the inner struggles of those who hold faith, this film is a sharp work with believable characters, excellent acting, and the beautiful reminder that “the trouble with growing up is that you are always becoming yourself.”
SAT | AUG 15 | 920pm | GCA | PG | ASL at SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts (149 West Hastings St @ Cambie St)
Fun, frenetic humour runs through this standout Torontonian take on lesbian relationship drama as Elsie, a clever, mid-thirties serial monogamist, runs away from yet another relationship—as she always does. But, what if there was a twist to Elsie’s long-standing break-up plan? Co-directors Christina Zeidler (from VQFF’s 2007 Deep Lez Film Craft) and John Mitchell bring us a smart, off-the-cuff lesbian non-rom-com that draws upon the complexity of queer relationships and implores us to question how we love and what we choose to throw away. Rife with a cast of Canadian talent (Diane Flacks, Vag Halen’s Vanessa Dunn, Gavin Crawford and Sabrina Jalees) and showcasing this year’s most affecting lesbian cat funeral, Portrait of a Serial Monogamist is a great date night film, with a stellar soundtrack from Toronto’s queer scene to boot.
PRECEDED BY: First Clue | Susan Sullivan | USA | 2013 | 6 min
Suite for Rent
I have a 2 bedroom, one washroom suite for rent in the Guildford area of Surrey. It is close to 148 Street and 111 Avenue. The house was built in 2008 and is in a cul-de-sac with virtually no traffic. The house is on the route of the C73 bus which goes to Gateway station in about 12 minutes or up to Guildford mall in 5 minutes.The house is 50% surrounded by a ravine and trees producing fresh air. The rent is $785 which includes heat, lights and the Internet. You also have a small view of the Port Mann Bridge. The basement is available on September 1, 2015.
The closest school is Ellendale elementary. If you have any questions please feel free to email airjeeter@hotmail.com or text message at (604) 307-2458.
Thank you,
Manjeet
WBP Deaf-Blind Events & Workshops
OPPORTUNITY for Deaf-Blind ONLY:
WBP Events & Workshops – Two in One Day!
Date: Saturday September 19, 2015
Description:
10:00 – 12:00 am. “Well-Being Program Open Meeting”
Come meet the new WBP Program Coordinator!
Curious about some changes and future plans for the WBP?
Want to share feedback and ideas for WBP?
Facilitated by WBP Staff:
Kristen Pranzl, Program Coordinator,
Lisa Anderson, Workshop Coordinator, &
Tara Nesbitt, Mental Health Therapist.
Lunch provided by the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program!
1:00 – 3:00pm. “What is Psychotherapy? Workshop”
Are you curious about Psychotherapy?
What should you expect in Psychotherapy?
Different definitions of therapy, counselling, etc.
Bring Your Curiosity and Questions!
Presented by: Tara Nesbitt, Mental Health Therapist
Where: WBP Multi-Purpose Room, #300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
Please register & sign up for Carpool, BEFORE SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 so we can ensure enough interpreters for everyone attending.
REGISTRATION Contact: Lisa Anderson, Workshop Coordinator, wbp.workshops@vch.ca
TTY: 604-456-0904, FAX: 604-456-0904
CARPOOL provided by the WIDHH Deaf, Hard of Hearing Seniors Outreach (DHHSO) Volunteer Program.
You want a ride? Contact Terese Rognmo, e-mail trognmo@widhh.com
TTY: 604-736-4731
FAX: 604-736-4381
PDF flyer link – https://deafbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Annual-Deaf-BlindWorkshop2015September.pdf
If you want TEXT-only version for conversion to Braille purposes, e-mail wbp.workshops@vch.cato request.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Group
Description:
- Want to change negative thoughts to positive thoughts?
- Want to experience positivity?
- Want to accomplish goals?
- Want to learn Mindfulness?
“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts” – Daniel Fryer
When: September 3rd – December 3rd, 2015
Time: 3:00 – 4:30pm.
Where: Well-Being Program (WBP) #300 – 4211 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC
Register by August 21st, 2015 by e-mailing to: tara.nesbitt@vch.ca
North Langley Community Church
North Langley Community Church, an evangelical Mennonite Brethren church in Langley, BC, provides ASL Interpretation at its 11:30 am Sunday services upon request. If you would like to attend and require ASL interpretation, please contact our interpreting team,nlccinterpreters@shaw.ca by noon on the previous Friday. NLCC is located at 21015 96th Ave. in Walnut Grove.
Wanted: Room for Rent
Hello there, I am 30 years old Female (deaf) and student in VCC,
I am looking to rent a private room close to sky train or anywhere in
Vancouver or surrey close to sky train.
I can move in on 31 August and can afford max $400 per month.
please contact me Emil : ladandeaf@gmail.com
My Facebook : www.facebook.com/ladandeaf
Pride Parade
What: Come march with BCRAD in the Pride Parade, or watch the parade with us in the accessibility area at Alexandra Park (interpretation provided)! After the parade, come join us at Sunset Beach for the annual Pride Festival – BCRAD will be running a signing space right in front of the stage. Performances will be interpreted!
If you’re interested in marching in the parade, contact Kim Palmer at bcradvp@gmail.com for more details.
When: 12 PM on Sunday August 2nd
BCRAD at Pride’s Davie Street Block Party
When:
Friday July 31st from 6 PM to 12 AM
Where:
Davie Street near Bute Street
What:
Come visit the BCRAD booth at the annual Davie Street Block Party! Participate in fun signing games, watch our music videos, and talk about the latest ongoings of BCRAD from our board members. In addition, we have ASL interpreters on call at the booth if you need any assistance in accessing the rest of the booths at the block party!
We will be near the rainbow crosswalk on Davie and Bute. The Davie Street Block Party is free and open to all ages, all genders and all bodies, but outdoor bar service is 19+ only, with a wristband purchased at one of our ticket booths. – See more at: http://vancouverpride.ca/content/event/davie-street-block-party#sthash.BdvR7MXb.dpuf
ASL Interpretation Notice – Sister Mary’s a Dyke?!
** ASL Interpretation Notice **
Sister Mary’s a Dyke?!, Aug 2, 7:30 PM. Pay what you can. This is the must go to event! A coming-out tale set in a Catholic girls’ school, Kim Villagante stars in this energetic solo show.
http://queerartsfestival.com/events/category/events/asl/
