Stories & Reflections
Our stories are deeply important to the Disable the Label experience – over the years we have done recaps and had youth and adult allies write reflections about their time at DTL. We encourage you to read through if this is your first time attending DTL to get a feel of what we’re all about!
DISABLE THE LABEL 2020 ALUMNI EXPERIENCE!
Disable The Label (DTL), that title brings such fond memories, and Geneva park being home away from home. Filled with laughter, fun, connections, conversations, growth, learning, and of course lots of chocolate milk. DTL has held many individuals from many walks of...
DISABLE THE LABEL 2018 DAY-BY-DAY WALKTHROUGH
Each year for the past 11 years, The New Mentality has hosted our annual summer leadership training retreat known as Disable the Label (DTL) for youth organizers in the mental health system. The event brings together over 100 participants, including youth leaders,...
JAYDON’S DISABLE THE LABEL 2015 REFLECTION
It was about halfway through the afternoon on Monday, July 27th, 2015 when our vehicle took the turn into Geneva Park. As soon as that turn happened my mood instantly changed and a smile emerged onto my face. We were driving through and my mind began to wander,...
April’s RECAP OF DTL 2014
MY EXPERIENCE AT DISABLE THE LABEL 2014 BY APRIL KENT When Gloww (Giving Light Offers Worth and Wellness) heard about Disable the Label over a year ago, everyone was excited for the experience of camp. Having only been with Gloww for a month, I didn’t know much about...
Disable the Label 2013
Re-visiting the Journey The New Mentality held our annual ‘Disable the Label’ leadership training retreat this past July at YMCA Geneva Park in Orillia, Ontario. The retreat was a huge success and our largest ever, hosting 65 people including 36 youth. 11...
Disable the Label 2012 – Cath’s Weaving
Do you remember how we started so fiercely and sweetly, by LANDING and sharing our labels? We joined as a group to share our labels, which produced some heated reactions in the room when we named them. When we shared our labels, this act of sharing also linked us...
Disable the Label 2012, Morgana’s Youth Reflection
THE WEEK THAT FELT LIKE A MONTH BY: MORGANA, TNM 2012 Summer Student I arrived with very little understanding of where I was and what I was supposed to do. But I was confident enough in myself and in my new employer that all would be well. Looking back I really...
DISABLE THE LABEL 2010 – DAY BY DAY
Day One: Monday, August 9, 2010 The participants arrived and were given a brief orientation session. Both groups were combined (adult allies, youth facilitators) in order to complete the “yarn exercise”. This exercise got everyone acquainted by sharing personal and...
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