IN RECOGNITION OF WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2026
THE PAUSE
we keep postponing
A live 90-minute guided reflection experience for adults who have been carrying too much for too long.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
7:00–8:30 p.m. AST
Live via Zoom
Limited spaces available.
Come as you are. Leave with greater clarity and a gentler next step.
Why " The Pause"?
How long have you been telling yourself, "I'll slow down later?" Later keeps moving, right?
You may still be working, caring for others, answering messages and doing what needs to be done. From the outside, you may look as though you are managing. Inside, something may be tired, overwhelmed or quietly asking for attention.
Perhaps you do not need another thing to accomplish.
Perhaps you need a space to stop.
The Pause We Keep Postponing is a gentle, live online experience that gives you time to breathe, reflect and honestly check in with yourself.
You do not need to arrive with the right words. You do not need to explain everything. You simply need to come as you are.
What To Expect
A gentle guided space to pause.
During this 90-minute experience, you will be gently guided through moments of stillness, short teaching, private reflection and optional sharing.
You will have space to notice what you have been carrying, listen to what you may need and identify one gentle next step.
You decide how you participate. You will never be pressured to speak, turn on your camera or share anything personal.
Who It Is For
This experience may be for you if:
• You have been carrying a lot quietly.
• You regularly check on everyone else but rarely pause to check in with yourself.
• You keep functioning even when you do not feel completely okay.
• You have been navigating change, responsibility, illness, grief, caregiving, burnout or another demanding season.
• You want time to reflect without pressure, judgement or unsolicited advice.
You do not need a diagnosis, a dramatic story or polished words to participate.
Event Details
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:30 p.m. AST, UTC-4
Location: Live via Zoom
Duration: 90 minutes
Audience: Adults aged 18 and over
Early-bird registration: US$20*
Standard registration: US$30
Availability: Limited spaces
*The US$20 early-bird rate applies to the first eight participants whose payments are completed.
Submitting the registration form does not automatically reserve a space. Your place is confirmed only after both your registration form and payment have been received and verified.
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What Registration Includes
Your registration includes:
• Access to the live 90-minute guided reflection experience
• Preparation and reflection materials for the session
• A practical check-in resource to use after the experience
• Private event communication and the Zoom joining information
The session will not be recorded or replayed.
Meet Your Facilitator
Hi, I am Deanna Fontaine, founder of Held & Growing.
I created Held & Growing because I believe people need spaces where they do not have to perform “fine.”
Drawing from my background in Behavioural Sciences, my lived experience and my compassionate approach to listening, I create thoughtful spaces where people can pause, reflect and be honest about what they are carrying.
During The Pause, my role is to guide the experience gently, protect your freedom to choose how you participate and help you listen to yourself with greater compassion.
My work is grounded in a simple belief: Not everything needs fixing. Some things need space.
Frequently asked questions
DISCLAIMER
The Pause We Keep Postponing is a guided reflection and educational experience. It is not a replacement for professional mental health or medical care.If you are in immediate danger or feel unable to keep yourself safe, please contact your local emergency service, nearest health facility or an appropriately qualified professional.
