Navigating Grief and Mental Health During Infertility

february 27 7:00-8:00pm

Join us for an insightful webinar focused on navigating grief and mental health during infertility. This session is designed to provide support and strategies for individuals facing the emotional challenges that accompany infertility. Together, we will explore the complexities of grief, self-care practices, and resilience-building techniques to help you cultivate a healthier mindset throughout this journey.

In this talk, you will learn:

• The emotional impact of infertility and how to process these feelings

• Self-care techniques to nurture your mental health

• Resilience-building exercises to foster strength and hope

• Effective strategies for managing grief and emotional well-being during infertility

• Tools for reframing unhelpful thoughts and cultivating a positive outlook

• Stress management techniques to help navigate challenging moments.

  Facilitated by: Shedean Jones

Embracing Second Puberty: Peri-menopausal mental heath considerations

march 13 7:00-8:00pm

Note: This talk will be in person at River’s Edge Counselling (310- 1 Tache Street)

Join me for an enlightening psychological education webinar focused on perimenopause mental health. Discover how hormonal changes during this transitional phase can impact mental well-being and learn practical strategies to navigate symptoms such as mood swings, anxiety, and cognitive changes. I will discuss effective coping mechanisms, the importance of self-care, and how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers, friends and family. Whether you're experiencing perimenopause or supporting someone who is, this webinar aims to empower you with knowledge and resources to foster mental resilience and well-being during this natural stage of life.

Facilitated by: Robin Klasson

Registration opens in January

Finding My Way: An artist's journey exploring mental health through creativity, curiosity, and embracing the unknown

April 10 7:00-8:00pm

For this talk, aAron will present his journey of using art to make sense of the world and address the existential concerns that haunted him as a child. This journey has involved the creation of a body of work that has taken him to the ends of the earth and to the innermost depths of a mind that has, at times, struggled to find a way forward. Through the act of creation and curiosity toward the darker aspects of self, aAron has created work that invites us to embrace the unknown and reminds us that we are not alone.

In this talk, you will learn:

• How creativity can be a source of connection and meaning-making.

• How curiosity can invite us to ask difficult questions and be vulnerable.

• How we can become advocates for improved mental health by being open about our own experiences and questioning the world we collectively create.

Facilitated by: aAron Munson

Registration opens in January

Sometimes Getting There Faster Means Slowing Down

May 22 7:00-8:00pm

Facilitated by: Aayla Vance

Registration opens in January

Today, we are often thrown into the race of daily life, constantly competing and rushing to accomplish our goals. Amid this continual rush, we can sometimes forget ourselves and our needs. We often forget the importance of slowing down and the calm and balance that this can restore to our lives.

In the webinar, you will learn:

• A better understanding of self-care and what this term means

• The variety of ways in which self can be applied within life

• How to pick up and notice signs from your body that it’s time to slow down

• Various simple and small strategies and techniques to assist you in slowing down

• Most of all, how to take care of yourself throughout the hustle and bustle of everyday life!

  The hope for this webinar is that, by listening to and asking questions about the information presented, you will feel empowered and confident in how self-care can be applied in your life. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness or self-care, and hopefully, this will spark inspiration and curiosity as to what may fit within your life and lifestyle.

Expanding the Window of Tolerance: How to Respond Instead of React

June 5th 7:00-8:00pm

The window of tolerance refers to an optimal zone of function in which people can respond to stressors with emotional flexibility and clarity rather than reacting impulsively or habitually. When we are within our window of tolerance, we are better able to learn, connect with others, think clearly and creatively, and act according to our values.

In this presentation, we will delve deeper into…

• What the window of tolerance is

• How it is developed and shaped throughout our lives

• How the window of tolerance impacts daily living

• Tools for broadening the window of tolerance and developing a deeper sense of self-awareness and self-control.

Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to having you join us!

Facilitated by: Jaqueline Brodbin

Registration opens in January

Unlocking ADHD: A Deep Dive into the Unique Challenges for Women and Girls

June 19 7:00-8:00pm

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that has beencommonly known to affect male children. Research shows that ADHD in girls and women is becoming more recognized, but many are still unaware of how it affects them. This webinar will dive into the challenges women face due to underdiagnosis or being misdiagnosed, and how these issues can negatively impact mental health and quality of life. We will also discuss why it is important to catch ADHD early in females and what barriers stand in the way of getting the right diagnosis. In this webinar, you will learn:

• Key Insights into the Biological, Cognitive, and Behavioural components of ADHD

• Symptomatic Difference and Underdiagnosis of ADHD

• Why ADHD in Women is Often Misdiagnosed

• Importance of Diagnosing ADHD Early

• Barrier Implications for Misdiagnosis and Underdiagnosed ADHD in Females

• Effective Strategies and Therapeutic Interventions

Facilitated by: Michelle Bella

Registration opens in January