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Category Archives: Conflict & Communication
CALM
Building Mutual Support through Intentional Listening
In this CARE4YOU 2023 session, Diana Tikasz explores the acronym CALM (Center, Attend, Listen, Mindfully) – four steps to fostering meaningful and intentional connection at work.
June 2023
Stress Reduction for Lawyers
A Conversation About Self-Care with Doron Gold
Doron Gold is a psychotherapist and former practicing lawyer, and this background gives him a unique and valuable perspective on the challenges faced by those in the legal profession. In this conversation, he shares his lessons learned about assisting lawyers to stay well and to cope during times of uncertainty.
August 2021
Boundaries with Relatives, Cynical Co-Workers, and Rule-Bending Friends
Boundaries Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about managing boundaries with insistent relatives, setting limits on gossip and complaining, and respectfully navigating rule-bending friends.
June 2021
Connection, Connection, Connection
A Conversation About Relationships with Greg Taylor
Greg Taylor is the Counselling Coordinator and Mental Health Case Manager at Georgian College and a relationship therapist. In this conversation, he shares his lessons learned about building and maintaining meaningful relationships.
April 2021
Concerns for a Friend, Feeling Out of Shape, & Overworked
Managing Brain Fog Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about addressing concerns with loved ones, healthy habits, and talking to managers about overwork.
April 2021
Common Challenges to Developing Boundaries At Work & At Home
Understanding Boundaries & Setting Limits Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about sensitive personalities, proving our worth to our colleagues through overwork, and secondary trauma in first responders.
January 2021
Mental Health & “Scary Issues”
A Conversation About Stigma with Dr. Mike Condra
Dr. Mike Condra is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen’s University in Kingston, ON. In this conversation, he shares his lessons learned about reducing stigma in the helping professions and offers strategies for verbal de-escalation.
December 2020