Category Archives: Video
Compassion Begins with Curiosity
Lessons Learned from 25+ Years in the Field
In this opening keynote for CARE4YOU 2026, Françoise Mathieu shares her lessons learned from working alongside helping professionals from across the world.
June 2026
Rethinking Addiction
A Conversation on Stigma, Fear, and Hope
In this CARE4YOU 2026 session, psychiatrist, addiction medicine specialist, and author Dr. Nzinga Harrison invites us to challenge what we think we know about addiction.
June 2026
These Are Hard Times, Not Hopeless Times
Reconnecting to Meaning in Our Work
In this CARE4YOU 2026 session, Dr. Jillian Horton explores how advocacy can serve as a pathway back to purpose. She will share small, strategic actions you can take to reclaim your voice and reconnect to the meaning that brought you to this work.
June 2026
Where Can Curiosity Lead Us
CARE4YOU 2026 Closing Address
In the CARE4YOU 2026 closing address, Françoise explores small, everyday practices for bringing curiosity into both our professional and personal lives.
June 2026
Can I Say Something?
How Psychological Safety Can Transform Our Workplaces
In this keynote presentation for CARE4YOU 2023, Françoise Mathieu explores the essential role of leadership in managing burnout - no matter where you sit on the organizational hierarchy.
June 2025
You Can’t Meditate Your Way Out of a Stressful Job
A Conversation on Real Self-Care with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
In this CARE4YOU 2025 session, Françoise Mathieu and Dr. Pooja Lakshmin will talk about what real self-care means for people working in high-stress, trauma-exposed jobs.
June 2025
One Care
How Caring for Geckos, Gorillas, Yourself, and Each Other is Interconnected
In this CARE4YOU 2025 session, Sabrina Brando shares stories from her journey in wildlife care and conservation, as well as insights from her research on self-care practices among zoo and aquarium professionals.
June 2025
Navigating Perfectionism, Stigma, and Shame
A Lawyer-Therapist’s Perspective on Staying Well in Trauma-Exposed Work
In this CARE4YOU 2025 session, Doron Gold shares his lawyer-therapist perspective on how high-stress work impacts our well-being and offers strategies to stay well.
June 2025
Cultivating Moral Courage
CARE4YOU 2025 Closing Address
In this closing address for CARE4YOU 2025, Françoise Mathieu explores how to meet difficult situations with moral courage, act with integrity, and keep making decisions that align with our values, day by day, one decision at a time.
June 2025
Understanding the Basics of Psychological Trauma
Addressing Common Misconceptions
Françoise Mathieu provides an overview of psychological trauma, explores how trauma shapes our experience of the world, and offers strategies to incorporate trauma awareness into your work and life.
February 2025
Everything is Turned Up to 11
Supporting Each Other Through the Reality of Today’s Workplace
In this keynote presentation for CARE4YOU 2024, Françoise Mathieu explores insights from organizations who are thriving and lessons learned from those who are struggling.
June 2024
From Education to Integration
Weaving Staff Wellness into the Fabric of Your Workplace
In this CARE4YOU 2024 session, Cambria Walsh, Diana Tikasz, & Marlene O’Neill-Laberge share what they’ve learned about staff wellness initiatives and what it takes to embed those initiatives into the workplace routine.
June 2024
Embarking on Your Trauma-Informed Journey
Tips & Insights for Organizations
In this CARE4YOU 2024 session, Kathleen Gorman explores trauma-informed practice and shares key considerations for organizations embarking on a trauma-informed journey.
June 2024
“The Other Wet Floor”
The Emotional Risks of Working in a Helping Profession
In this CARE4YOU 2024 session, JD Gilmour explores the “other” occupational risks of working in a helping profession: empathic strain, secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and moral distress.
June 2024
The Pace of Change
CARE4YOU 2024 Closing Address
In this closing address for CARE4YOU 2024, Françoise Mathieu provides strategies and hope for teams looking to implement the lessons learned from this year’s conference.
June 2024
CARE4YOU 2023 Closing Address
In this closing address for CARE4YOU 2023, Françoise Mathieu presents an overview of key strategies to become a secondary trauma-informed professional and offers some inspiring stories from the field.
June 2023
What Do You Have to Quit in Order to Stay?
Strategies to Sustain Our Careers
In this CARE4YOU 2023 session, Dr. Brian Miller discusses the importance of noticing our narratives and cultivating realistic ways of improving our relationship to our job stress.
June 2023
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
Compassion as a Catalyst for Change
The Leader’s Role in Addressing Burnout
In this keynote presentation for CARE4YOU 2023, Françoise Mathieu explores the essential role of leadership in managing burnout - no matter where you sit on the organizational hierarchy.
June 2023
“I Finally Got to Meet My Team”
Navigating the Push & Pull of "Normal"
In this discussion, John Borthwick and Sarah Stewart share their experiences of navigating a return to "in-person" and their 1% commitment towards better well-being.
May 2023
Moral Distress
When We Can’t Do the Right Thing
What is moral distress? In this video, Françoise Mathieu and John Borthwick share strategies to gain clarity about our role as helping professionals working in complex workplaces.
October 2022
The “Great Resignation”
Strategies to Process Loss In the Shifting Landscape of Work
Headlines have been dominated with stories about staffing shortages in healthcare and many other professions. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu and Diana Tikasz discuss the shifting landscape of work and processing the grief of what was lost during the pandemic.
September 2022
It’s Not Just Bovines Who Chew the Cud
Understanding Rumination
Rumination can be destructive to our work and life when we feel helpless to escape this cycle of repetitive thoughts. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana TIkasz, and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore the concept of rumination and share strategies to interrupt the cycle.
August 2022
Repair in the Workplace
Moving Away from Blaming and Shaming
Staff shortages, exhausted people, and unaddressed conflict are just a few of the complex challenges facing organizations. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana TIkasz, and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore the importance of repair work and why it needs to happen before workplaces can move forward.
July 2022
Who Will Lovingly Hold You Accountable?
Closing Address for CARE4YOU 2022
Finding those who care for us and support us is a vital piece of staying well. In this closing address for CARE4YOU 2022, Françoise Mathieu shares strategies to build a community of support.
June 2022
How Do We Talk About Trauma?
A Discussion on Boundaries with Laura Khoudari
When Laura Khoudari developed PTSD, she had trouble finding the trauma-informed recovery program she wanted – so she designed one herself. In this CARE4YOU 2022 session, Sarah Stewart interviews Laura about why boundaries might be hard to identify.
June 2022
“You Don’t Have to Be the Boss to Be a Leader”
A Discussion on Psychological Safety
This panel discussion explores the concept of psychological safety with an emphasis on the unique challenges faced by middle managers in the reopening workplace.
June 2022
Teaching What I Need to Learn
A Discussion with Scott Jones, Police Officer & Yoga Instructor
In this CARE4YOU 2022 session, Scott Jones shares the story of his wellness journey and how yoga has helped him as he reflects on his 30-year career in the Edmonton Police Services.
June 2022
Growing the Good
Using the Principles of Neuroplasticity to HEAL
Based on the work of Dr. Rick Hanson, Diana Tikasz explores a simple tool to turn positive experiences into lasting change in this CARE4YOU 2022 session.
June 2022
Are You Okay?
Processing the Psychological Impact of the Pandemic
In this opening keynote for CARE4YOU 2022, Françoise Mathieu explores post-traumatic growth, how it has been misunderstood and misused, and offer strategies to process and recalibrate.
June 2022
“Feeling Stressed? Here’s Our EAP Flyer!”
Navigating the Pros and Cons of Employee Assistance Programs
Employee Assistance Programs – does your organization have one? Have you used it? In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel, this session explores the benefits and challenges of EAP programs.
June 2022
Positive Neuroplasticity
Settling Tools for the Unsettled
During times of stress, it is normal and common to feel unsettled. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore the the negativity bias and strategies to incorporate positive neuroplasticity during times of adjustment.
May 2022
Making Micro-Decisions
Choosing the Path Our Thoughts Take
In a single day, we may have anywhere between 60,000 to 70,000 thoughts. in this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana TIkasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore micro-strategies to guide your thoughts towards healthier, kinder, and more mindful decisions.
March 2022
We’re Not Rocking the Pandemic Either
Plus, Polyvagal Theory 101
Polyvagal Theory was first introduced by behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Porges. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel share micro-strategies to engage the vagus nerve and regulate the stress response
January 2022
Convincing Teens (and Adults) to Try Mindfulness
A Conversation About Mindfulness with Dr. Dzung Vo
Dr. Dzung Vo is a pediatrician, founding Director of the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness, and co-developer of Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents. He shares his lessons learned about involving adolescents in mindfulness practice as well as micro-strategies for difficult times.
November 2021
When Depletion Becomes the Norm
Managing Our Energy
The workforce is changing in significant ways. and economists are heralding “the great resignation." In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore depletion, shifting energy levels, and strategies to rest and refuel.
November 2021
Extra Sleep, But Less Energy
When Depletion Becomes the Norm Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about chronic fatigue, sleep deficits, overwork.
November 2021
Breaking Your Heart At Work
A Conversation About Career-Sustaining Practices with Dr. Brian Miller
Dr. Brian Miller is an author, researcher, and trauma clinician. In this conversation, he shares his lessons learned about secondary traumatic stress, career-sustaining practices, his research into the CE-CERT model.
October 2021
Looking Back Before Moving Forward
Tools to Manage Anger and Grief
Those in human service fields have expressed powerful feelings of anger and grief in reaction to the pandemic. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel share strategies to process these feelings.
October 2021
Laughter, Tears in Private, & Perspective
Looking Back Before Moving Forward Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about managing anger and grief:
October 2021
Making Space to Fall Apart
A Conversation on Compassionate Care with Dr. Alana Hirsh
Dr. Alana Hirsh is a family physician and a UBC Clinical Assistant Professor who specializes in addiction medicine and the integration of trauma and substance use disorder treatment. In this conversation, she shares her lessons learned working in in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside on the front lines of British Columbia's overdose epidemic.
September 2021
Here We Go (Again)
Finding Joy During Turbulent Times
What are the subtle and critical stories that you tell yourself? In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu and Diana Tikasz explore recalibration, hostile attributions, and strategies to find joy during turbulent times.
September 2021
Small Communities & Dual Roles
A Conversation About Self-Care with Kathleen Gorman
Kathleen Gorman is a certified trauma treatment specialist (CTTS) and a Somatic Experiencing® (SE) Practitioner. In this conversation, she shares her work with families and communities in Treaty 6 Territory, Alberta.
August 2021
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
Good vs. Punitive Messaging
A Conversation About Post-Traumatic Growth with Sarah Stewart
Sarah Stewart is a certified Mental Health First Aid educator and TEND Associate. In this conversation, she shares her lessons learned about post-traumatic growth during difficult times, her perspective on punitive messaging in the workplace, and strategies to cope.
July 2021
Understanding Post-Traumatic Growth
Avoiding Blaming and Toxic Positivity
Post-traumatic growth describes the phenomenon of positive change that people can experience in the wake of a negative experience or trauma. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore strategies to foster positive growth within ourselves and our teams.
July 2021
I’ve Noticed a Boundary Breach – Now What?
Reflection Exercise on Boundaries
Diana Tikasz explores reflection questions to help negative the aftermath of a boundary breach.
June 2021
Peer Support, Autonomy, & Young People
A Conversation on Boundaries with Mardi Daley
Mardi Daley is a certified peer specialist and founder of the Lived Experience Lab. In this conversation, she shares her lessons learned about setting boundaries with young people as a lived experience peer advocate and mentor.
June 2021
Now What?
A Conversation About Moving Into The "Next Normal"
In this closing session for CARE4YOU 2021, Françoise Mathieu shares lessons learned during the pandemic, and how we can continue to care for ourselves as the pandemic recedes.
June 2021
Race and Culture Have Everything to Do With It
Intersections of Secondary Traumatic Stress with Racism, Historical Trauma, and other Systems of Oppression
In this CARE4YOU 2021 session, Sandra Chase, Alison Hendricks, and Carmen Rosa Noroña explore how secondary traumatic stress intersects with culture, racism, historical trauma, and other systems of oppression.
June 2021
Caring for Ourselves
Understanding Meaning and Grief
In this CARE4YOU 2021 session, David Kessler and Denise Jablonski-Kaye talk about the many faces of grief and share strategies to address "grief overload."
June 2021
Less Time, More Work
How Three Professionals Re-evaluated "Wellness Strategies" During the Pandemic
In this CARE4YOU 2021 session, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz, and Dr. Jennifer Russel share how they incorporate micro-skills into their personal and professional lives.
June 2021
How Are You Doing?
Caring For Ourselves and Each Other During Unsettled Times
In this opening keynote for CARE4YOU 2021, Françoise shares lessons learned during the pandemic, and how we can continue to care for ourselves as the pandemic recedes.
June 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
What is the Story I’m Telling Myself?
Reflection Exercise on Imposter Syndrome
Diana Tikasz explores a series of reflection questions regarding impostor syndrome and the impact of negative inner dialogue.
May 2021
Advocacy Breeds Confidence
A Conversation About Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Matthew Chow
Dr. Matthew Chow is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and President of the Doctors of BE from 2020 - 2022. n this conversation, he shares his lessons learned about imposter syndrome and strategies to find confidence in our work.
May 2021
Faking It
Recognizing Imposter Syndrome
At what point in your career did you move from "faking it" to "making it?" In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel discuss the phenomenon of imposter syndrome and how it manifests early in a helping professional's career.
May 2021
Unemployed, Burned Out Manager, & Languishing Students
Faking It Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about the impact of working-from-home on imposter syndrome, managers who may not recognize their own burnout, and how online learning has impacted college students.
May 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
Managing Brain Fog
Strategies to Address Chronic Stress
Though "brain fog" may not be a medical term, it is an apt description of the frustrating cognitive symptoms many of us experience during times of chronic stress. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore the neuroscience behind chronic stress.
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
The Great Reset
A Conversation About Workplace Mental Health with Mary Ann Baynton
Mary Ann Baynton is the Director of Strategy and Collaboration for Canada Life’s Workplace Strategies for Mental Health. In this conversation, she shares her lessons learned about creating a psychologically safe workplace and strategies to cultivate authentic leadership.
March 2021
Long Haulers, One-Year into the Pandemic
What is Working for Your Psychological Well-Being?
March 2021 marks the one-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic in North America. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel consider what has been working to help maintain psychological well-being during a time of upheaval and significant stress.
March 2021
Hot Walk & Talk
Understanding the Role of the Listener
Diana Tikasz explores the steps of the Hot Walk & Talk with an emphasis on the role of the listener.
February 2021
It’s Not Taboo to Care
A Conversation About Peer Support and Mental Health
LCol (retired) Stéphane Grenier is a former Canadian military officer, and founder and lead innovator at Mental Health Innovations (MHI). In this conversation, he shares his lessons learned about supporting mental health in the workplace and strategies for creating peer support programs.
February 2021
It Takes a (Physically Distant) Village
Creating your Professional Community of Support
The pandemic changed the way that we connect with friends, family, and colleagues. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel consider the importance of creating formal and informal peer support networks.
February 2021
Creating a Professional Community of Support
It Takes a (Physically Distant) Village Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about discuss building support networks in the absence of strong leadership, vulnerability in the face of poor trust, and communities of support for remote work.
February 2021
Understanding Boundaries and Setting Limits
A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective
Have you ever been asked or offered advice to friends and family while being "off-duty?" In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explores the challenges, consequences, and benefits of setting boundaries.
January 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
Stigma & The Stiff Upper Lip
Self-Compassion and the "Carry On" Culture
Many of us work in a culture that maintains that we must stoically “carry on” or be perpetual heroes. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel consider the resentment and isolation that can arise from stigma in the helping professions.
December 2020
Taking Stock & Pausing
Protecting Our Psychological Health and Well-Being
Psychological PPE is designed to protect us during exposure to high-stress situations. In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel explore strategies for taking stock and pausing throughout the work day,
November 2020
How Are You Managing Your Day-to-Day Stress?
Taking Stock & Pausing Q&A
In this discussion, Françoise Mathieu, Diana Tikasz. and Dr. Jennifer Russel answer questions about barriers to taking stock, encouraging loved ones to use helpful strategies, and tips for pausing during busy days.
November 2020
This is A Marathon, Not a Sprint
Dealing with Stress & Uncertainty During COVID-19
In this opening keynote for CARE4YOU 2020, Françoise Mathieu reflects on thinking clearly and balancing personal stressors, the work at hand, and the unpredictability of the pandemic.
June 2020
Change & Leadership During Times of Uncertainty
CARE4YOU 2020 Panel Discussion
How do we educate, share, and inform others that change is necessary? In this closing session for CARE4YOU 2020, our panel discusses the challenges of leadership (both formal and informal) during times of uncertainty.
June 2020
Don’t Set Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm
Countering the Self-Sabotaging Mindsets of Helping Professionals
Do we need to suffer to do our jobs well? In this CARE4YOU 2020 session, John Borthwick discusses running on fumes and forging a healthy mindset for a lifelong career.
June 2020
We Can’t Be Trauma Responsive Without Being STS-Informed
Tools for Organizational Change
What does it mean to be a secondary-trauma informed workplace? In this CARE4YOU 2020 session, Dr. Ginny Sprang explores tools to assess the degree to which a workplace is secondary-trauma-informed.
June 2020
