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Category Archives: Video
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