Category Archives: Video

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

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