Category Archives: Video

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

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