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Category Archives: Video
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