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September 2 | Self-Care and Workplace Wellness
People who incorporate self-care throughout their day are more resilient and better equipped to manage stress, leading to happier and more productive teams. Learn ways to introduce self-care into your work life, communicate boundaries, and cope with demanding schedules in this one-hour seminar.
Register HereSeptember 3 | Boundary IQ
Fear of conflict, a tendency to prioritize others’ approval, or past experiences of invalidation or disrespect can make setting and maintaining boundaries a challenge. Discuss the role of boundaries in relationships and learn how to implement healthy boundaries with a licensed therapist.
Register HereSeptember 3 | The Psychology of People-Pleasing
Explore the roots of people-pleasing behavior and its impact on mental health, and learn how to set healthy boundaries, build self-confidence, and communicate more assertively in this one-hour seminar.
Register HereSeptember 4 | Understanding Personality Disorders
Personality describes everything about you, and personality disorders can be challenging to manage. Explore the categories of personality disorders, their symptoms, causes, and risk factors with a licensed therapist.
Register HereSeptember 9 | Cannabis and Mental Health
With expanded legalization and use of cannabis, it is crucial to explore the potential impacts it can have on mental well-being. This webinar provides evidence-based insights to promote a better understanding of the topic.
Register HereSeptember 10 | Understanding Stress Responses: Effects on Your Body and Behavior
The term ‘stress’ is used loosely in our culture. What does it really mean and how vulnerable are you? Understand the biology of stress and explore realistic and practical ways to manage distress in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register HereSeptember 15 | Responding to Children in Crisis NEW
Approximately 1 in 5 children experience a diagnosable mental illness each year, but only 20% receive adequate treatment. Learn to identify the early warning signs of mental illness in children and how to offer immediate support. Empower yourself with the tools to navigate crises with confidence and care in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register HereSeptember 16 | Creating a Low-Stress Environment and Minimizing Crises
People are susceptible to strain from a number of source,s including work and school obligations, illness, finances, interpersonal conflict, and more. Learn strategies to create and maintain a low-stress environment, identify & respond to ‘red flags’, and communicate in times of crisis with a licensed therapist.
Register HereSeptember 17 | Understanding Grief
Grief is a natural reaction to the loss of a loved one, and in most cases, grief symptoms decrease over time. But for some people, intense grief persists and is severe enough to cause problems in everyday life. Explore the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of prolonged grief disorder with a licensed therapist.
Register HereSeptember 17 | Understanding Suicide
There is a common myth that discussing suicide or asking about suicidal thoughts could potentially encourage suicide attempts. The truth is that open and honest conversations about suicide play a crucial role in prevention. Explore the causes of suicide, the warning signs, and how to cope.
Register HereSeptember 18 | Understanding Adjustment Disorders
Adjustment disorders are common psychological conditions triggered by major life changes or stressful events. Explore the risk factors, causation, and treatment with a licensed therapist and learn practical tips to manage symptoms in this one-hour seminar.
Register HereSeptember 25 | Understanding PTSD
Trauma impacts everyone differently, depending on the nature of the trauma, presence or lack of social support, access to treatment, and coping strategies. This one-hour seminar provides an accessible guide to understanding what causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, its symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options.
Register HereSeptember 29 | Strategies to De-escalate Children in Distress NEW
The knowledge and skills to proactively intervene and prevent situations from intensifying is critical for caregivers, educators, and other professionals who work with children. Learn to recognize the stages of emotional escalation in children and discuss de-escalation strategies and self-regulation skills with a licensed therapist.
Register HereSeptember 30 | Understanding Seasonal Depression
Do the winter months get you down more than you think they should? Discuss the signs and symptoms of seasonal depression, when it’s time to see a doctor, and what treatment options are available.
Register HereOctober 1 | Understanding Intergenerational Trauma
Trauma can be passed down through families, affecting individuals and communities across generations. Explore how trauma moves through generations, its consequences, the link to complex PTSD, and how to recover in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register HereOctober 1 | Understanding Hoarding
Hoarding is a compulsive behavior that involves much more than keeping extra papers around. Explore the reasons people hoard, common symptoms of hoarding, and the impact hoarding has on both the individual and the family in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register HereOctober 2 | Understanding Motivation and Procrastination
Almost everyone procrastinates sometimes. But if you continue to put things off, then regret it and feel bad about yourself afterward, it’s easy to get caught in a cycle that can have a negative impact on your physical & mental health. Explore the reasons why people procrastinate and learn techniques to get and stay motivated in this one-hour seminar.
Register HereOctober 7 | Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder
Of the major mental illnesses, borderline personality disorder is among the most stigmatized. Separate myths and facts and explore the signs and symptoms, causes, and treatment of this often-misunderstood diagnosis. Gain practical tips to manage symptoms and support loved ones with a licensed therapist.
Register HereOctober 8 | Communication Do’s & Don’ts
Understanding how mental health impacts thinking and behavior helps to reduce frustration & stress, and improves outcomes for everyone. Learn simple tools to manage conflict and express feelings with a licensed therapist.
Register HereOctober 8 | Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Maintaining a balance between caring for loved ones and setting healthy boundaries for yourself can be challenging. Learn how to express your own needs without guilt, strike a healthy balance between caregiving and self-care, and tips for negotiating compromises with a licensed therapist.
Register HereOctober 9 | “I Don’t Need Help!” Supporting People Who Can’t See Their Mental Illness
Why do people sometimes reject help? Discuss the reasons why people refuse mental health care and how to respond & cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
Register HereOctober 20 | Understanding Depression & Suicide in Young People
Depression in children and teenagers is often undiagnosed and untreated because symptoms are mistaken for normal emotional changes. Learn what factors contribute to youth depression and suicide, the signs and symptoms, and what we can do to prevent it with a licensed therapist.
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