Canadian Psychological Association

Psychologists Association of Alberta display board and Psychology Month Materials

Various locations in Alberta will display PAA and Psychology Month materials

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologistsassociation.ab.ca/ieadmin/files/2017_Psychology_Month_Events_I.pdf.

Learning in Children and Teens: When to be Concerned and What To Do

Dr. Susan Siklos and Dr. Kimberley Da Silva

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Stress & Coping (in Arabic)

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Overcoming Trauma

Dr. Kim Dawson

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Caregiving

Dr. Rachel Mallory

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Healthy Minds, Healthy Families (in English and Punjabi)

Dr. Amritpal Shergill and Dr. Kamaljit Sidhu

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

The Single Biggest Cause of Mental Health Problems

Dr. Eric Kuelker

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Growth, Attachment, Loss & Separation (in Cantonese)

Dr. Audrey Ho

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Healthy Minds, Healthy Families (in English and Punjabi)

Dr. Amritpal Shergill and Dr. Kamaljit Sidhu

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Beyond Judgement

Dr. Noah Susswein

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Psychological Benefits of Spending Time with Dogs

Dr. Kim Dawson

For more information, visit: http://www.psychologists.bc.ca/blog/free-psychology-month-talks-february-2017.

Debunking Myths about PTSD

Dr. Jane Walsh, Dr. Theresa Fitzgerald and Ms. Carmen Bodkyn

For more information, visit http://cpnb.ca/# or check out CPNB Psychology on Facebook and Twitter..

Thriving with Adult ADHD: The Science of Feeling Good!

Graeme Dyck, Resilience Psychological Services

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Mindfulness for Children and Adolescents

Danny Miles, M.A. (Resident in Psychology)

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Développer la résilience pour une meilleure gestion de l’anxiété chez les enfants et les jeunes

Manon Porelle et Dre Monique Savoie

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Resurrection Ferns: Resiliency, Art, and Meaning Constructs Among Survivors of Trauma or Difficult Life Events

Ayalah Aylyn

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From PTSD to Positive Psychology

Heather Roxborough

For more information, visit http://cpnb.ca/# or check out CPNB Psychology on Facebook and Twitter..

Développer la résilience pour une meilleure gestion de l’anxiété chez les enfants et les jeunes

Manon Porelle et Dre Monique Savoie

For more information, visit http://cpnb.ca/# or check out CPNB Psychology on Facebook and Twitter..

Own Your Wellness: Practical Strategies to Manage Stress

Harman Singh, R. Psych will be discussing the simple and practical strategies to prevent everyday stress.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

Introduction to Mindful Self-Compassion

Jackie Milner, R. Psych will conduct this workshop on self-compassion.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

Adult ADHD

Bonnie Waugh, R. Psych. and Diana Cassie, R. Psych. will review ADHD and strategies for managing symptoms.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

Film and Panel discussion of Silver Linings Playbook

Panelists include Jacqueline Cohen, R. Psych., Vicky Wolfe, R. Psych. to discuss the psychology themes of the movie Silver Linings Playbook.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/PSYCHOLOGY-MONTH-2017-Public-Screening-Silver-Linings-Playbook-1.pdf.

Healthy Mind-Healthy Body

Harman Singh, R. Psych. will lead this interactive discussion focused on recognizing and managing everyday stress.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep: Coping with Insomnia

J.O. Durup, R. Psych. will cover the role of sleep in our physical and emotional health and teach steps to improve sleep.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

Understanding and Helping Children Cope with Anxiety

R. Elaine Campbell, R. Psych. will discuss ways to help children cope with and better control anxiety.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

Child and Adolescent Anxiety – What It Is and What Parents Can Do to Help

Daniel Chorney, R. Psych. will present on anxiety in children and teens and the evidence-based treatment for anxiety.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

How to Get More ZZZs: Tips on overcoming poor sleep

Shelly Goodwin, R. Psych. will discuss insomnia, the common things we do to keep us up at night and how to change them.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

Staying in the Driver’s Seat When Emotions Flare

Danielle Shelley, R. Psych will cover the purpose of emotions, how to be more in control of your emotions and how to protect yourself from losing control.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

A Holistic and Collaborative Perspective to Anxiety and Stress Management

Andrea Cook, R. Psych. will simplify how our systems interact to cause anxiety and improve resiliency. Comic-relief and yoga therapy demonstration included.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

Striking a Balance: The Importance of Self Care

Amber Fougere, R. Psych. will explore what self-care looks like, and learn some practical ways to take care of oneself to achieve psychological health/well-being.

For more information, visit: http://apns.ca/#Public.

The Dog Ate my Homework: Better Solutions to Dealing with Procrastination

Do you struggle with procrastination? (Or know someone who does?) This talk will explain where procrastination comes from, what maintains it, and some tips for starting to change procrastination habits.

Eleanor Donegan, Ph.D. and Christie Yao, Ph.D.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Taking Control of Pain: Strategies for Managing and Coping with Chronic Pain

Are you or a loved one dealing with chronic pain? This educational talk will focus on the nature of chronic pain and discuss resources for coping and managing with chronic pain.

Matilda Nowakowski, Ph.D., C.Psych. and Linette Savage, M.Sc.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Tackling Anxiety: Strategies for Managing and Coping with Anxiety

Anxiety is a common emotion that is often experienced in response to stressful or threatening situations and life events. Join us for a discussion about strategies and techniques to effectively cope with anxiety.

Matilda Nowakowski, Ph.D., C.Psych. and Elizabeth Pawluk, Ph.D.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Assertiveness

Do you struggle with being assertive? (Or know someone who does?) In this talk we will discuss the characteristics of effective assertive communication, how this communication differs from passive or aggressive communication, and provide practical strategies on how to address/overcome barriers to assertive communication.

Eleanor Donegan, Ph.D., C.Psych. and Karen Auyeung, M.Sc.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Memory and Aging

Are you concerned about your memory? Learn about normal memory changes with age and practical strategies to improve everyday memory.

Elmar Gardizi, Ph.D., and Linette Savage, M.Sc.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Memory and Aging

Are you concerned about your memory? Learn about normal memory changes with age and practical strategies to improve everyday memory.

Elmar Gardizi, Ph.D., and Linette Savage, M.Sc.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Boosting Relationship Satisfaction

Have you ever wondered what leads to great relationships? We will discuss why some couples have difficulty in their relationships and will learn key strategies for boosting relationship satisfaction.

Philippe Shnaider, Ph.D., C.Psych (Supervised Practice) & Meredith Landy, M.A.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Being Mindful: The Basic of Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation has been shown to have numerous benefits. It can prevent depression, reduce anxiety, help people manage stress, and even improve immune system functioning. This talk will cover the basics of mindfulness, including how you might integrate it into your own life.

Stephanie Waechter, Ph.D., C.Psych. and Colleen Merrifeld, Ph.D., C.Psych.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Perfect of Progress? An educational Session on Perfectionism

Although setting high expectations can be a good thing, striving for perfection can become a problem for some people. In this educational session, we will discuss a) how to identify if perfectionism has become a problem for you, and b) resources for what to do about it.

Dubravka Gavric, Ph.D., C.Psych., Karen Zhang, M.Sc., and Rose Robbins, B.A.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Managing Big Emotions

Do you feel like your emotions sometimes control you? Are they overwhelming and difficult to manage? Join us to learn about the function of emotions and practical strategies to help manage how you feel and cope with difficult situations!

Katherine Holshausen, M.Sc. and Karen Auyeung, M.Sc.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Being Mindful: The Basic of Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation has been shown to have numerous benefits. It can prevent depression, reduce anxiety, help people manage stress, and even improve immune system functioning. This talk will cover the basics of mindfulness, including how you might integrate it into your own life.

Stephanie Waechter, Ph.D., C.Psych. and Colleen Merrifeld, Ph.D., C.Psych.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month

Managing Big Emotions

Do you feel like your emotions sometimes control you? Are they overwhelming and difficult to manage? Join us to learn about the function of emotions and practical strategies to help manage how you feel and cope with difficult situations!

Katherine Holshausen, M.Sc. and Karen Auyeung, M.Sc.

For more information, visit: http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month