When: typically, Second (2nd) Sunday of the month 4-5 pm PST.

Planned Dates (if these change, an update will be sent):
Jan 16, 2022 (note third Sunday)
Feb 13, 2022
March 13, 2022
April 10, 2022

Restorative yoga is a restful practice that holds yoga poses (asanas) for a longer duration using props like yoga blocks, blankets, and bolsters.

Nancy's classes focus on deep relaxation that emphasize the meditative aspect of yoga — the union of body and mind.

Classes are 60 min. This class is led by Dr. Nancy Lanphear, Head for the Division of Developmental Pediatrics, UBC.

Monthly meetings start up in Jan 2022.

Dates, times, zoom link and for more information contact nlanphear@cw.bc.ca to get the meeting link.

Time: 12:10-12:50 pm
Dates: May 31, June 7, 14 & 21 2022
Location: Congregation Beth Israel (5 min walk from BCCH)
Format: In-person slow flow yoga and live viola. Complimentary tea served afterwards by Tea Horse, an Indigenous-owned artisanal tea company located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg Peoples in Northwestern Ontario.
Instructor: Boyd Thomson, YYT and Genevieve McKay on Viola

** Funded by a ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge Grant**

Launching Spring 2022, Breathe & Be is our new Healing Breathwork Series.

Guided breathwork is a powerful yet simple practice to help ease stress and anxiety, process emotions and to heal physical pain while coming back to your true nature. We breathe around 25,000 times a day yet most of us are not taught how to breathe efficiently or how to process emotions. It is never too late to improve your breath pattern and learn a tool to move energy in your body.

WHO IS IT FOR?
This breathwork series is for everyone! All levels, all abilities, and especially those curious about the nature of breathwork to heal and clear are welcome to join. This practice can be particularly powerful during times of stress, grief, transition, and when navigating new beginnings.

SESSION OUTLINE/THEME
Launch date (one hour) - Embrace the notion of ‘Slowness’ with Zuzana Fajkusova, PST, RYT, Nikki Lefler, PST, RYT and Michelle Man, BFA | Feb 18 2022 | 12-1pm | Funded by a Move UBC Grant
Intro - UBC MOVE SESSION, Breathe&Be, Feb 18 | noon-1pm
Session 1 - How to breathe, May 17 2022 | 1215pm-1245pm
Session 2 - Calm & Focus, May 24 2022 | 1215pm-1245pm
Session 3 - Reduce Anxiety and Tension, June 2 2022 | 1215pm-1245pm
Session 4 - Energy Boost and Immune Support, June 9 2022 | 1215pm-1245pm

Sessions are approximately 15-20 minutes long. Can be performed seated or lying down.

Classes will be led by Zuzana Fajkusova, PST, RYT and Nikki Lefler, PST, RYT.

Email wellbeing@bcchr.ca to get updates on this new initative.

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Calling all tea lovers!

Launching January 2022, CommuniTEA: Mindfulness & Tea Series.

Please join us for our monthly cozy virtual tea meditation series.

You will gain a deeper understanding of some favorite teas from around the world and hear personal stories that make this heartwarming drink so popular.

Cost: Free
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Zoom
Format: Guided meditation & presentation

REGISTER HERE for CommuniTEA workshops

To be added to the notification list, please email: wellbeing@bcchr.ca
 
 

Negativity Strikes: Communicating Despite Negative Behaviour, presented by Catherine Wilcox, M.Ed.: November 4, 2021 | 12pm -1pm

Negative behaviour can dampen any conversation and can spin a web of negativity around any activity. This session will review some helpful strategies to assist with recognizing some common negative behaviours and how to effectively communicate when negativity is present.

Facilitator: Catherine Wilcox, M.Ed. is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, a certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor (Canadian Mental Health Association), and an internationally experienced Leadership Consultant. Catherine brings a unique combination of clinical practice and human resources expertise to the transformative work of personal and organizational change. For over fifteen years, Catherine has been impacting people’s lives for the better by counselling, consulting and facilitating workshops and training. Areas of specialization include workplace mental health, civility and respect in the workplace, and leadership development.

REGISTER HERE for Organizational Wellness workshops

 

 

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Creating a Positive Culture of Acceptance and Inclusion, presented by Baljinder Sull, R.Psych., M.C: November 8,2021 | 12pm – 1pm

Globalization, the new workplace reality, requires us to develop new skills. Appreciating differences – whether they stem from ethnicity, generational status, sexual orientation, or a myriad of other variables – requires us to move beyond our fears and prejudices in order to create a shared culture of respect.

Facilitator: Baljinder Sull, R.Psych., M.C is a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists. I have worked in a variety of environments where I have provided individual counselling, group counselling, and facilitated half and full day workshops. My work experience extends across a range of fields such as health care, oil & gas, legal, and front line services. I enjoy working with clients/companies on ways to create healthy boundaries, create positive ways to enhance communication, mindfulness, understanding and managing anxiety, and coping strategies for stress.

 

REGISTER HERE for Organizational Wellness workshops

 

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Beyond Stigma: Increasing Our Understanding of Mental Health in the Workplace, presented by Ronaye Coulson, MA.: November 25,2021 | 12pm -1pm

In today’s society, there remains a lack of awareness, and sometimes bias, regarding mental health problems. This wellness session will assist participants in enhancing their understanding of the personal and environmental factors that can have an impact on mental health, the common signs and symptoms of mental health troubles, and the most appropriate prevention and intervention strategies.

Facilitator: Ronaye Coulson, MA. holds a Master of Science degree in Counselling Psychology, in addition to a BSc in both Psychology and Biological Sciences, from the University of Calgary. During this time, Ronaye conducted research in the field of resilience for over six years, and continues to share this knowledge and philosophy through webinar and workshop facilitation, public speaking, and in working as a therapist for over 15 years. Her passion is people, and how connection, meaning, and working with our innate capacities helps us grow and thrive with more joy and ease in our lives.

REGISTER HERE for Organizational Wellness workshops

 

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THRIVE IS NOVEMBER 1-30, 2021

The Power of Setting a Daily Intention, Co-facilitators: Sabrina Gill, BSN, and Michelle Man, BFA, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH | November 22,2021 | 12pm -1pm

Do you find yourself easily distracted? In our new reality it is easy to fall into patterns of rumination of how things used to be or get caught up worrying about what lies ahead.

Did you know that high performers and elite athletes use powerful visualisation techniques to focus their thoughts so that they can achieve their goals?

Please join us to find out how anchoring your thoughts each day to a single word or phrase will energize you to accomplish your goals.

Co-facilitators: Sabrina Gill, BSN, and Michelle Man, BFA, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH

Sabrina is the Nurse Clinician for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine at BC Children’s Hospital. She works in a diverse role as a Clinician, Educator, and Resource for staff, patients and the community. Her main goal is to advocate and encourage “youth friendly care” for the adolescent patients at BCCH.

Michelle is the Communications Coordinator for the Department of Pediatrics and Council Member with the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness. She oversees departmental communications; staff engagement initiatives; grant writing and project management.

REGISTER HERE for Organizational Wellness workshops

Fall 2021 Schedule, Bliss Yoga, Various

Thursday, October 7, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Monday, October 18, 2021 | 4:30 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Monday, November 15, 2021 | 4:30 pm - 5 pm

Winter - Spring 2022 Schedule, Bliss Yoga 4pm on Thursdays
Thursday, January 20, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, February 3, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, February 17, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, March 3, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, March 17, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, March 31, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, April 14, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, May 12, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday, May 26, 2022 | 30-minute yoga | 4:00 - 4:30 pm

REGISTER HERE for Bliss Yoga

All levels class led by two experienced health and wellness instructors. Yoga mat & props recommended.

Instructors: Zuzana Fajkusova, PST, RYT and Nikki Lefler, PST, RYT, Active Vegetarian

 

Winter - Spring 2022 Schedule, Boxing 430 pm on Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 | 30-minute boxing | 4:30 - 5:00 pm

REGISTER HERE for Kick Boxing

All levels class led by two experienced health and wellness instructors. No experience or equipment necessary!

Instructors: Zuzana Fajkusova, PST, RYT and Nikki Lefler, PST, RYT, Active Vegetarian

 

 

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Fall 2021 Stretch Schedule | 12:00-12:15 pm | Various

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 15-minute stretch | 12:00-12:15 pm
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 | 15-minute stretch | 12:00-12:15 pm
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 15-minute stretch | 12:00-12:15 pm
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 | 15-minute stretch | 12:00-12:15 pm
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 | 15-minute stretch | 12:00-12:15 pm

REGISTER HERE for Un-Desk your Body

Are you working from home and need a quick stretch to loosen tight shoulders and hip flexors? Join us over your lunch for a mini-stretch break that you can incorporate into your daily self care.

Instructor: Miranda Guimond, Certified Instructor in Yoga, Zumba®, MOC Barre Fitness, and MyoFascial Stretch

 

Please join us for community art classes over lunch.

No fine arts experience necessary. 🙂

Dates: See below.
Time: noon-1pm
Location: Zoom link to be sent out to confirmed attendees

Get on the notification list for your name to be entered into the draw to win some of our complimentary art kits.

One Session | Kindness Rocks & Garden Signs(One to keep, one to give away) | June 13 2022

Back by popular demand! Kindness Rocks and new for this session - Garden Signs.

Please join us to make a small project for yourself and one to give away! Kindness Rocks are small handmade pieces of art, with messages of encouragement or kind thoughts. These art projects can displayed at your desk as a gentle reminder or given away to provide encouragement. See: https://www.thekindnessrocksproject.com/

This session will be in-person in rm 2108 at BCCHR.

All supplies provided free of charge.

Capacity 20 people. Pre-registration required.
 
 

One Session | Compassionate Affirmation Art | April 5 2022

Supply List:
• bring your own art supplies
• template provided
6 complimentary card kits and 2 complimentary metallic paint kits available for draw.

 
 

One Session | Kindness Rocks (One to keep, one to give away) | Mar 10 2022

Supply List:
• 6 large, smooth river stones
• 6 acrylic paints
• 2 fine paintbrushes

9 complimentary kits available for draw.
 
 

One Sessions | Bring your own yarn project or Create A Mini-Cross Stitch | Feb 10 2022

Supply List:
• 15-cm (6-in) embroidery hoop
• two needles
• two squares of fabric
• six skeins of 7-m (23-ft) threads

8 complimentary kits available for draw.
 
 
One Session | Mixed Media Collage | May 3 2022

Supply List:
• bring your own glue, pens and paints

6 complimentary mixed media kits (assorted decorative papers) available for draw.
 
 
 

One Session | Pug Magic and Waterlily Paint Class | Jan 20 2022

Supply List:
• 30x30cm (11.8 x 11.8in) canvas
• 18x3ml (0.1 fl oz) paint pots
• 3 paintbrushes

10 complimentary kits available for draw.
 
 

THRIVE IS NOVEMBER 1-30, 2021

Mindfulness & Art: Explore the health benefits of the Zentangle drawing method

Date: Tue 09/11/2021
Time: 12:00pm–1:00pm
Format: Virtual
Link for Participants: Zoom, registration link below.

The Zentangle drawing method is a beautiful reflective art practice imbued with reverence and ritual that can be done anywhere and with no artistic training.

Please join Michelle Man, BFA to learn some easy designs to take your meditation and creative practice to the next level.

Participants of this one-hour virtual workshop will learn the Zentangle method and create an artistic design from simple patterns using common office supplies.

Supplies needed:
- Downloadable template to use during class will be provided to confirmed attendees.
- Bring your own black fine tip pen & pencil, colored markers or pencils optional.

Queries

Thrive is a time when we come together as a UBC community to learn about, talk about, and explore ways to support our mental health. The last 18 months have brought unprecedented challenges that have impacted the mental health of our community, and now more than ever, it is important that we support one another in learning to thrive. More about Thrive month at UBC
 
REGISTER HERE for Mindfulness & Art workshops

 

NOON-1 pm | Sept 25 2020 | IN-PERSON EVENT

Wrap yourself in a grey or pink "LOVE AND LORE SUPER SOFT SCARF" for a walking meditation around Braemar Park on the corner of Laurel St & W.27th Ave.

This event is in-person with social distancing.

Co-facilitators: Sabrina Gill, BSN, and Michelle Man, BFA, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH

Sabrina is the Nurse Clinician for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine at BC Children’s Hospital. She works in a diverse role as a Clinician, Educator, and Resource for staff, patients and the community. Her main goal is to advocate and encourage “youth friendly care” for the adolescent patients at BCCH.

Michelle is the Communications Coordinator for the Department of Pediatrics and a Council Member with the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness. She oversees departmental communications; staff engagement initiatives; grant writing and project management.

Six complimentary scarves to be given out to confirmed attendees at event.

 

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NOON-1 pm | June 18 2021 | IN-PERSON EVENT

Wrap yourself in festive spring scarf for a walking meditation around Braemar Park on the corner of Laurel St & W.27th Ave.

This event is in-person with social distancing.

Facilitator: Sabrina Gill, BSN, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH

Sabrina is the Nurse Clinician for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine at BC Children’s Hospital. She works in a diverse role as a Clinician, Educator, and Resource for staff, patients and the community. Her main goal is to advocate and encourage “youth friendly care” for the adolescent patients at BCCH.

A dozen complimentary scarves to be given out to confirmed attendees at event.

 

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NOON-1 pm | Sept 29 2020

Join us to discover the benefits of breathwork (stress reduction, lower inflammation, and alkalizing blood PH levels) and ho'oponopono which is a process by which we can forgive others to whom we are connected in a very positive, loving way.

Facilitator: Jay Bradley, Breathwork Healer

Jay has spent over 30 years in the world of health, wellness, and personal growth.

After attending a small Breathwork class where he had a life-changing and out of body experience, he knew that he had found something beyond important! Knowing that if he could literally release a lifetime of pain and grief in one session, what could this do for others?

He has since trained with some of the top Breathwork teachers and has gone on to share this incredible healing modality with thousands of people both privately and in groups. He specializes in combining Breathwork with The Hawaiian forgiveness practice of Ho’Oponopono to help people shift into more self-love, forgiveness, and gratitude for themselves, their life, and for others.

Along with Breathwork, Jay incorporates his healing training as a certified wellness coach, Reiki master, and hypnotist.

Ten complimentary "GRATEFUL BREATHE" necklaces to be given out to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

 
 
 

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NOON-1 pm | Oct 8 2020

Back by popular demand is our fall meditation planter that you can display proudly in your home or desk to remind you of what is important in life.

Grace will lead our group through a combined seasonal meditation and gardening class.

Facilitator: Grace Neudorf, Spiritual Health Practitioner | Spiritual Health Department, C&W

Grace has an MA in Christian Studies and joined the Spiritual Health team with PHSA and BCC&W in 2018. She enjoys nature and is active outdoors as a cyclist and hiker. Her spiritual reflective practice of mindful meditation in the everyday helps her to stop, breathe, and be in the present moment. Writing poetry is an artistic expression that helps her to reflect and process her connection with herself, others, creation, and God. For her, a circle is an inclusive shape connecting individuals with each other and, in particular, she enjoys creating mindful community circles in her workplace.

12 complimentary planter kits (plant, container, soil and decorations) allocated for confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

 

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NOON-1 pm | April 21 2021

Tantalize all of your senses with this special meditation. Together, we will explore the sweet, bitter, subtle and strong flavors that make eating chocolate so wonderful.

Co-facilitators: Sabrina Gill, BSN, and Michelle Man, BFA, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH

Sabrina is the Nurse Clinician for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine at BC Children’s Hospital. She works in a diverse role as a Clinician, Educator, and Resource for staff, patients and the community. Her main goal is to advocate and encourage “youth friendly care” for the adolescent patients at BCCH.

Michelle is the Communications Coordinator for the Department of Pediatrics and a Council Member with the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness. She oversees departmental communications; staff engagement initiatives; grant writing and project management.

One dozen complimentary Zazubean gourmet chocolate bars (assorted flavours) to be given out to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

 

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NOON-1 pm | May 14 2021

We will take a deeper dive into understanding the beautiful Hawaiian Ho'oponopono forgiveness process, ho‘o ("to make") and pono ("right").

The repetition of the word pono means "doubly right" or being right with both self and others.

Facilitator: Jay Bradley, Breathwork Healer

His book LIVE LOOK FEEL, The 12-Week Guide to Live Longer, Look Younger & Feel Better, taught readers how to find balance in all areas and to forge ahead through even the toughest of times.

Ten complimentary "GRATEFUL BREATHE" necklaces to be given out to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

 

2-3 pm | Oct 22 2020

Why are certain groups of patients getting different care?

Doctors take an oath to treat all patients equally, and yet not all patients are treated equally well. The answer to why is complicated.

Why are doctors sometimes the targets of bias and racism?

Recent published reports include overt bigotry expressed towards doctors of black, Indian and Jewish heritage. Several medical journals have just published guidelines for doctors with titles like “Dealing with Racist Patients” and “The Discriminatory Patient and Family: Strategies to Address Discrimination Towards Trainees.”

And can we fix this?

Articles addressing racism in medicine suggest many of the same things. To fight racism and discrimination, we all need to recognize, name, and understand these attitudes and actions. We need to be open to identifying and controlling our own implicit biases.

Facilitator: Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman, MD, FRCPC, Acting Deputy Chief Medical Officer, First Nations Health Authority

Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman works for the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) as the Acting Deputy Chief Medical Officer and as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Nel was also recently appointed as a new member on the Pacific Blue Cross Board of Directors.

Nel is Canada’s first female Indigenous psychiatrist (Anishnawbe – Little Grand Rapids First Nation, Manitoba). She completed her medical degree and psychiatry specialty training at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

She has over 20+ years of clinical experience, working with Indigenous people in both rural/on-reserve and urban settings. Her previous research activities include co-directing an Indigenous health research program in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto and the National Network for Indigenous Mental Health Research, being the Deputy Chair of Health Canada’s Research Ethics Board and serving on CIHR’s Governing Council. She has also worked and taught in many academic settings, has chaired national advisory groups within First Nation and Inuit Health Branch-Health Canada and has served on many boards and committees, including the Indspire Foundation’s Board of Directors. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University and an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University.

She was recently re-elected to a second 3-year term as President of the Indigenous Physicians Association in Canada (IPAC).

Nel’s clinical, academic and advocacy work has always been focused on improving the health and mental health status of Indigenous peoples, especially Indigenous youth, across Canada.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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11 am - 1 pm | Feb 5 2021

Understand How You Can Help Raise Awareness and Visibility of LGBT2SQIA+ students, staff, faculty, alumni and allies at UBC.

For staff, faculty and students. The Positive Space Campaign is a campus wide awareness and visibility initiative to make UBC more welcoming to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two-Spirit, Trans and Queer students, staff, faculty, alumni and allies in all our working, learning and living environments.

Facilitator: Dr. Rachael E. Sullivan, Equity & Inclusion Office, UBC

Rachael E. Sullivan is a passionate educator in the areas of gender and sexual diversity, student leadership and Active Bystander interventions. After earning her doctorate from the Sociology Department, she taught for two years at UBC before joining the Equity & Inclusion Office in 2014. Since then, she has been involved in the Positive Space campaign, co-developing various workshops that promote equitable and inclusive approaches to teaching and learning, as well as working and living at UBC. As a keen collaborator with the Centre for Student Involvement & Careers (CSI&C), Rachael has contributed to the Community Building Education curriculum, facilitator training and delivery for UBC’s largest annual student leader training day Spring Welcome.

 

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NOON-1 pm | Jan 21 2021

In this session we will explore:

• The importance of time management
• A look at chaos and its negative impacts
• Time wasters and ways to overcome them
• Time management techniques

Facilitator: Neda Brasanac, BA, MA, MSc, Real Life Counselling

Neda Brasanac holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia. Currently, she is on her way of earning two Master’s degrees – one in clinical psychology from the University of Novi Sad, Serbia, and the other in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Padua, Italy. She is also on the third year of psychotherapy education & training program in Integrative-Transactional approach, in progress of becoming a certified psychotherapist in Serbia.

Neda has been involved in a number of Serbian and European projects with an aim to promote mental health among different age groups and, through education, help them better cope with obstacles and life transitions. She currently works as a psychotherapist under supervision in the Counselling Center for Youth in Novi Sad, and as a marketing and communications manager and workshop facilitator at Real Life Counselling.

 

 

 

 

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NOON-1 pm | Feb 23 2021

Overview

An employee that is engaged and flourishing in the workplace is one that is engaged and flourishing in their personal life. Using reflections and observations on behaviour, this seminar will present ten tips for building the foundation for happiness. Participants will gain an understanding of the concept of happiness and discover attitudes that are more favourable to promoting a sense of happiness. They will also explore how negative aspects in life can contribute to their happiness.

Learning objectives

At the end of this seminar, participants will be able to do the following:

• Define the concept of happiness.
• Identify their beliefs related to happiness.
• Begin to develop their foundation for happiness.

Facilitator: Ralf Schirg, BA, MA, Morneau Shepell

Ralf Schirg, M.A., is a German native, and he earned his B.A. in Political Science and Psychology and his M.A. in Management and Psychology. He is founder and president of Serenity Consulting, a consulting firm specializing in Leadership Development and Cross-Cultural Consulting for leaders and employees around the world and is an Adjunct Professor at the Hamline School of Business at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota and the University of Minnesota. As a consultant he has supported clients in change initiatives, visioning and human dimension focused issues. In the past six years he has done in depth work in the area of inclusive leadership and team building. As a cross-cultural consultant, he has worked extensively in preparing clients for expatriation assignments, development of multi-cultural teams and building strategies for global growth and expansion. He has worked with both Fortune 100 companies and small businesses in over 20 countries. Clients include Cargill, 3M, General Mills, EY, Honeywell, J&J, Medtronic, Zeiss, Merck, Bausch & Lomb, HP, L’Oreal, BP Amoco, Polaris, ADC, NFL Europe.

He also gives keynotes and presentations for large audiences on a range of professional topics and presents on themes explored in his book, Flying Leap by Ralf W. Oliver (pseudonym), which presents a pragmatic and well humored approach to the role ego plays in our (professional) lives.

 

 

 

 

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NOON-1 pm | June 3 2021

Shine a light on the important role that sleep plays on productivity.

Topics include:

• How to start sleep-healthy habits from the moment you wake up
• How to establish an effective bedtime routine that is maintainable and meets your needs
• How to handle night wakings
• Learn how nutrition, fitness, stress and more impact your sleep
• How to set your bedroom up for ideal sleep
• Common problems and how to avoid them

10 complimentary sleep mask and matching hair scrunchie set to be given out to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

Facilitator: Bridget Jensen, Sleep Consultant, Better Bedtime

 

 

 

 

 

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NOON-1 pm | June 15 2021

In this session we will explore:

• Communication/Emotional Intelligence
• Basic principles of communication
• How to be a better communicator
• Assertive communication
• Emotional intelligence

Facilitator: Neda Brasanac, BA, MA, MSc, Real Life Counselling

Neda joined Real Life Counselling in 2018. Since then, she has been devoted to helping people grow and increase their wellbeing by planning and running workshops and by writing online content (blog articles, social media posts, newsletters) in the area of personal and professional development.

About the company:

Real Life Counselling is a team of highly-qualified, experienced mental health professionals providing counselling, psychotherapy, and coaching services to individuals and couples. They also offer executive coaching services and corporate workshops and trainings. All services can be provided online, via phone or video, across Canada. Their mission is to support and encourage people to discover and express their authentic voice, reach their goals, lead a richer life, and feel more at ease.

 

 

 

 

NOON-1 pm | Various

Monday, October 5, 2020

Monday, November 9, 2020

Monday, January 11, 2021

Monday, February 8, 2021

Monday, March 1, 2021

Monday, April 12, 2021

Friday, June 4 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Kickboxing | Friday, July 23 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm

All levels class led by two experienced health and wellness instructors. No experience or equipment necessary!

10 complimentary personalised bracelets will be given to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

Instructors: Zuzana Fajkusova, PST, RYT and Nikki Lefler, PST, RYT, Active Vegetarian

 

 

 

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445-545 pm | Various

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Dept of Pediatrics Resident Retreat | April 13 2021

All levels class led by two experienced health and wellness instructors. Yoga mat, blocks and bands optional.

Ten complimentary "GRATEFUL BREATHE" necklaces to be given out to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

Instructors: Zuzana Fajkusova, PST, RYT and Nikki Lefler, PST, RYT, Active Vegetarian

 

 

 

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1230-1245 pm | Various

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Wednesday, Jan 13 2021

Wednesday, Feb 3 2021

Are you working from home and need a quick stretch to loosen tight shoulders and hip flexors? Join us over your lunch for a mini-stretch break that you can incorporate into your daily self care.

Instructor: Miranda Guimond, Certified Instructor in Yoga, Zumba®, MOC Barre Fitness, and MyoFascial Stretch

 

 

 

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12-1 pm | Wednesday, Dec 9 2020

Dance your way into the holidays with some festive Zumba music.

Instructor: Miranda Guimond, Certified Instructor in Yoga, Zumba®, MOC Barre Fitness, and MyoFascial Stretch

See Miranda's YouTube page

Sign up for one or all of the sessions in our week-long summer retreat!

SESSION 1: Breathwork & Ho'Oponopono with Jay Bradley | NOON-1 pm | July 27 2021

Jay's back to lead us for a special one-hour breathwork session.

More about Jay and his path as a healer:

I grew up in a small town in Canada called Thunder Bay. I was an extra sensitive kid, which led to constant bullying and physical attacks from Kindergarten to high school.

I learned to hide who I was and slowly put layers of protection up in order to fit in and, at the very least, to survive. Knowing I was gay didn’t help matters, so I worked even harder to hide the truth. I used overspending, sex, sleep, coffee, and perfectionism to numb out.

However, the pain prompted me to begin a spiritual and emotional journey, which I've been on for over 30 years. I began to understand that my lack of self-love, self-worth, and the shame I felt for simply being me had taken over and that it would require work to remember who I really was.

Since then, I’ve worn many hats. I have worked as a model and actor, catering manager, fitness trainer, health & wellness coach, Reiki master, hypnotist, and massage therapist. Meanwhile, I have experienced numerous healing modalities in my search to reconnect with my center.

Then an invite to a small Breathwork group completely changed my life! It was as if I had released a lifetime of pain, shame, fear, self-loathing and grief in one session! I was blown away and also, completely hooked. I quickly made my life mission to learn more about Breathwork, and then share this unbelievable healing modality with as many people as I could.

What inspires me the most is when I can help somebody to speed up their transformation from pain to freedom, to resurrect their life, and to remember who they truly are! My mission is to reconnect people with their inner power and purpose so they can get busy living the life that they deserve!

Facilitator: Jay Bradley, Breathwork Healer

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SESSION 2: The Art of Mary Delany: Mixed-Media class with Michelle Man, BFA | NOON-1 pm | July 28 2021

Get out the Modge Podge and roll up your sleeves, things are about to get a bit messy!

Together, we will learn about the art of Mary Delany and use our paints, paper, and any old artwork and bits of ephemera to create a meaningful piece of art.

We have 10 mixed-media art kits from Urban Source with assorted art supplies to give out for the July 28th art class.

Register for the class and we will do a draw for the supplies.

Facilitator: Michelle Man, BFA, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH

Michelle is the Communications Coordinator for the Department of Pediatrics and a Council Member with the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness. She oversees departmental communications; staff engagement initiatives; grant writing and project management.

 

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SESSION 3: Bliss Yoga: Let Go of the Day | NOON-1 pm | July 29 2021

All levels class led by two experienced health and wellness instructors. Yoga mat, blocks and bands optional.

Instructors: Zuzana Fajkusova, PST, RYT and Nikki Lefler, PST, RYT, Active Vegetarian

 

 

 

 

 

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SESSION 4: Breathwork and Sound Bath with Jay Bradley & Bella Rivera | 7-830 pm | July 30 2021

Please join us for one-hour breathwork session, plus 30 min sound bath.*

A lot has changed in the world. Because of that, many of us are questioning our next steps. Where do we want our lives to go? What brings us joy, fulfillment, and meaning? Do we have a clear vision of what we truly want?

Join Jay & Bella as they guide you through a deep, relaxing, and transformative Breathwork & Sound Bath healing session. Together, they will help you to get clear on what you would like to have more of in your life, and what you are ready to let go of.

From this deep, healing space, we raise our energetic vibration so that we are a perfect match to the energy of our deepest dreams and desires.

*A sound bath is an immersive, meditative and beautiful journey with sound. The orchestration of instruments including a gong, crystal singing bowls, ocean drum and chimes, will ease your body into a deep meditative state, activating the central nervous system to naturally heal the mind, body and soul.

Facilitators: Jay Bradley, Breathwork Healer & Bella Rivera, Sound Meditation Facilitator

Sign up for one or all of the sessions in this one day retreat!

 

SESSION 1: 9-10 am | Nov 27 2020

Did you know that high performers and elite athletes use powerful visualisation techniques to achieve their goals?

Find the perfect word to focus your energy to accomplish your goals.

25 complimentary personalised bracelets will be given to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

Co-facilitators: Sabrina Gill, BSN, and Michelle Man, BFA, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH

Sabrina is the Nurse Clinician for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine at BC Children’s Hospital. She works in a diverse role as a Clinician, Educator, and Resource for staff, patients and the community. Her main goal is to advocate and encourage “youth friendly care” for the adolescent patients at BCCH.

Michelle is the Communications Coordinator for the Department of Pediatrics and a Council Member with the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness. She oversees departmental communications; staff engagement initiatives; grant writing and project management.

 

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SESSION 2: 10-11 am | Nov 27 2020

Journalling is a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. Learn how expressive writing can often be more helpful than talking when dealing with trauma or behaviours that negatively impact your life.

Facilitator: Jo Mattoon, BA, MPA, ACC, Hoffman Teacher & Coach

Jo Mattoon is a Hoffman Process teacher and coach. The Hoffman Institute Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to transformative adult education, spiritual growth, and the personal dimensions of leadership. In addition, Jo is also an Executive Coach and leadership trainer in her own business. Jo holds a Bachelor's degree in the Humanities from the University of Colorado and a Master's degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University. Jo is certified as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC).

More about expressive writing

12 complimentary journals will be given to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

 

 

 

 

 

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SESSION 3: 11-145 am | Nov 27 2020

Feeling the mid-morning slump? Join us as Dr. Matt Carwana leads us through a gentle flow to refresh your mind and body.

Instructor: Dr. Matt Carwana, MD, FRCPC, Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH and Lila Flow YTT , YA Yoga Certified Instructor.

I work in two different clinical settings, and therefore have two general areas of research interest.

My primary interest is around supporting children and families who have faced marginalization or structural barriers to care. I am interested in how we can support families impacted by substance use disorder and poverty, and maximize health and development outcomes for their children. I am currently interested in understanding direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable families, particularly those in the inner city.

I am also interesting in improving care for hospitalized children. I am specifically interested in making care more efficient for children with common infections, and maximizing evidence-based management of pediatric infections. I am working with a team at BC Children's on a novel approach to systematic reviews and meta-analyses, to keep pediatric evidence updated and available in real time.

 

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SESSION 4: 12-115pm | Nov 27 2020

Join us for an intimate conversation about racism in healthcare and medical education. In this presentation, we will learn more about Dr. Torabi's encounters with racism as she progressed through her medical education, and later on as a physician. She will also discuss her call to action to make things right for the next generation. Together with Dr. Maria Hubinette, key terms will be discussed, such as: allyship, unconcious bias and microagressions.

Dr. Sotindjo will open the conversation with a mindful meditation on our common humanity.

PRESENTER: Dr. Bahar Torabi, MD, FRCPC, MSc, Division of Allergy & Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH and President of the BC Society of Allergy and Immunology.

Dr. Torabi completed her Pediatrics training at UBC and her Allergy and Clinical Immunology fellowship at McGill University. She was involved in teaching and research at McGill, while obtaining a Master of Science in Experimental Medicine looking at the changes in the immune system during milk oral immunotherapy in children with milk allergy. Currently she is a clinical instructor at UBC and really enjoys teaching medical students.

Dr. Torabi is the new president of the BC Society of Allergy and Immunology and is proud to serve her fellow colleagues. She is also part of the Allergy and Clinical Immunology Specialty Committee of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

PRESENTER: Dr. Maria Hubinette, MD, CCFP, MMED, FCFP, Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Faculty of Medicine, UBC

Dr. Maria Hubinette was appointed the Assistant Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for the Faculty of Medicine in September 2019. She works closely with senior leaders, colleagues and partners to enable the Faculty’s strategic approach to equity, diversity and inclusion. She also provides leadership to ensure the Faculty’s processes and systems promote diversity, as well as support an equitable and inclusive working environment.

Dr. Hubinette, a Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Practice and Scholar at the Centre for Health Education Scholarship, is a community-based family physician with special interest in youth and women’s health. Her research interests include equity and diversity, health advocacy, social responsibility of the medical profession, and professional identity formation of learners. More recently, she has been exploring gender equity within the Faculty of Medicine using an intersectional lens. She is also engaged in mentorship and supervision of scholarly projects with medical undergraduate students, family medicine residents and clinical education fellows.

GUEST PRESENTER: Dr. Tatiana Sotindjo, MD, FRCPC, Adolescent Health & Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH

Powerpoint presentation available upon request.

Through a random draw, 25 complimentary gift cards for lunch provided to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

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SESSION 5: 145-245 pm | Nov 27 2020

As healthcare providers, we all face situations where our ability to engage in best practice is challenged by lack of resources, inequities, systemic racism, the pandemic context, and countless other difficulties. Over time, these experiences can lead to “compassion fatigue” and burnout.

In this session, we will introduce the concepts of moral distress and moral resilience as ways to understand our relationship to the challenges inherent in healthcare practice. We will also discuss how cultivating mindfulness is an important part of building and sustaining moral resilience.

We invite attendee questions and reflection.

PANEL: Dr. Patricia (Paddy) Rodney, RN, MSN, PhD; Associate Professor Emerita, University of British Columbia (UBC) School of Nursing; Faculty Associate, UBC Centre for Applied Ethics.

Dr. Rodney’s research focuses on the moral climate of health care delivery and end-of-life decision-making, particularly regarding older adults. She has worked with practice based research colleagues to attempt to address the difficulties that nurses and other health care professionals experience with cost constraints and related policy challenges in health care delivery. Dr. Rodney teaches leadership, ethics, policy and relational practice in the undergraduate and masters nursing programs, and in the doctoral nursing program, she teaches the genealogy of nursing knowledge.

PANEL: Dr. Elisabeth Bailey, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC (ANCC, USA), School of Nursing, UBC

Dr. Bailey is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. She has been a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner for over ten years with a particular interest in the treatment of anxiety, depression and the sequelae of complex trauma. In addition to her psychiatric NP work, Dr. Bailey has practiced pediatric nursing in acute, primary care, and long-term rehabilitative settings. She is also interested in using contemplative practices such as meditation to support compassionate nursing practice.

 

 

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Rescheduled to 3-4 pm | Dec 11 2020

There is a popular quote amongst tea practitioners in Japanese traditions: “The taste of Tea and Zen are one.” This opens the door to an understanding that earnestly practicing tea, with your whole mind and heart, is equal effort to time spent on a meditation cushion. Tea is about abiding in the present moment, witnessing the reactive mind, and calmly learning to accept and be with what is. - Tea Journey

Facilitator: Dr. Dzung Vo, MD, FRCPC, Head, Adolescent Health & Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH and Director, BC Children’s Centre for Mindfulness

Dr. Dzung Vo is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine; the founding director of the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness; and a clinical associate professor and division head for the Division of Adolescent Health and Medicine, DoP at BCCH and UBC.

Dzung X. Vo, MD, FAAP, is a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at British Columbia Children’s Hospital, and clinical associate professor at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver, Canada. His medical practice, teaching, and research emphasize promoting resilience in young people to help them thrive in the face of stress and adversity. He co-developed (with Dr. Jake Locke at BC Children’s Hospital) a mindfulness training program called MARS-A, or Mindful Awareness and Resilience Skills for Adolescents. MARS-A is a developmentally appropriate adaptation of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), for youth with chronic stress, chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Vo also developed a Mindful Healing course for health care providers, adapted from Mindful Practice (Ron Epstein and Michael Krasner) and other sources. Dr. Vo is the author of The Mindful Teen: Powerful Skills to Help You Handle Stress One Moment at a Time (New Harbinger, 2015). Dr. Vo also serves on the Board of Directors of the Mindfulness in Education Network (MiEN), and is also the founding Director for the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness.

Dr. Vo has been practicing mindfulness regularly since 1999, and has experienced the transformational power of mindfulness practice firsthand. All trees have roots, and Dr. Vo’s root mindfulness teacher is the Vietnamese Zen Master, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and author, Thich Nhat Hanh. Dr. Vo has also been deeply inspired by the pioneers of the mindfulness movement in the West, including Jon Kabat-Zinn, Jack Kornfield, Zindel Segal, Daniel Siegel, and many others. Dr. Vo hopes to share the benefits of mindfulness to diverse youth in a universal, secular way that is appropriate for anyone, of any religion, or no religion at all.

Complimentary DavidsTea provided to 30 confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

 

 

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SESSION 6: 4-5 pm | Nov 27 2020

Join us for some latin music and dance your way into the weekend with an all levels Zumba class.

Instructor: Miranda Guimond, Certified Instructor in Yoga, Zumba®, MOC Barre Fitness, and MyoFascial Stretch

 

 

 

 

 

12-1 pm | Feb 18 2021

Blooming Intentions is our first “Pop-Up” Mindfulness & Art class. Together we will explore our intentions for 2021 through Mindfulness and creativity and we will make them come alive through color and paint

Please join us with your own drawing or painting materials - pencils, pens, felts, paper or paints.

As a group we will practice Mindfulness with an emphasis on cultivating a Beginner’s Mind, Non-Judgement and an awareness of breath.

Participants will be led through a short guided meditation and art demonstration.

We will be giving out a limited amount of complimentary watercolor paint, brushes, pens, paper and cards to confirmed attendees through a random draw. Winners of the painting kits will be contacted and the art sets will be sent to the winners via hospital mail.

Co-facilitators: Sabrina Gill, BSN, and Michelle Man, BFA, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH

 

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12-1 pm | Feb 19 2021

The Intentional WellBEing Program is pleased to present another “Pop-Up” Mindfulness & Art class.

Using common items found around your house or office, we will discover the beauty of Mandala art.

Together we will practice Mindfulness with an emphasis on cultivating a Beginner’s Mind, Non-Judgement and an awareness of breath.

Please join us with your own pencils, pens, felts or paints. All confirmed attendees will be given access to download mandala templates closer to the event date.

Instructor: Michelle Man, BFA, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH and Council Member, BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness

 

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6-830 pm | Dec 4 2020

Discover the health benefits of creative expression through art making (stress reduction, focus, relaxation).

Confirmed attendees will be able to vote on the subject matter of our winter painting.

20 complete painting kits (canvas, brushes, paint & palette) to be awarded to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers. Supply list provided prior to event along with Zoom meeting link.

Instructor: TBD

 

 

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NOON-1 pm | Jan 26, 2021

COVID-19 has taken away life as we knew it, but also has given us the opportunity to re-evaluate what is important. Learn how to create a portable vision board to achieve your 2021 goals.

As we enter 2021, join me in creating a vision for your life.

In Part 1, on Jan 26 2021, you will learn why “visioning” is so important, and create a powerful road map by tapping into what your heart desires. You will have the opportunity to begin to create a “travelling vision board” to remind you each day about the life you are choosing to create.

Facilitator: Barbara Burke, Hoffman Teacher & Coach

Barbara Burke is a writer, multi-media artist, and educator. She is the author and illustrator of I Am Divine, a boxed set of 52 affirmation cards with an accompanying book of meditations first published in 2001. She published an accompanying journal, A Year of Living Your Divinity in 2012. In 2017 she created a set of children’s cards called I am Divine.

12 complete vision board kits (gluestick, assorted magazines and folder) will be awarded to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers.

 

 

 

 

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NOON-1 pm | Feb 2, 2021

In Part 2, of this two part workshop, you will have an opportunity to share what you have created and look at what action steps you can take to manifest your vision.

Facilitator: Barbara Burke, Hoffman Teacher & Coach

She is a Supervising Teacher and Coach with The Hoffman Institute Foundation. Barbara currently lives in Toronto.

Lunch gift cards provided to the first 12 confirmed attendees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6-830 pm | April 8 2021

Discover the health benefits of creative expression through art making (stress reduction, focus, relaxation).

Confirmed attendees will be able to vote on the subject matter of our spring painting.

20 complete painting kits (canvas, brushes, paint & palette) to be awarded to confirmed attendees. Pick up to be arranged by organizers. Supply list provided prior to event along with Zoom meeting link.

Instructor: TBD

 

 

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NOON-1 pm | May 7 2021

Finding Balance: A Watercolor Meditation is our final “Pop-Up” Mindfulness & Art class. Together we will explore the notion of “letting go” through Mindfulness and creativity.

As a group, we will explore the versatility of waterbrushes and watercolor markers.

All are welcome! Please join us with your own drawing or painting materials - pencils, pens, felts, paper or paints.

As a group we will practice Mindfulness with an emphasis on cultivating a Beginner’s Mind, Non-Judgement and an awareness of breath.

Participants will be led through a short guided meditation and art demonstration.

We will be giving out a limited amount of complimentary art sets to confirmed attendees through a random draw.

Winners of the art kits will be contacted and the art sets will be sent to the winners via internal hospital mail to their offices.

Instructor: Michelle Man, BFA, Department of Pediatrics, UBC & BCCH