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  • The "I don't belong here" Myth: Navigating Imposter Syndrome
    The "I don't belong here" Myth: Navigating Imposter Syndrome
    Wed, May 08
    Cork'd Wine Bar + Lounge
    May 08, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. NDT
    Cork'd Wine Bar + Lounge, 345 Duckworth St, St. John's, NL A1C 1H6, Canada
    Do you worry that you don't actually belong in a group because you aren't good enough? That sense of "If they really knew" can have a huge impact on our lives. Join Dr. Shannon Edison and Dr. Sarah Pegrum as they help you to change your relationship with your imposter syndrome.
  • Thanks Self Critic, But I've Got This (April 18)
    Thanks Self Critic, But I've Got This (April 18)
    Thu, Apr 18
    Cork'd Wine Bar + Lounge
    Apr 18, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. NDT
    Cork'd Wine Bar + Lounge, 345 Duckworth St, St. John's, NL A1C 1H6, Canada
    Is your inner critic driving the direction of your life? Has it taken over? Join Dr. Shannon Edison and Dr. Sarah Pegrum as they explore self-criticism, delve into strategies for overcoming this inner voice and rediscover what truly matters to you.
  • Thanks Self Critic, But I've Got This (April 11)
    Thanks Self Critic, But I've Got This (April 11)
    Thu, Apr 11
    Cork'd Wine Bar + Lounge
    Apr 11, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. NDT
    Cork'd Wine Bar + Lounge, 345 Duckworth St, St. John's, NL A1C 1H6, Canada
    Is your inner critic driving the direction of your life? Has it taken over? Join Dr. Shannon Edison and Dr. Sarah Pegrum as they explore self-criticism, delve into strategies for overcoming this inner voice and rediscover what truly matters to you.
  • Why are we even talking about that?! Negative body talk and other challenges over the holidays.
    Why are we even talking about that?! Negative body talk and other challenges over the holidays.
    Wed, Nov 22
    Zoom Event (Recording Available)
    Nov 22, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. NST
    Zoom Event (Recording Available)
  • Society, it's not me, it's you
    Society, it's not me, it's you
    Wed, Oct 11
    Online/Zoom
    Oct 11, 2023, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. NDT
    Online/Zoom
    How the world around us impacts body image and what we can do about it.
  • Body ACT  |  3-Part Series | CPA/CE Credits (Winter) - Feb 10
    Body ACT  |  3-Part Series | CPA/CE Credits (Winter) - Feb 10
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Feb 10
    Online Series/Zoom
    Feb 10, 2023, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. NST
    Online Series/Zoom
    Body ACT is an informative live webinar series. It not only introduces you to the core processes of ACT but also how to use ACT to help clients with body image struggles, and how to use ACT with yourself to identify and unhook from body-related struggles that impact practice, like weight bias.
  • Body ACT  |  3-Part Series | CPA/CE Credits (Fall) | Nov 18
    Body ACT  |  3-Part Series | CPA/CE Credits (Fall) | Nov 18
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Nov 18
    Online Series/Zoom
    Nov 18, 2022, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. NST
    Online Series/Zoom
    Oct 28, Nov 4 and Nov 18 | Body ACT is an informative live webinar series. It introduces the core processes of ACT, how to use ACT to help clients with body image struggles, and how to use ACT with yourself to identify and unhook from body-related struggles that impact practice, like weight bias.
  • Navigating ADHD in Adulthood (Multiple Sessions)
    Navigating ADHD in Adulthood (Multiple Sessions)
    Wed, Oct 26
    Online Event
    Oct 26, 2022, 4:00 p.m. NDT – Nov 16, 2022, 5:00 p.m. NST
    Online Event
    Learning to more effectively regulate attention, behaviours, and emotions. Led by Drs. Megan English, Sarah Pegrum and Chelsea Quinlan. Dates: October 26, November 2, November 9 and November 16, 2022, 4-5 pm. Recordings of sessions posted the next day. Learn to navigate ADHD.
  • Body ACT  |  Test Series
    Body ACT  |  Test Series
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Oct 09
    Online Series/Zoom
    Oct 09, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Online Series/Zoom
    Body ACT is an informative live webinar series. It not only introduces you to the core processes of ACT but also how to use ACT to help clients with body image struggles, and how to use ACT with yourself to identify and unhook from body-related struggles that impact practice, like weight bias.
  • Navigating ADHD in Adulthood (Test Sessions)
    Navigating ADHD in Adulthood (Test Sessions)
    Sat, Oct 08
    Online Event
    Oct 08, 2022, 4:00 p.m. NDT – Oct 10, 2022, 5:00 p.m. NDT
    Online Event
    Learning to more effectively regulate attention, behaviours, and emotions. Led by Drs. Megan English, Sarah Pegrum and Chelsea Quinlan. Dates: October 26, November 2, November 9 and November 16, 2022, 4-5 pm. Recordings of sessions posted the next day. Learn to navigate ADHD! Click to read more.
  • Seeking Clarity: ADHD in Adulthood
    Seeking Clarity: ADHD in Adulthood
    Wed, Oct 05
    Online Event
    Oct 05, 2022, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. NDT
    Online Event
    Led by Drs. Megan English, Sarah Pegrum and Chelsea Quinlan. Date: October 5 2022, 7-8 pm. This virtual presentation will explore the science – and myths – of ADHD in adulthood. Click to read more.
  • Test Event
    Test Event
    Sun, Oct 02
    Online Series/Zoom
    Oct 02, 2022, 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    Online Series/Zoom
    This is a text event only.
  • Body Diversity Training: Weight Stigma
    Body Diversity Training: Weight Stigma
    Thu, Jun 30
    Online Event
    Jun 30, 2022, 5:30 p.m. AEST
    Online Event
    The training encourages participants to reflect on their own potential biases in relation to weight and explore ways that they can disentangle from them to enable provision of quality service regardless of shape or size.
  • Breaking the Binds of Body Image with ACT
    Breaking the Binds of Body Image with ACT
    Wed, Jun 29
    Online Event
    Jun 29, 2022, 5:30 p.m. AEST
    Online Event
    Do you work with people who struggle with body image? Breaking the Binds of Body Image explores the experiential avoidant behaviours commonly seen in relation to body image and introduces alternate ways of responding.
  • A Taste of ACT
    A Taste of ACT
    Tue, Jun 28
    Online Event
    Jun 28, 2022, 5:30 p.m. AEST
    Online Event
    Want to learn ACT but don't know where to start? A Taste of ACT is a beginner’s workshop offering samplings from around the hexaflex.
  • Mon, Jan 17
    First Session
    Jan 17, 2022, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. NST
    First Session
    The Science of Happiness. Led by Drs. Shannon Edison and Heather Sheppard. Dates: January 17, 24, 31 and February 7 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Recording of session posted the next day. In Sparking Joy, we will learn to find our light and spark joy. Click to read more!
  • Wed, Jan 12
    First Session
    Jan 12, 2022, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. NST
    First Session
    Healthy Sleep Habits. Led by Drs. Nicole Rodriguez and Heather Sheppard. Dates: January 12, 19, 26 and February 2 from 7:00-8:00 pm. Recording of session posted the next day. In Starry Nights, we will explore healthy habits for sleep. Sleep is so important to our health! Click to read more!
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