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Do you have a loved one in your life that identifies as transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer? Are you seeking direction on how to show your support for their journey? If you answered “yes”, this webinar is for you! Gender-diverse persons might navigate challenges including self-doubt, isolation, misgendering, transphobia, and challenging family dynamics. Through their personal and professional experiences in supporting gender-diverse individuals, Shift therapist Martha Segovia Calles (she/her) and Shift Psychotherapist Intern Joyce Deng (they/them) will discuss how to introduce inclusive language, support gender diversity, and better understand the care loved ones need on their journey.

Do you struggle with critical self-talk? Are you noticing that your low self-esteem is impacting other areas of your life, such as work or social outings? Perhaps you view yourself, others, and the world through a negative lens. Well, you’re not alone! In fact, low self-esteem impacts a significant amount of people and it raises the question, “how can I build my self-esteem?”. In this webinar delivered by Shift therapists Elena Karamanova and Ayesha Hussain, you will explore how to hold space for self-love and compassion.

Melanie Katz is back for round two of How To Safely Hold Conversations About Suicide. This topic seemed to be quite impactful for our community the first time, and given the time of year we are heading into, we thought it would be great to have this conversation again. Suicide isn’t always an easy topic to think about, let alone discuss. It is incredibly important that we do talk about it, and get our loved ones the help they need to prevent them from reaching a point of crisis. It’s normal to feel worried, helpless or confused when a loved one mentions suicide, but there’s a lot you can do to support them. In fact, your compassion and support could save a life. ​In this webinar delivered by Shift therapist Melanie Katz, you will engage in a discussion about suicide and how you can support loved ones, learn about community resources that are available to you, and get the chance to practice your newly acquired communication skills.

​Have you ever wondered what it means to have a growth mindset? Or how a growth mindset can impact your well-being and even help you overcome challenges? Well, this webinar is just for you! An increasing amount of research is now showing that a growth mindset can be a powerful tool when it comes to navigating through life’s challenging circumstances. ​In this webinar, Shift therapist Azmaira Mawji will talk about the basics of a growth mindset, how it can positively impact your life, and how you can begin cultivating it.

Does the sound of your alarm clock annoy you? Are your mornings filled with dread, apathy, or simply a lack of enthusiasm for the day to come? If this hits home, this upcoming webinar is for you! It’s hard to stay motivated, and harder still as we enter the winter months with darker days, longer nights and colder (much colder!) weather. However, a few shifts in routine and mindset can help you wake up on the right side of the bed when motivation falters. ​In this webinar, Shift psychotherapist, social worker, and mental health researcher Isayah Alman will talk about cultivating motivated mornings with purposeful planning, time chunking, and behavioural activation techniques that have been proven to help regulate and maintain motivation and well-being.

In this webinar session delivered by Shift therapists, Mallory Hostick and Kendra Casey, you will be provided with a broad overview of what eating disorders are, as well as the signs and symptoms. There will be a focus on myth-busting common misconceptions regarding these often misunderstood disorders as well as the do's and don'ts regarding what to say, how to approach the subject, and what helpful support looks like.