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Although journaling has been around for decades, it has rarely been reviewed through the lens of mental health. In this webinar delivered by Shift Psychotherapist Interns Louisa Larocque and Eden Jacobson, you will learn how journaling is a meditative and extremely versatile tool for one’s mental health and wellness. Journaling comes in many forms and serves multiple purposes. Whether you’re artistic, organized, minimalistic, or analytical, there is something to write about for everyone! Eden & Louisa will also discuss various types of journaling, including the research demonstrating its effects on our mental health and its connection with art therapy. Suggestions for quick or “low maintenance” journaling and recommendations for existing resources will be provided. Additionally, the webinar will end with a guided journaling exercise that is tailorable to all your needs and quirks. Please come to this webinar prepared with writing materials.

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.

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.