Self Care Series
To celebrate National Nursing Week, the provincial office has arranged a week of virtual sessions including inspiring presentations that focus on resilience and self care, as well as interactive fitness classes.
Jessica Holmes
Power Laughs: Using Humour to Build Resilience
Monday, May 10, 2021 from 1930 - 2030
There’s no better way than humour to remind us we’re all in this together, so take a load off with some laughs! Join Canadian author, mental health advocate, comedian, and actress for power laughs. Stress is a part of life, especially with the triggers a pandemic brings, but we are more likely to live healthy, productive lives if we maintain our physical and emotional resilience. Read more.
This session is complete. Thank you to the nurses that attended.
Jonathan Morris
"Protecting Our Bodies is Only Half the Battle": Responding Together to the Mental Health Impacts of the Pandemic
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 1200 - 1315
Join Canadian Mental Health Association's CEO to reflect on how you can stay resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic and support your mental health and wellness. Read more.
This session is complete. Thank you to the nurses that attended.
Gurdeep Pandher of Yukon
Spreading Joy, Hope, and Positivity through Bhangra
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 1600 - 1700
Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 1600 - 1700
Gurdeep’s classes are an entertaining introduction to Bhangra dance and culture, as well as a great fitness activity. During the virtual workshop, Gurdeep teaches the Bhangra moves one-by-one and breaks down the movements into several smaller pieces to aid the learning process. Read more.
Photo Credit: Mark Kelly
These sessions are complete. Thank you to the nurses that attended.
Master Li Rong
Tristar Qigong for Optimal Health
Wednesday May 12, 2021 from 1200 - 1300
Join Grandmaster Li Rong, named one of the 100 most important people in martial arts, for a session that will introduce the history and health benefits of Tristar Qigong. Read More.
This session is complete. Thank you to the nurses that attended.
Dr. Katrina Plamondon
Equity, Political Economy, & Pandemic: What nurses need to know
Thursday May 13, 2021 from 1100 - 1300
In this workshop, Dr. Katrina Plamondon will explore issues of equity and COVID-19, especially equitable access to vaccines. Situating the pandemic as an inherently global health issue that requires global responses. Read more.
This session is complete. Thank you to the nurses that attended. Watch here for more Nursing Professional Practice Workshops.
Stillness Labs
Resiliency Lab
Friday, May 14, 2021 from 1200 - 1300
In this experiential webinar, we'll be exploring the science of stress and anxiety. Learn practical tools for managing stress, building resilience, and bringing more wellbeing into your work and life. Read more.
This session is complete. Thank you to the nurses that attended.