Join us on Friday December 2, 2022 at 1pm. No cost and open to all. FREE ON-LINE WEBINAR: A Taste of CFT for Anger with Russell Kolts, Ph.D., Director of the Inland Northwest Compassionate Mind Center in Spokane, Washington, USA. This one-hour talk will introduce a number of the basic elements of Compassion- Focused Therapy […]
Join us on Friday February 3rd, 2023 at 1pm. No cost and open to all. FREE ON-LINE WEBINAR: Integrating Mindfulness Practice in Everyday Life presented by Andre Vellino, PhD, one of the founders of the Academy for Mindfulness and Contemplative Studies at the University of Ottawa. Mindfulness meditation practice is often presented as an exercise […]
Join us on Friday March 3rd, 2023 at 1pm. No cost and open to all. FREE ON-LINE WEBINAR: Utility of Psychedelics for Psychological and Existential Distress in Palliative and End-of-Life Care presented by Anthony P. Bossis, PhD. New York University School of Medicine. This presentation will review the history and recent findings from psychedelic research […]
May 2023 Compassion Focused Therapy Group Compassion Focused Therapy for anger, perfectionism, criticism of self and others This 12 week CFT group will be guided by TWO CLINICIANS: Drs. Paul Grunberg & Riley Desmarais MAc RP When: Tuesdays 6pm to 8pm 12 weeks from May 9 to July 25 2023. Where: IN PERSON at Ottawa […]
Febraury 2021 ORPG Third Wave Grand Rounds – DNA-V: Building Psychological Flexibility in Youth by Dr. Ange Digout C.Psych.
Riley Desmarais RPQ A Primer on APA Clinical guidelines for transgender and gender nonconforming people RESCHEDULED TO MAY 5, 2023 at 1pm About this free professional development webinar: Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people face societal stigma and discrimination that significantly negatively impacts their mental health and overall well-being. The American psychological Association has developed […]
This is a 12 week Compassion Focused Therapy group guided by two clinicians: Dr. Paul Grunberg C.Psych. and Riley Desmarais MA(c) RPQ
Focus on Self and Identity: An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Perspective Two Day In Person All Levels Training with Dr. Kelly Wilson in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Stories can be a terrible trap. When they are traps, they isolate, and so the trap tightens. Understanding and working with self and identity can be the key to […]
with Dr. Kimberly Sogge C.Psych. & Yastika Kamboj MA This course is available both in person and online. Choose which modality you prefer in the tickets section on the registration link. Is Mindful Self Compassion for you? If you are too hard on your self, learn the skills of befriending your own heart through the […]
WAITLIST ONLY AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 CALL 613-656-3331 to add your name and contact info for future IFS groups. This is an 8 week psychologist-led psychotherapy group offering embodied Internal Family Systems practices to support personality integration, nervous system resourcing, emotional regulation, healing from trauma, and increased vitality and wellbeing. The group will integrate […]
Join Dr Kimberly Sogge and fellow secular practitioners for a day of silent and guided meditation practice. About this event: This daylong urban meditation retreat combines stillness and movement meditations and teaching from Buddhist psychology and Western compassion science. Guiding teacher is IMTA professional mindfulness teacher, registered psychologist Dr Kimberly Sogge. Participants will experience: […]