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Dr. Marc Bedard, C. Psych., & Erin Rehmann, M.A., will be presenting psychology group sessions entitled “Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents: Steps in the Healing Journey for Daughters and Sons of Narcissistic Parents” for 3 weeks, starting November 20th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build stronger relationships.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

Elizabeth Waite, M.A., R.P., will be presenting psychology group sessions entitled “Food for Thought: Exploring and Addressing Eating Issues and Body Acceptance” for 5 weeks, starting on November 4th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build a more resilient and secure self.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

Francois Levert, M.A., R.P., will be presenting psychology group sessions entitled “Mindfulness for Relief From Stress and Anxiety” for 5 weeks, starting on November 7th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build a more resilient and secure self.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

Dr. Sara Antunes-Alves, C.Psych., will be presenting a psychology group session entitled “Women & Dating: Looking for Love in a Swipe Right Culture“, for 5 weeks starting November 7th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build stronger relationships.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

“This year, IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain) will focus on the vital importance of an individualized, multidisciplinary, and multimodal approach to pain care.” Visit this website for more information: https://www.iasp-pain.org/advocacy/pain-awareness-month/.

« Cette année, l’IASP (International Association for the Study of Pain) se concentrera sur l’importance vitale d’une approche individualisée, multidisciplinaire et multimodale des soins de la douleur. » Visitez ce site web pour plus d’information (en anglais seulement) : https://www.iasp-pain.org/advocacy/pain-awareness-month/.

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day! This day “is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind.” https://www.overdoseday.com/

Aujourd’hui est la journée internationale de sensibilisation aux surdoses ! Cette journée est « la plus grande campagne annuelle au monde visant à mettre fin aux surdoses, à se souvenir sans stigmatisation de ceux qui sont décédés et à reconnaître le chagrin des familles et des amis laissés derrière eux. » https://www.overdoseday.com/.

Dr. Peter Egeto, R.P., C. Psych., will be presenting psychology group sessions entitled “CBT Strategies for Anxiety and Depression: Restoring Calm, Brightening Mood” for 2 weeks, starting October 31st, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build a more resilient and secure self.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

Dr. Kristine Laderoute, C. Psych. will be presenting psychology group sessions entitled “How to Communicate Safely and Effectively with a Narcissistic/Challenging Other” for 5 weeks, starting November 7th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build stronger relationships.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

Dr. Sara Antunes-Alves, C.Psych. & Cristina Radic, B.A., will be presenting psychology group sessions entitled “Women & Dating: Looking for Love in a Swipe Right Culture“, for 5 weeks starting November 7th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build stronger relationships.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

Dr. Julie Beaulac, C. Psych., Registered Psychologist and Consultant, will be presenting a psychology group session entitled “Harnessing the Superpowers of Sleep: Optimizing Your Sleep to Improve Wellness” on November 4th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build a more resilient and secure self.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

Dr. Kristine Laderoute, C. Psych., will be presenting psychology group sessions entitled “After the Relationship Ends: Navigating the Psychological Minefield of Separation and Divorce” for 5 weeks, starting November 5th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build stronger relationships.

*Edit: This psychology group session will be held from 12:00 to 1:30pm.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

Dr. Dino Zuccarini, C. Psych., will be presenting psychology group sessions entitled “Attachment, Self and Narcissism in Couple Relationships” for 4 weeks, starting November 6th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build stronger relationships.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

Sonia Myre, M.A., R.P./P.A., C.C.C. will be presenting a psychology group session entitled “Life Hacks That Work: DBT Skills to Manage Your Emotions” for 4 weeks, starting November 6th, 2024. Don’t miss your chance! Register today to this psychology group session to help you build a more resilient and secure self.

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For any questions or concerns about the group sessions, email us at [email protected].

22 psychology group sessions to help you build “A More Resilient, Secure Self, and Stronger Relationships” starting November 1st, 2024! A bit on the shy side? You can register and attend anonymously. Visit this link for the complete list of group sessions and to register: https://cfir.ca/who-we-help/psychology-group-sessions-workshops-for-the-public/.

22 sessions de groups de psychologie pour vous aider à avoir « Un soi plus sûr et résilient, et des relations interpersonnelles plus solides » offertes dès le 1er novembre 2024 ! Un peu gêné.e ? Vous pouvez vous inscrire et participer aux sessions de façon anonyme. Visitez ce lien pour la liste complète des sessions et pour vous inscrire : https://cfir.ca/who-we-help/psychology-group-sessions-workshops-for-the-public/.

*Veuillez noter que les ateliers seront offerts uniquement en anglais.

Coming November 2024, build “A More Resilient, Secure Self, and Stronger Relationships” with CFIR as we present to you 22 psychology group sessions! Stay tuned for more information about these group sessions.

Dès novembre 2024, développez « Un soi plus sûr et résilient, et des relations interpersonnelles plus solides » avec CPRI grâce aux 22 sessions de groupes de psychologie ! Restez à l’affût pour plus d’informations sur les sessions de groupe.

*Veuillez noter que les ateliers seront offerts uniquement en anglais.

Are you wondering if a psychoeducational assessment is the right type of service for your child/adolescent? “Parents, educators, and healthcare professionals typically seek these assessments to gain a deeper understanding of a child’s learning and behavioral challenges, identify any underlying issues such as learning disabilities, ADHD, or emotional disorders, and formulate tailored intervention plans”.

Our psychometrist, Jean-Phylippe Provencher, M.A., clarifies what they are and how they can serve you in his blog. Learn more about psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents by clicking here: https://cfir.ca/about/blog/understanding-psychoeducational-assessments-with-children-and-teens/.

CFIR-CPRI clinicians offer assessment services to children and adolescents. They are available to conduct a large variety of assessments based on your unique and individualized needs. Book your consultation today to learn more about the assessment that would best meet your needs: https://cfir.ca/home/assessments/.

Les clinicien.ne(s) du CFIR-CPRI offrent des services d’évaluations aux enfants et adolescents. Ils/Elles sont disponibles pour effectuer un large éventail d’évaluations basés sur vos besoins uniques et individuels. Prenez rendez-vous aujourd’hui pour une consultation pour déterminer le type d’évaluation qui répondrait le mieux à vos besoins : https://cfir.ca/fr/accueil/evaluations-2/.

Today, August 12th, is International Youth Day! “The Day gives an opportunity to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions, and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal, and equitable engagement.”

Click here for more information and resources about International Youth Day: https://sdg.iisd.org/events/international-youth-day-2024/.

Aujourd’hui, le 12 août, est la journée internationale de la jeunesse ! « La Journée est l’occasion de célébrer et d’intégrer les voix, les actions et les initiatives des jeunes, ainsi que leur engagement significatif, universel et équitable. »

Visitez ce lien pour avoir accès à des ressources et en apprendre davantage sur la journée internationale de la jeunesse : https://sdg.iisd.org/events/international-youth-day-2024/.

Read our blog on attachment, written by our associate, Dr. Sara Antunes-Alves, C. Psych., by clicking here: https://cfir.ca/about/blog/attachment-styles-why-are-they-important/.

What are the possible benefits to couples therapy?
- Building and/or increasing the emotional and physical intimacy
- Restoring trust
- Improving the communication
- Developing the parenting or co-parenting skills
- Managing a separation/divorce or maintain a positive co-parenting relationship

Contact us today to schedule an initial appointment with one of our clinicians for couples’ therapy: https://cfir.ca/contact-us/initial-appointment/.

Quels sont les bénéfices possibles de la thérapie de couple ?
- Construire et/ou augmenter l’intimité émotionnelle et physique
- Rétablir la confiance
- Améliorer la communication
- Développer les compétences parentales et coparentales
- Gérer une séparation/divorce ou maintenir une relation coparentale positive

Contactez-nous dès aujourd’hui pour prendre rendez-vous avec un.e de nos clinicien.ne(s) pour de la thérapie de couple : https://cfir.ca/fr/nous-contacter/rendez-vous-initial/.

Throughout the months of September and October, some of our psychologists will be offering virtual workshops to physicians. Check out this post for the full list of workshops available.

You can register by clicking here: https://cfir.ca/who-we-help/continuing-professional-development-workshops/ and can email us at [email protected] for any questions regarding the workshops.

Durant les mois de septembre et octobre, certains psychologues du CPRI offriront des ateliers virtuels aux médecins. Lisez notre publication pour avoir la liste complète des ateliers offerts.

Vous pouvez vous inscrire en cliquant ici : https://cfir.ca/fr/qui-aidons-nous/ateliers-de-developpement-professionnel-continu-pour-medecins/ et vous pouvez nous contacter par courriel à [email protected] pour toute question relative aux ateliers.

In this post, we are sharing a few ideas on how you could take care of you emotional and spiritual self.

Click here for more ideas: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/sites/healthpromo/files/self%20care%20assessment%20and%20planning.pdf.

Sous cette publication, nous partageons quelques idées de comment vous pourriez prendre soin de votre soi spirituel et émotionnel.

Cliquez ici pour avoir d’autres idées (site web en anglais seulement) : https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/sites/healthpromo/files/self%20care%20assessment%20and%20planning.pdf.

Not sure how to take care of yourself? Check out our post for a few ideas!

Click here for more self-care strategies: https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/sites/healthpromo/files/self%20care%20assessment%20and%20planning.pdf.

Incertain.es comment prendre soin de vous? Lisez notre publication pour quelques idées !

Cliquez ici pour accéder à plus de stratégies d’autosoins (site web en anglais seulement) : https://www.brown.edu/campus-life/health/services/promotion/sites/healthpromo/files/self%20care%20assessment%20and%20planning.pdf.

Interested in private practice? Our St. Catharines office is seeking supervised practice and autonomous psychologists! Send your resume to our Director of Associates and Training Programs, Joshua Peters, Psy.D., R.P. at [email protected].

Intéressé à la pratique privée ? Notre bureau de St. Catharines est à la recherche de psychologues autonomes et en pratique supervisée ! Envoyez votre C.V. à notre directeur des associés et du programme de formation, Joshua Peters, Psy.D., P.A. à [email protected].

What is the difference between physical and emotional self-care?
The Crisis and Trauma Research Institute (CTRI) defines physical self-care as how we “live, move, and breath”. Examples of physical self-care strategies can be going for a walk, taking a bath, eating and sleeping enough.

Emotional self-care, according to the CTRI is defined as how we “love, care, and are in relationship with ourselves and others”. Examples of this can be to be compassionate with ourselves, to identify our needs and to validate them, as well as to allow ourselves to cry.

Visit this website to learn more about these two types of self-care: https://ctrinstitute.com/blog/4-key-dimensions-self-care/.

Quelle est la différence entre de les stratégies d’auto-soins (self-care) physique et émotionnelles ?
Selon le Crisis and Trauma Research Institute (CTRI), les stratégies d’autosoins physique sont définies comme étant la façon dont nous vivons, bougeons, et respirons. Des exemples de cela peuvent être de prendre une marche, prendre un bain, et de manger et dormir assez.

Les stratégies d’autosoins émotionnelles, selon le CTRI, sont définies comme étant la façon dont nous nous aimons, prenons soins de nous, et sommes en relation avec nous-mêmes et les autres. Des exemples peuvent être la mise de s’offrir de l’autocompassion, d’identifier nos besoins et de les valider, ainsi que de se donner la permission de pleurer.

Visitez ce site web pour en apprendre davantage sur ces deux types de stratégies d’autosoins : https://ctrinstitute.com/blog/4-key-dimensions-self-care/.

Today is International self-care day! “Self-care is about taking care of yourself, and making choices that help your physical and mental health, like eating healthy, getting enough sleep and exercising.” Click on this link to learn more about this day: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2019/07/message-from-the-minister-of-health-international-self-care-day--july-24-2019.html.

Aujourd’hui est la journée internationale des autosoins! « Les autosoins, c’est prendre soin de soi et faire des choix qui ont des effets positifs sur sa santé physique, comme manger sainement, dormir suffisamment et faire de l’exercice. » Cliquez ici pour en apprendre plus sur cette journée : https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/nouvelles/2019/07/message-de-la-ministre-de-la-sante-journee-internationale-des-autosoins--24juillet2019.html.

Register today to one of our workshops offered to physicians. CFIR psychologists are excited to share their knowledge on a variety of topics that will be useful to you, physicians and to your patient care. Click here to access the list of confirmed workshops: https://cfir.ca/who-we-help/continuing-professional-development-workshops/.

Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant à un de nos ateliers offerts aux médecins. Les psychologues du CPRI sont excités de pouvoir partager leurs connaissances sur une variété de sujets qui vous seront utile à vous, médecins, ainsi qu’aux patients à qui vous prodiguez des soins. Cliquez ici pour accéder à la liste d’ateliers qui seront offerts en français : https://cfir.ca/fr/qui-aidons-nous/ateliers-de-developpement-professionnel-continu-pour-medecins/.

« En thérapie, la conscience de soi du client et du thérapeute est essentielle à un processus thérapeutique efficace. »

Lisez ce blog écrit par notre associée, Myriam Hernandez, M.A., P.A., sur la conscience de soi en contexte thérapeutique, en cliquant ici : https://cfir.ca/fr/apropos/blog/la-conscience-de-soi-en-tant-que-competence-en-therapie-et-au-quotidien/.

CFIR-CPRI will be offering workshops to physicians this Fall! Click here for more information: https://cfir.ca/who-we-help/continuing-professional-development-workshops/.

CFIR-CPRI offrira des ateliers aux médecins cet automne ! Cliquez ici pour plus d’informations : https://cfir.ca/fr/qui-aidons-nous/ateliers-de-developpement-professionnel-continu-pour-medecins/.

“So often, many BIPOC-identified people struggle with being seen, heard and validated in society, so it is essential that when they do seek mental health services, that they are paired with a therapist who can support them in a safe-space where their lived racialized experiences are taken into account during treatment.”

Read this blog written by our associate, Teisha Gunness, PsyD., on important questions for the BIPOC community to ask potential therapists: https://cfir.ca/about/blog/two-important-questions-for-the-bipoc-community-to-ask-potential-therapists/.