Are fathers really that important - or have we underestimated their role for too long? In this conversation, we explore the powerful impact a father’s presence has on a child’s emotional, social, and developmental well-being - and what happens when that presence is missing. This talk goes beyond outdated stereotypes and highlights how involved fatherhood […]
Mental Health in the LGBTQIA+ Journey” In honour of Pride Month: Sexuality and Mental Health: How societal pressures, discrimination and stigma affect LGBTQIA+ mental health. Coming Out and Identity Exploration: Navigating personal journeys safely and supportively. This talk explores LGBTQIA+ identity, the mental health impact of stigma and safe, supportive strategies for coming out.
Finding Meaning, Purpose & Inner Alignment This session focuses on the emotional importance of meaning and purpose in mental wellbeing. A therapist will guide participants through how disconnection from purpose often shows up as anxiety, depression, or numbness. You’ll explore what alignment feels like and how to identify what truly matters to you. The talk […]
When to Grit and When to Quit Join us for an illuminating discussion on the biology of persistence and change. We will explore the fine line between healthy resilience and "toxic grit," and why letting go of a goal often triggers a physical threat response in the brain. Drawing on insights from neuroscience and clinical […]
In this talk, we’ll explore the idea that suffering is not a personal failure, but an inherent part of being human—and what psychology can teach us about moving through it. We’ll look at why even “ordinary” life events can feel traumatic, how the nervous system interprets threat, and why some people struggle more than others. […]
This talk explores why our nervous system becomes dysregulated and how stress or past experiences shape our reactions. We will discuss practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, Neurofeedback, and connection that help support a calmer, more regulated nervous system and foster greater emotional balance.
