February marks Psychology Month in British Columbia, and the BC Psychological Association (BCPA) is putting on 15 free public presentations throughout the Lower Mainland in the month of February to help raise awareness of the role psychology plays in our lives.
The BCPA has partnered with local libraries and the Centre for Mindfulness Canada to put on these presentations in support of the community to bring British Columbians information about how to sustain positive mental health.
Presentation topics include:
- Understanding and managing anxiety in children
- Mindfulness for resilient teenagers
- Gender identity in children and youth
- Sustaining healthy relationships with children and partners
- Striving for perfection versus striving for excellence
These free talks are sponsored by BCPA:
| Date & Time | Title/Presenter | Location/Contact |
| Tuesday, Feb 5
7:00-8:00 p.m. |
Persisting Pain and How to Manage Your Chronic Pain
Dr. Patrick Myers & Ms. Lynnaea Northey |
Port Moody Public Library
100 Newport Drive, Port Moody |
| Thursday, Feb 7
7:00-8:30 p.m. |
Ask a Psychologist: Staying Connected
Dr. Marilyn Chotem, Dr. Veronica Kallos-Lilly, Dr. Anna Khaylis, Dr. Patrick Myers, Dr. Rotem Regev and Dr. Michael Sheppard |
VPL Central Branch
350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver |
| Thursday, Feb 7
7:00-8:00 p.m. |
Mindfulness: An Effective Way to Reduce Stress and Increase Well-Being Dr. Erika Horwitz | Port Moody Public Library
100 Newport Drive, Port Moody |
| Monday, Feb 11
7:00-8:30 p.m. |
The Superpower of Love: How to Unleash It & Upgrade Your Relationships in Our Disconnected World | Dr. Rotem Regev | VPL Central Branch
350 West Georgia St., Vancouver |
| Tuesday, Feb 12
7:00-8:30 p.m. |
Helping Children Chase Away Worry: Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children | Ms. Semiramis du Sautoy & Ms. Beverly Kort | BPL McGill Branch
4595 Albert Street, Burnaby |
| Saturday, Feb 16
11:00-12:30 p.m. |
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat |
Centre for Mindfulness Canada
107-3711 Delbrook Ave, North Van |
| Saturday, Feb 16
1:00-2:30 p.m. |
Enhancing Resilience & Psychological Well-Being
Dr. Alina Sotskova |
VPL Britannia Branch
1661 Napier Street, Vancouver |
| Monday, Feb 19
7:00-8:30 p.m. |
Persisting Pain and How to Manage your Chronic Pain
Dr. Patrick Myers & Ms. Sarika Vadrevu |
VPL Renfrew Branch
2969 E. 22 Ave, Vancouver |
| Thursday, Feb 21
7:00-8:30 p.m. |
Striving for Perfection Versus Striving for Excellence
Dr. Patrick Myers & Dr. Linda Stull |
Dunbar Community Centre
4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver |
| Saturday, Feb 23
11:00-12:30 p.m. |
Be the Best Version of Yourself
Dr. Sara David |
Dunbar Community Centre
4747 Dunbar Street, Vancouver |
| Sunday, Feb 24
3:00-4:00 p.m. |
Mindfulness for Resilient Teenagers
Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat |
Centre for Mindfulness Canada
107-3711 Delbrook Ave, North Van |
| Monday, Feb 25
7:00-8:00 p.m. |
Helping Children Chase Away Worry: Understanding and Managing Anxiety in Children | Ms. Samiramis du Sautoy & Ms. Beverly Kort | Port Moody Public Library
100 Newport Drive, Port Moody |
| Tuesday, Feb 26
4:00-5:30 p.m. |
How to Become a Mental Health Ambassador | Dr. Rosa Wu
(talk in English & Mandarin) |
Richmond Public Library
100-7700 Minoru Gate, Richmond |
| Thursday, Feb 28
7:00-8:30 p.m. |
Learning About Gender Identity in Children and Youth Anywhere
Dr. Wallace Wong |
VPL Kitsilano Branch
2425 MacDonald Street, Vancouver |
| Thursday, Feb 28
7:00-8:30 p.m. |
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat |
Centre for Mindfulness Canada
107-3711 Delbrook Ave, North Van |
