March: Relationship Course (early bird rate), Podcast Workplace Violence, Upcoming Zoom Sessions |
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Dear friends & colleagues, After two years of this pandemic, the statistics are starting to look more hopeful. How are you emerging? Have your relationships been affected? A perplexing combination of too much togetherness and too much isolation has put a strain on many marriages and relationships. If you are experiencing relationship stress or are looking to enhance your relationship, the good news is that you can learn how to make your partnership stronger than ever. For motivated individuals, there is potential for deepening intimacy through greater understanding, radical acceptance, and commitment to growth. Physicians and participants from my parenting, mindfulness, and burnout courses have been asking for a relationship program that has the same effective recipe of mindful self-awareness, interpersonal connection, and practical strategies to enhance, renew, and even repair strain in their relationships. I'm delighted to offer the 8-week series: TUNE IN to Relationships, starting Sunday, April 10th at 1pm Eastern. Participants may attend on their own or with a partner. There is no additional cost for the partner. Space is limited. Regular rate: $800 (+HST). Early bird rate: $400 (+HST) until March 28th, 2022. This 8-week live interactive online course is designed to help participants build healthier, more satisfying, and more intimate relationships. Weekly support and step-by-step strategies empower individuals with the skills they need to promote lasting and fulfilling partnerships. Get details here or read further below. Canadian physicians are also welcome to attend a talk on "Relationship Tips for Busy Doctors" on March 3rd at 7pm Eastern that I am delivering for Joule's Early Career Learning Series. See link below. Read below for details on these & other offerings |
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Registration Open! TUNE IN to Relationships (Mindful Couples Course) 8-week Series - Live Interactive Online Zoom Sundays 1-2:30pm Eastern, Apr 10 - May 29, 2022 This series is designed to support individuals and couples wanting to make their relationship stronger, healthier, more intimate, and more enjoyable. Each session will start with a mindful arrival practice followed by step-by-step instruction on how to better understand and TUNE IN to your relationship. The TUNE IN method will provide you with knowledge, practical skills, and exercises to help you get unstuck from even long-standing difficulties and find greater happiness and peace in your partnership. You are welcome to attend the weekly sessions on your own or with your partner. In this series, you will learn how to: - better understand yourself and your partner
- communicate your needs and wants without triggering defensiveness
- share feedback safely and effectively
- increase trust in your relationship
- negotiate roles & logistics
- build greater intimacy
- create habits that support a healthy and lasting relationship
You may attend on your own or with your partner. There is no additional fee for your partner. Note: this is a safe, welcoming, inclusive space for all couples. Regular rate: $800 Early bird rate: $400 (by March 27, 2022) Note: you may contact marcia@drkostenuik.com to request a compassionate fee reduction TO REGISTER: A. Send fee by e-transfer to marcia@drkostenuik.com (Please be sure to add HST based on your provincial rate, e.g. Ontario 13%) B. Email registration info to marcia@drkostenuik.com (click "register now" button below to download fillable form) |
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Join the Virtual Grad Lounge! Meet with Marcia live online every month to ask questions and discuss new themes. Last month we focused on Hobbies and the importance of having interests and fun outside of work. What a lively conversation, and thanks for all the great sharing and resources! Next Virtual Grad Lounge is: March 29th, 12-1pm Eastern Pre-register here The Virtual Grad Lounge is open to current and past students of Dr. Kostenuik's online or on-demand courses. |
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Podcast Sound Mind: "Code White" Addressing Workplace Violence (WPV) In this podcast hosted by Dr. Caroline Gérin-Lajoie of the Canadian Medical Association, Dr. Kostenuik answers questions about Workplace Violence (WPV) in the Emergency Department and clinical settings and gives strategies on how to address it. Dr. Howard Ovens introduces the podcast with stories of his personal experiences with workplace violence as an emergency room physician. Listen or Get Transcript here |
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Personal Coaching with Dr. Marcia Kostenuik Personal coaching focuses on helping you achieve your goals and provides the structure, skills, support, and honest feedback needed to help you achieve results. Dr. Kostenuik has worked in acute care, primary care, urgent care, and medical psychotherapy and understands physicians. She uses her broad knowledge of medicine, psychology, neuroscience, communication skills, interpersonal skills, practice management, leadership, parenting, and mindfulness to support her clients. Marcia believes in helping individuals gain deep insights and practical skills. Her clients report many "ah-hah" moments and feel empowered to make effective changes. Your coaching goals may include: -preventing burnout -improving work/life balance -enhancing parenting & relationship skills If you are on this mailing list you can request to book a session for $250/hr. Space is very limited. Email marcia@drkostenuik.com for details or read more here |
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To book a speaking engagement or personal coaching contact marcia@drkostenuik.com |
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BRIEF BIO Dr. Marcia Kostenuik MD FCFP CFPC BSc is a physician, teacher, speaker, and personal coach. As a medical psychotherapist and a former emergency room physician, she brings a practical approach to wellness and mental health. She created Psychological First Aid Tools for COVID-19, facilitates peer support groups for the Canadian Medical Association, and is a peer guide in mental health for the Ontario College of Family Physicians. Her current clinical practice involves treating physicians suffering from burnout, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties. Her academic work includes teaching psychotherapy and practice management skills to medical residents. Dr. Kostenuik created and teaches online courses in mindfulness, meditation, parenting, stress reduction, and burnout prevention. She speaks to organizations about wellness and provides coaching in interpersonal and communication skills. She has been awarded the Daniel Glazier Award by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for her work in mental health and suicide prevention and is a member of the board of directors of the Medical Psychotherapy Association of Canada. Marcia is also a wife, a mother of two, enjoys spending time with her dogs, and is a registered yoga instructor. For more information: drkostenuik.com or MDstressreduction.com. Contact: marcia@drkostenuik.com |
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