This month: ABC123 Tool recorded practice, Mindful Couples Series (early bird rate), Try Yoga Nidra |
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Dear friends & colleagues, Before I share new tools and offerings, how are you doing? I wish we could sit down for tea or a hot chocolate with mini-marshmallows and whip cream as I make for my 13-year old! One of my favourite things to do is catch up with colleagues and friends and hear how they are doing. I guess it's not surprising that coaching and psychotherapy suit me well. Pre-pandemic, I worked at an in-person office and knew all of my patients' hot drink orders, including herbal teas, apple cider with its soothing aroma, and, yes, hot chocolate with mini-marshmallows. As a physician, I have no formal training as a barista, but my psychotherapy patients felt cared for as I served them. Although my office was quaint and welcoming, shifting to online coaching and psychotherapy has been a wonderful transition. Now my clients brew their own "cuppa", but we still connect in such a meaningful way. They feel heard, understood, and empowered, all from the convenience of their home or office. I'm also able to connect with those from near and far. As I look ahead to this new year, 2022, I also reflect on what I have experienced as an exciting and interesting career. I started in emergency medicine, ran a family practice, worked in urgent care, taught many students and residents, and even became a registered yoga instructor on the side. I love what I do and am grateful for the knowledge I have gained from all aspects of my work and training. As a therapist and coach, I am able to share strategies and insights that have helped me, my patients, and my peers over these past decades as a physician. Do you love what you do? Do you feel fulfilled? Are you well-aligned to your current roles? Are there some tweaks that could help you either enjoy your work more or shift into something more suitable? In my Recharge to Prevent or Overcome Burnout Course (now available on-demand), I share tools that help you "know thyself" and make small or large changes in your life or attitudes that can help you enjoy your work and home life more. It is important to consider your heart's desires, personality, strengths, weaknesses, and practical needs. This worthwhile process can lead to much greater contentment, joy, and peace. If you are looking for help finding more satisfaction in your work, personal, or family life, feel free to contact me to see if personal coaching is right for you. You might also like to learn more about the Recharge program and how you can get started on it today. In This Newsletter... As promised, I have made a recording of the ABC123 Psychological First Aid Tool I created for Covid-19. It accompanies the talks I give and the printable PDFs of the tools available on my website. This recording can be used as a daily practice or as needed to help you feel grounded, calm, and capable. You can use these tools to help yourself or others. You are invited to try a live Yoga Nidra practice Feb 28th, 12-1pm Eastern. Join me on Zoom and be guided in a practice that is deeply relaxing and renewing. Also called "yogic sleep", this practice is ideally done lying down (e.g. on a couch, yoga mat, the floor) or in a reclined position. As usual, I will also be facilitating a variety of free sessions for Canadian physicians this month with the CMA Wellness Connection. Learn how to identify & address distress in physicians; get parenting support; learn how to reduce stress and get organized, and try walking meditation. New: Mindful Couples Series This 8-week live interactive online course is designed to help couples build healthier communication and greater intimacy. Participants will learn key elements that create a lasting and fulfilling partnership. Read below to learn about early bird pricing and more. Details on All Offerings Below |
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You Are Invited: Try a Yoga Nidra Practice "Yogic Sleep" Deep Relaxation Practice Hosted by Dr. Marcia Kostenuik. Open to all. No fee. Space is limited. Pre-register here: Feb 28, 12-1pm Eastern Be prepared for deep relaxation as Dr. Marcia Kostenuik guides you in this Yoga Nidra practice. No experience is necessary. Learn how Yoga Nidra can help reduce stress, resolve longstanding emotional difficulties, improve night-time sleep, and induce a relaxation response. Participate in an experiential practice where you will simply listen and be invited to allow your body and mind to rest and recover.
Dr. Marcia Kostenuik MD FCFP CFPC BSc RYT is a physician, medical psychotherapist, personal coach, and registered yoga instructor trained in Yoga Nidra.
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It's finally here! I receive many requests for the Psychological First Aid Tools I developed for Covid-19. You can access the tools, instructions, and PDFs here. When I present the tools at live sessions, I guide the ABC123 experiential practice and have been promising a recording so that you can use it any time - well, here it is! ABC123 Tool guided practice. |
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Early Bird Special... The pandemic has put a strain on marriages and couples by highlighting areas of difficulty and creating new challenges. Support is available! Mindful Couples Series 8-week Course - Live Interactive Online Wednesdays 1-3 pm Eastern Apr 6 - May 25, 2022 Participants of the Mindful Parenting Course and the Mindfulness & Meditation Series have been asking for a series designed for couples and marriage. I am pleased to be offering the Mindful Couples Series to help support individuals and couples wanting to make their relationship stronger, healthier, more intimate, and more enjoyable. In this series, you will learn how to: better understand yourself and your partner, communicate your needs and wants without triggering defensiveness, increase trust in your relationship, safely share feedback and solve logistical problems, build greater intimacy, and create the key elements of 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 (before Mar 3), $550 (Mar 4-17) For details & to pre-register: email marcia@drkostenuik.com |
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Feeling Burned Out? Take the Recharge Course & Feel Better Soon! RECHARGE to Prevent or Overcome Burnout On-Demand Course 8 Video Recordings + 8 Session Notes & Action Plans Over 8 hours of recordings with Dr. Marcia Kostenuik Bonus Video: How to Say 'No' Kindly (and without the guilt!) Regular fee: $800 Reduced fee for newsletter subscribers: $550 Satisfaction guarantee: email marcia@drkostenuik for a refund if you are not satisfied Testimonial I just finished this course and can highly recommend it!!! The multiple sessions really helped me with personal accountability... Each week was a very different topic and they gave me the words, tools, insight and power to make the big and small changes in my life that really needed to be made. I was burned out, like so many, and finally feel like I can breathe again. Still a ways to go, but at least I feel I am on the path now. -Canadian physician |
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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 "Priorities" and had an engaged and helpful discussion with practical strategies (remember to list your priorities horizontally, not vertically!) The Virtual Grad Lounge is open to current and past students of Dr. Kostenuik's online or on-demand courses, including: - Mindful Parenting Course
- Mindfulness & Meditation
- Recharge to Prevent or Overcome Burnout
- Finding Stillness through Mindfulness, Meditation, & Yoga Nidra
Next Virtual Grad Lounge is Feb 22nd 12-1pm Eastern You will automatically receive an email invite (all past/current course participants) |
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Personal Online 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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