April Offerings-Last chance to join Relationship Series-Evidence for Supplement Use in Mental Health? |
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Dear Friends & Colleagues, April Newsletter Offerings Listed Further Below How are you feeling this spring? I'm enjoying the warmer weather, but many of us are also experiencing ongoing uncertainty related to the pandemic, plus looming concern and grief related to news of devastation and fighting in Ukraine and Russia. These are reminders that there is much in life over which we have little or no control. Experiencing feelings of lack of control can be very uncomfortable and anxiety-provoking. I encourage patients and clients to allow themselves to feel their feelings. What emotions are you experiencing? Can you be understanding with yourself, as you might be with a friend or patient? Validating our feelings helps us avoid the secondary pain of judging ourselves for how we feel. In the Finding Stillness through Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga Nidra series, we practice being mindful of our emotions and learn how to work with them in a meaningful way. (To join this series read further below). In this month's Virtual Grad Lounge, we will discuss the theme of "Letting Go". Radically accepting our emotions can help us get "unstuck" from unhealthy patterns. Acceptance, seemingly paradoxically, leads to change. Practice: Can you be kind to yourself when you experience difficult emotions? Could you encourage yourself instead of criticizing yourself? Could you adjust your self-talk to be a little gentler? Although painful emotions and suffering do eventually pass, try to be compassionate with yourself while they are present. Remember to also get support and validation from friends, colleagues, and family or a professional if needed. -Marcia April Offerings This month I'm delighted to offer you a live interactive session and interview with Dr. Jonathan Prousky ND, an award-winning expert in supplements and mental health who will shed light on which supplements work - and which don't. Learn how to improve energy, mood, sleep, and libido and get details on dosing, interactions, and side effects. Pre-register here for the free session - open to all - April 25th at 12-1pm Eastern. Submit your questions! Last chance to join TUNE IN to Relationships - the series starts this Sunday, April 10th at 1pm Eastern. Learn how to build a healthier and more satisfying and intimate relationship. Join the weekly live sessions on your own or with your partner and receive video recordings, written modules, and step-by-step strategies. Special rate for newsletter members: $550+HST (regular rate: $800). Get details here or reply to this email to join. If you are looking for one-on-one support: Personal coaching can enhance your skills in parenting, relationships, leadership, time management, and organization. (Email marcia@drkostenuik.com to book a session) Details here Read below for details on these & other offerings |
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UPCOMING FREE SESSIONS April 2022 Is There Evidence for Supplement Use in Mental Health & Wellness? Dr. Marcia Kostenuik interviews Dr. Jonathan Prousky Pre-register here: Mon April 25th 12-1pm Eastern Open to All. Hosted by Dr. Marcia Kostenuik. (Register to receive a post-session recording) Details further below, or click link above Psychological First Aid Lunch & Learn Dr. Marcia Kostenuik will present practical tools for responding to emotional distress in self and others. Experiential practice included. No pre-registration required.* Live Zoom Meeting Link Below (you will need the Passcode: 037470): Tues April 19th 12-1pm Eastern *Open to medical residents in Ontario Please share with Ontario medical residency programs. Organized by McMaster medical resident/PARO representative |
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Last Chance to Register For... TUNE IN to Relationships A Mindful Couples Course 8-week Series - Live Interactive Online Zoom Sundays 1-2:30pm Eastern, Apr 10 - May 29, 2022 Make your relationship stronger, healthier, more intimate, and more enjoyable. The TUNE IN method will provide you with knowledge, practical skills, and exercises to help you find greater happiness and peace in your partnership. Attend weekly sessions on your own or with your partner. Includes weekly live sessions, video recordings, and written modules. More Details Regular rate: $800 Special rate for newsletter members: $550 Note: you may contact marcia@drkostenuik.com to request a compassionate fee reduction There is no additional fee for a partner attending. Note: this is a safe, welcoming, inclusive space for all couples. TO REGISTER: A. Send fee (incl. HST) by e-transfer to marcia@drkostenuik.com B. Email registration info to marcia@drkostenuik.com |
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In this free live interactive session, I will interview Dr. Jonathan Prousky about which supplements are effective and safe for sleep, anxiety, energy, mood, libido, and much more! Get details and ask questions about dosing, interactions, and contraindications. This is your chance to find out the truth about supplements. Mon Mar 25th 12-1pm Eastern Zoom Pre-registration required This session is free, open to all, and hosted by Dr. Marcia Kostenuik. Register to receive a post-session recording Dr. Jonathan Prousky, ND, MSc, MA, RP is the Chief Naturopathic Medical Officer at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (Toronto, Ontario). He has spent over 20 years advocating for patients that wish to receive integrative care to help their mental health struggles. He was the first naturopathic doctor to receive the “Orthomolecular Doctor of the Year” award in 2010, and later to be inducted into the Orthomolecular Hall of Fame in 2017. Dr. Prousky is the author of more than 60 publications, and several texts including Anxiety: Orthomolecular Diagnosis and Treatment, and the Textbook of Integrative Clinical Nutrition. |
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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 self-care with strategies to help you create a plan tailored to your needs with a reliable system to keep you on track. I showed you some of my favourite products - like almond oil, rose water, and special loose leaf teas - and heard your tips too! Many of you are successfully using Scheduling and Habits (from the RECHARGE program) to help make your new self-care practices stick. One participant kindly spontaneously sang us a song, and we finished by learning how to do a facial massage - what a fun session! I hope you can join us this month... Next Virtual Grad Lounge is: April 26th, 12-1pm Eastern (Pre-register by clicking above)** Theme: "Letting Go" & Working with Uncertainty **The Virtual Grad Lounge is open to current and past students of Dr. Kostenuik's online and on-demand courses. |
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Finding Stillness with Mindfulness, Meditation & Yoga Nidra Next session: Mon April 11th at 8-9pm Eastern Current registrants will automatically receive a live Zoom link & reminder email/text. A pro-rated membership is available to those interested in joining this year's (2022) monthly series. More info on the Finding Stillness series is here. Email marcia@drkostenuik.com to join. |
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Personal Coaching Personal coaching focuses on helping you achieve your goals and provides the structure, skills, support, and honest feedback needed to help you achieve results. Email marcia@drkostenuik.com for details or read more here |
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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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