In this talk we will delve into the details of evidence-based approaches, tips, and tricks to optimizing and enhancing your pleasure and sexual response. By augmenting mental and physical arousal and introducing mindfulness strategies we can help overcome medical and stress-related challenges to our sexual functioning. This talk will help empower you to make the changes needed to help you improve your sex life! All genders welcome.

Speaker's Bio: Dr. Shauna Correia, B. Eng, MDCM, FRCPC, undertook her medical training at McGill University before completing residency in psychiatry at Dalhousie University. She now serves as clinical faculty with the University of British Columbia (UBC) and works as a psychiatrist and sexual medicine specialist. In her main role at the province's tertiary care clinic, the BC Centre for Sexual Medicine (BCCSM), in Vancouver she assesses and treats men, women, individuals and couples referred for a wide variety of sexual difficulties and concerns (including sexual dysfunctions and sexual pain syndromes). She is involved in several research projects involving the optimization of sexual functioning and the role of mindfulness. She is currently serving as the Sexuality Theme Lead in the UBC Faculty of Medicine undergraduate education program. Outside of work Shauna enjoys travelling, hiking, skiing, dancing and spending time with her dog Seiki, a certified therapy dog.

While the holidays are often times of great pleasure, they also present some unique challenges that can increase the likelihood of weight regain and/or relapse with unhealthy behaviours. Whether it be holiday work parties, family gatherings, special treats on display at grocery stores, or navigating other stressors associated with this time of year, it is helpful to have a game plan going into these high-risk situations. In this session, we will provide strategies that can help you stay on track with your health goals while enjoying this special season. We strongly recommend attending this group to set yourself up for success during the holidays.