This is the first session of the 4-week Busting Barriers module. Registering for Session 1 will secure you a spot for the rest of the module. 

This course focuses on troubleshooting common barriers to weight management. Each session will cover a different topic ranging from lack of motivation & difficulty with goal setting, to emotional eating, time management, and self-sabotage. Classes are designed to increase participants’ self-awareness regarding these issues, demonstrate their impact on behaviour change, and provide strategies/resources to help better manage these obstacles moving forward.

This module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module. .

This 8-week course is designed for individuals struggling with depression and/or low mood. Session topics include: risk factors for depression, medical & behavioral interventions for depression, managing altered thoughts, developing healthy ways to cope with difficult emotions, managing emotional eating, cultivating gratitude, managing stress, navigating grief and unforgiveness, and how to make space for joy in the midst of challenging circumstances.

The course format will include both educational and practical components designed to empower patients to better navigate the challenges of dealing with depression. Sessions will be facilitated by registered psychologist, Dr. Laura Walzak, and OMDI's medical director Dr. Michael Lyon.