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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.
The objectives of this group session are to:
-understand what fatty liver is, and how it is diagnosed
-learn about risk factors that can lead to developing fatty liver
-understand how to optimize metabolic conditions to reduce the risk of complications from fatty liver
There can be many drivers underlying our desire to eat. In this session, we will explore the difference between physical, emotional, and sensory hunger, with a specific focus on managing emotional eating and cravings. Strategies for engaging in more mindful eating practices will be discussed.
As a macronutrient, protein is a powerhouse! It serves numerous critical functions in our body and plays an important role in maintaining our overall health. In this session, we will explore the benefits of protein and discuss the importance of prioritizing an adequate protein intake, especially when creating a calorie deficit for weight loss. Whether it be maintaining our satiety, helping stabilize our blood sugars, or protecting our lean muscle tissue, this macronutrient is an incredibly valuable fuel source. Strategies for using cost-effective protein sources and ideas for incorporating more protein into your diet will be discussed.
This module will be facilitated by Certified Food Addiction Counselor, Sandra Elia who will deliver interactive presentations virtually from Ontario.
Food Addiction Recovery Program Overview
This program will give you the gift of Food Serenity. Food Serenity is returning to a place where food is consumed for nourishment, energy and caring for your body. No longer using food to achieve a feeling, (numbing out, love, stress relief, “getting high”) but rather using food for its rightful purpose.
Mindfulness is a key component of behaviour change and enhances our self-awareness. In this course, you will learn the following aspects of mindfulness: attention to the present moment, automaticity, avoiding judgment, practicing acceptance and compassion, setting goals, managing the ego, and integration.
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 session is facilitated by internist, Dr. Sylvie Galindo. Obesity is a progressive, relapsing, chronic, medical disease that requires ongoing evaluation and treatment like any other chronic disease. In this group, we will discuss other interventions for obesity management beyond long-term lifestyle changes (diet, physical activity, and mental wellness). The physician will review medical interventions (pharmacotherapy/medications and bariatric surgery) and when they might be necessary for a patient to consider and possibly undergo. Medical and surgical interventions do not take the place of lifestyle intervention, but they do provide a patient with additional support for the management of their obesity. Even if you do not wish to consider medication or surgery for weight loss, it is important that you are fully aware of the most up to date options to assist with the management of serious weight problems. This group is mandatory for patients with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 40, or BMI over 35 with at least one obesity-related health condition, and you will receive an e-mail if you have not yet been told about these interventions.
This is the first session of the 4-week Getting Active 101 module. Registering for Session 1 will secure you a spot for the rest of the module.
This course is designed to provide patients with the knowledge and resources they need to help increase their physical activity. Participants will review and discuss common barriers to physical activity, set weekly goals around movement, and learn more about the health benefits and guidelines for specific types of exercise. Community resources (I.e. parks, trails, activity classes, community centers) will be discussed, as well as self-management programs for conditions that impede mobility.
Living Life to the Full is an 8-week course run in conjunction with the Canadian Mental Health Association. Sessions will focus on how to use cognitive behavioral therapy based strategies to address altered thoughts. Participants will learn how to intervene and overcome the vicious cycle of negative thinking. This is a great course for those who struggle with increased stress and low mood. If you are interested in working towards bariatric surgery, then this course is mandatory for our bariatric stream.
**Things to note before you purchase E-book:
1. If you choose eBook you will only get an eBooks, you DONOT get a Physical copy of the book.
2. Due to copyright the e-booklets are NOT downloadable and can only be accessed online through a web browser.
3. Once you purchase and receive the login code to access digital booklets (Non-Printable you are not eligible for the refund.
Please pay for the e-booklets upon registration and before the course starts or order the physical copy through CMHA directly. You will be receiving a login code to access digital booklets online if you do not receive the code by January 31st, 2025 please contact our Program Coordinator, Jinsu Kuruvilla at jinsu@medweight.ca
To pay for the e-booklets, use the link below: [Please copy and paste the link to a browser, instead of clicking on the link]: https://store.medweight.ca/products/living-life-to-the-full-course-digital-booklets-may8th?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web
Please note the e-booklets are for reading only.
If you prefer physical LLTTF workbooks instead of an e-booklet, you can purchase it directly from CMHA using the following link: https://cmha.app.neoncrm.com/
We experience thousands of thoughts a day, many of which are automatic and can escape our notice. Nevertheless, the way we think in various situations can have a great impact on our decision making and behaviours. In this session, we revisit the concept of cognitive restructuring to help address the internal barrier of permission thoughts. These thoughts tend to be in the moment, persuasive, and often misleading. Throughout the session you will be given an opportunity to apply the tool of cognitive restructuring to common situations that can elicit permission thoughts, so you can better navigate this type of thinking going 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.
Topic: Barriers to Physical Intimacy: Understanding & Managing the Impact of Stress and Obesity on Sexual Health
Description: The physiological and psychological impact of stress is pervasive and affects many aspects of our lives. Whether it be the stress of living with a chronic health condition like obesity, life changes, financial stress, work stress, a family illness, etc., stressors and illness often detract from our quality of life in various dimensions. In this session we will explore how stress, illness and sense of self/body image complicate physical intimacy, and we will discuss evidence-based strategies for working around these challenges to optimize your sexual health and sexual pleasure."
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.
There are many misconceptions when it comes to obesity and weight management. In this session, Dr. Lyon will address some of this misleading information and provide a more comprehensive explanation of some of the physiological factors underlying this chronic disease, as well as evidence-based recommendations for treatment. Points of discussion will include: physiological drives of hunger, metabolic responses to weight loss, and reward systems in the brain that impact eating behaviours. Dietary and medical treatment interventions will also be discussed.
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 module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
Lack of nutrition knowledge can pose a significant challenge when it comes to practicing healthy eating and sustainable weight management. In this new 6-week course, we will help you develop a better foundation of nutrition principles as we explore the role of diet in the management and prevention of chronic medical conditions, the unique role of carbohydrates, protein, and fat as fuel sources for the body, as well as skills to help decipher misleading nutrition labels and make informed choices at the grocery store. Our goal is to help you build nutrition and food literacy skills that will empower you to develop your best diet.
This group will be facilitated by our registered dietitian, Veronica Kacinik.
About The Speaker: Veronica is passionate about helping people develop a healthy food-body-mind relationship. She has worked in the field of obesity medicine since 2011 and holds a Level 1 & 2 Certificate in Adult Weight Management from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as a Certification in Principles and Practice of Interdisciplinary Obesity Management from the Canadian Obesity Network & Dietitians of Canada. When it comes to weight management, navigating the overwhelming amount of nutrition information can seem daunting. In this session we will discuss several diets used for weight control, explain key dietary principles of obesity management, and provide tips to help you find your best diet.
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 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 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 group is devoted to discussing which commonly prescribed medications may have unwanted sexual side effects. We hope to empower you to discuss these side effects with your doctors and we will introduce you to some of the pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies used to help address these sexual dysfunctions. The human sexual response cycle will be explored as a tool to help you optimize your sexual functioning and lead to more rewarding sexual experiences, regardless of which medications you are on. 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.
Summertime brings unique opportunities to enjoy seasonal foods and special celebrations. In this session, we will discuss meal planning strategies for picnics and potlucks, introduce ways to remake popular summer treats into healthier options, and demonstrate how to prepare a few recipes that are perfect for this time of year and will help you stick to your nutrition goals. Samples of a variety of dishes will be offered for tasting.
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 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 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 group will be facilitated by our internist, Dr. Sylvie Galindo. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions which include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels. Obesity increases one's chance of having metabolic syndrome. In this session Dr. Galindo will explain how this condition can develop and discuss the risk factors that can contribute to its onset. She will also discuss how we screen for and diagnose this condition, the health risks associated with metabolic syndrome and why it is important to be proactive, as well as strategies for management.
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 module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
Longevity - Combining the wisdom of centenarians with the latest scientific research. In this talk we will discuss... - Lessons learned from the Blue Zones of the world. - How deepening your friendships, developing optimism, kindness, and finding your purpose in life can help you live to 100. - Practical and evidence based guidance from the latest research in neuroscience to make the most of your 70's, 80's and 90's. - The role of stress and negative thinking and how to reduce these factors. - Scientific reasons why moving more can help you find more pleasure, connection, courage, and hope in your life. - How to find happiness, harmony in your life and a renewed zest for living. Presenter: Lynda Montis Lynda is an internationally recognized motivational speaker and entrepreneur. She draws on her formal training as a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a specialty in weight management, her experience as a certified yoga, Pilates and barre instructor, as well as her personal experience losing and maintaining the loss of 42% of her total body weight. Lynda has struggled with weight issues since childhood and after 4 pregnancies decided to dedicate her time and education to the study of nutrition, obesity and movement. She opened a Yoga and Wellness Centre in Richmond Hill, Ontario and began teaching and leading numerous workshops in both movement and weight loss through lifestyle changes including presenting at the Annual Canadian Holistic Nutrition Conference. Lynda is passionate to share numerous tips on ways to increase motivation and willpower as well as how to make changes to destructive habits and personal food environment. She is also looking forward to sharing her current interest in the study of the longest lived cultures of the world and their lessons for us to age with mobility, vibrancy & joy.
Developing your own meal planning tool kit can help you be more successful with your nutrition goals and make home cooking more enjoyable. In this session we will be discussing different cooking appliances and equipment that can help you with self-monitoring your food intake, save time in the kitchen, and produce yummy results that will keep you on track with your health goals.
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.
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.
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.
Preparing meals for one person can present some unique challenges, some of which include: food waste, dietary fatigue from leftovers, difficulty altering calculations for recipes, decreased motivation, and lack of resources/support. In this session we will explore strategies for working through these barriers to make meal planning more feasible and enjoyable as a single person.
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 module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
Are you in need of hitting the reset button? This group is specifically designed for individuals who are looking for support in getting back on track with their health goals. Too often, our progress gets derailed when we beat ourselves up over a lapse with unhealthy behaviours and procrastinate moving forward. In this session, we will provide the opportunity to gain insight from previous lapses, practice self-compassion, and develop a come back plan for moving forward. Everyone loves a good comeback story and this is a great chance to call a timeout as you get ready to write the next chapter on your weight management journey.
In this talk you will... - Learn basic sleep physiology. - Discover the dangers of poor sleep on appetite, blood glucose, cardiovascular disease, cancer, immune function, aging, and Alzheimer's disease. - Recognize factors in your life that are contributing to poor sleep. - Understand the uses and misuses of various sleep aids (alcohol, THC, CBD, melatonin, and sedatives). - Learn sleep hygiene techniques to start sleeping better tonight!
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 module is for registered participants only. If you have successfully registered for Session 1, your spot is secured for the rest of the module.
5pm» Trailblazing Change 8@5:00pm Planning, Practice and Persevering