Psychology Month is celebrated every February to highlight the contributions of Canadian psychology and to teach Canadians how psychology works to help them live healthy and happy lives, help their communities flourish, help their employers create effective workplaces, and help their governments develop good policies.
To read more about the Canada wide program see:
Canadian Psychological Association
Recovery Hamilton runs weekly meetings where we discuss methods to address anxiety and depression. You can always learn more though, and this month the Hamilton Public Library is hosting a collection of events sponsored by area experts. Subjects explored include managing emotions, dealing with anxiety and depression, sleeplessness, mindfulness, and other topics. See:
Events Run by the Hamilton Public Library
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Tackling Anxiety: Strategies for Managing and Coping with Anxiety
Tue Feb 06, 2018, 7:00 PM
Westdale Branch, 955 King Street West
Anxiety is a common emotion that is often experienced in response to stressful or threatening situations and life events. Join us for a discussion about strategies and techniques to effectively cope with anxiety.
Being Mindful: The Basics of Mindfulness Meditation
Tue Feb 06, 2018, 7:00 PM
Turner Park Branch, 352 Rymal Road East
Being Mindful: The Basics of Mindfulness Meditation
Thu Feb 08, 2018, 6:30 PM
Sherwood Branch, 467 Upper Ottawa Street
Mindfulness meditation has been shown to have numerous benefits. It can prevent depression, reduce anxiety, help people manage stress, and even improve immune system functioning.
Tackling Anxiety: Strategies for Managing and Coping with Anxiety
Sat Feb 10, 2018, 11:30AM
Terryberry Branch, 100 Mohawk Road West
Anxiety is a common emotion that is often experienced in response to stressful or threatening situations and life events. Join us for a discussion about strategies and techniques to effectively cope with anxiety.
Managing Big Emotions
Wed Feb 21, 2018, 6:30 PM
Central Library, 55 York Boulevard
Do you feel like your emotions sometimes control you? Are they overwhelming and difficult to manage? Join us to learn about the function of emotions and practical strategies to help manage how you feel and cope with difficult situations.
Pillow Talk: Strategies for Managing Insomnia
Thu Feb 22, 2018, 7:00 PM
Westdale Branch, 955 King Street West
Sleep difficulties are common during times of stress but can become chronic, leading to insomnia. This talk will explain the difference between normal and problematic sleep and will provide strategies for preventing and managing insomnia. These strategies are based on the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), the gold standard treatment for insomnia.
Being Mindful: The Basics of Mindfulness Meditation
Sat Feb 24, 2018, 1:30 PM
Dundas Branch, 55 Cootes Dr.
Mindfulness meditation has been shown to have numerous benefits. It can prevent depression, reduce anxiety, help people manage stress, and even improve immune system functioning.
For a Complete List of Hamilton Public Library Events See:
http://www.hpl.ca/season/all/psychology-month
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