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Course Description

Hot topics in mental health are constantly emerging and evolving. Staying current in your knowledge and contributing to community conversations and support is critical to professional and personal development. Each year from September to June we will offer monthly CBT Lunch and Learns. These 60 minute sessions will include a 45 minute presentation on a current trend, topic or issue in mental health followed by a 15 minute Q&A session. Lunch and Learns are offered remotely through Zoom.

The CBT Lunch and Learn series is not eligible for any discounts.

Lunch and Learn sessions are not recorded. There are no slides or handouts provided.

Notes

For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:

Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-5128

Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

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Section Title
November: Creating Optimistic Outlooks to Increase your Joy
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Dates
Nov 06, 2024
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
1.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $20.00
Section Notes

Instructor: Thomas Brown, MSW, RSW

Location: This webinar is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Webinar Description

We can be incredibly mired in old, overused and over-rehearsed ways of being that include negative thinking, unhelpful behaviours and unbalanced images of ourselves. With practice and rehearsal, we can construct adaptive and positive ways of being and rehearse them to increase our sense of joy and flourish.  Join this CBT Lunch and Learn to explore this for yourself and those with whom you work. 

Section Title
December: CBT Tips on Having Confidence
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Dates
Dec 04, 2024
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
1.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $20.00
Section Notes

Instructor: Thomas Brown, MSW, RSW

Location: This webinar is being held remotely through Zoom.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Webinar Description

High self confidence and self esteem have historically been big predictors of happiness. Moving towards self confidence and self acceptance, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy can provide clear tips on how to improve these experiences on a day-to-day basis. In this Lunch and Learn, join us in embracing more self confidence and self acceptance, so you can connect to your happiest self. 

Section Title
January: Good Habit Stacking -- CBT Tips for How to Reach your Goals
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Dates
Jan 08, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
1.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $20.00
Section Notes

Instructor: Charity Fleming, MSW, RSW

Location: This webinar is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Webinar Description

Create the life you truly desire by identifying and pursuing your goals in a meaningful and effective way. Join us in reviewing the most proven psychological techniques to increase your strategic life vision and build good habits.

Section Title
February: An Introduction to Behavioural Experimentation and Exposure Therapy
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Dates
Feb 05, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
1.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $20.00
Section Notes

Instructor: Thomas Brown, MSW, RSW

Location: This webinar is being held remotely through Zoom.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Webinar Description

Behavioural experiments and exposure therapy are two frontline CBT interventions that are commonly used in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma and other challenges. In this lunch and learn, learn about these powerful interventions, when to use them in treatment and basic techniques.

Section Title
March: Leaving Perfectionism Behind for a More Balanced Life
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Dates
Mar 05, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
1.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $20.00
Section Notes

Instructor: Thomas Brown, MSW, RSW

Location: This webinar is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Webinar Description

Perfectionism is insidious and creeps into our lives, robbing us of contentment, ease and balance.  It drives us to strive for impossible standards which leaves us feeling exhausted and frustrated. In this CBT Lunch and Learn we will discuss opening up to our imperfections and accepting and embracing our humanity… we may also challenge ourselves to leave some dirty dishes in the sink.  

Section Title
April: Letting Go of Rumination
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Dates
Apr 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
1.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $20.00
Section Notes

Instructor: Thomas Brown, MSW, RSW

Location: This webinar is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Webinar Description

Sometimes we think that thinking something over and over and over and over and over will help us to accomplish a goal or solve a problem when, in actuality, it often leads us to feeling worn out and stuck. In this CBT Lunch and Learn we will explore what drives unhelpful rumination and how we can move out of it in active and concrete ways. 

Section Title
May: Overcoming Emotional Eating
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Dates
May 07, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
1.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $20.00
Section Notes

Instructor: Thomas Brown, MSW, RSW

Location: This webinar is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Webinar Description

Sometimes certain behaviours we use help us to achieve a certain feeling or relieve another feeling even though the behaviour itself is not entirely helpful or healthy. We can use elements of CBT to observe our behaviours and work towards healthier, longer lasting coping strategies.

Section Title
June: The Use of AI in Exposure Work
Type
Remote
Days
W
Time
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Dates
Jun 11, 2025
Schedule and Location
Total Hours
1.0
Delivery Options
Remote  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee non-credit $20.00
Section Notes

Instructor: Thomas Brown, MSW, RSW

Location: This webinar is being held remotely through Zoom. 

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Webinar Description

Artificial intelligence (AI) is developing quickly and can be a useful tool in our clinical work. In this lunch and learn we will discuss the use of AI to create scripts as well as images to use in exposure and response prevention work. This is a great tool when working with kids, teens and adults.

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