Understanding Anxiety and Depression
A practical and informative seminar for anyone interested in learning more about understanding and coping with anxiety and depression.
About
This is a Canvas Course and 2-hour practical and informative seminar for anyone interested in learning more about anxiety and depression. You can attend the seminar in-person at Burnaby Campus or by Zoom with the option of joining and interacting online through LiveChat.
What can I learn?
- Learn about the wide range of symptoms of anxiety and depression
- Understand the symptoms of anxiety and depression and maintaining factors that can perpetuate these symptoms
- Learn strategies to manage and help reduce symptoms
- Have access to information about resources for those wanting further help or support
On Canvas, you will also have access to a copy of the seminar slides and helpful resources. These resources are available until the end of term, so feel free to print the ones you are interested in keeping. Additionally, you can share your feedback about the event in the "Quizzes" section.
Schedule for 2023
- Friday, Oct 20
- 1:30-3:30pm followed by a 20 minute Q&A
location_on Surrey Campus & Online
Seminar room location and zoom link will be provided in the Canvas course.
You are also welcome to utilize the resources in the Canvas course at any time, as the seminar is recommended but not required. Click here for access.
Shona Adams
Registered Psychologist #2558
Shona is a Registered Psychologist who trained as a Clinical Psychologist in Oxford, U.K.. She is dual citizen who immigrated to Canada when she was 9 years old, previously living in South Africa, Thailand and Malaysia. She predominantly uses a Human Givens and a CBT approach and is a specialist in treating traumas and complex mental health disorders. She uses a strength-based solution-focused model, working collaboratively to help people understand their difficulties and learn different strategies to interact with them. She is humbly aware of her white privilege and is passionate with facilitating people to reach their full potential within a caring and empowering environment.