{"product_id":"growing-through-trauma-course-with-dr-laura-walzak-copy-1","title":"Growing Through Trauma Course with Dr. Laura Walzak","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGro\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ewing Through Trauma\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink about your favourite or most memorable tale...most good stories have tragedy\/loss and a moment where all hope seems lost. But every good story also has courage, resilience, and the ability to prevail in the face of life's inevitable challenges. In the spirit of Aesop's fables, there may not always be a fairytale ending for our lives like we see in Disney movies, but there are valuable lessons to be learned about the human spirit's potential to overcome hardships. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGrowing Through Trauma\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e our aim is to equip you with the knowledge and tools to move forward \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e your trauma as part of your story. This 4-week course has an evidence-based focus on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA) Education\u003c\/strong\u003e (understanding trauma and its effects)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB) Skill-building\u003c\/strong\u003e (practical coping, emotional regulation, resilience tools). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe will explore topics including:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic Criteria for Trauma-related Disorders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClinical Treatment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Neurobiology of Trauma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrauma's link to Obesity and Food Addiction. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will also learn applied skills to manage trauma-related distress and have the (optional) opportunity to participate in interactive group discussions. Participants will be able to ask questions to co-facilitators Dr. Walzak and Dr. Lyon, as well as gain access to a series of post-course worksheets and other resources.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Live 90 min Zoom sessions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePost-course worksheets and session resources (incl. key slides)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWeek 1: Foundations - Understanding Trauma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWeek 2: The Body and Emotions in Trauma Recovery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWeek 3: Rebuilding Safety \u0026amp; Connection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWeek 4: Post-traumatic Growth- Integration, Resilience, and Next Steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etarts - November 5th, 2026, 7:00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - 8:30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost: $50 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Please note that the clinic will not be providing refunds after the program starts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration deadline: November 3rd, 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Facilitator:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"isPasted\"\u003eDr. Laura Walzak holds a doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology from Simon Fraser University and is currently obtaining licensure as a registered clinical psychologist in BC. She completed her residency at Vancouver Coastal Health (CPA-accredited) and has experience in a variety of medical psychology settings including pre\/post surgical assessment, oncology, concussion and brain injury recovery, and chronic disease management. She now serves as a clinician providing trauma-informed psychological services to veterans and RCMP members at the BC Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Walzak brings a unique blend of experience to the team through her specialized training in Neuropsychology and background in the assessment and treatment of trauma disorders. She has a deep appreciation for the experiences and resiliency of her clients and feels honoured to work with them on their health journeys. Outside of work Laura enjoys connecting with nature, trying to cook the latest viral recipe, and keeping busy chasing after her two sons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Co-facilitator:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"isPasted\"\u003eDr. Michael Lyon is a published researcher in the fields of nutrition, appetite regulation, dietary fibre, and blood sugar regulation. He completed a three year family practice residency in 1988 and \u003cspan\u003ehas been a National Team Physician. His practice has focused upon sports and fitness medicine, nutrition, lifestyle modification, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavioral therapy and obesity medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Lyon has spent the majority of his career pioneering and practicing obesity medicine. He was the first physician in BC to become Board Certified in Obesity Medicine through the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He is passionate about empowering individuals to overcome both physical and psychological challenges so they can enjoy their healthiest and best quality of life. As the medical director of the Obesity Medicine \u0026amp; Diabetes Institute, he is constantly looking into innovative and evidence-based treatments to better serve his patients. Dr. Lyon is thrilled to be a special guest and co-facilitator in the upcoming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowing Through Trauma \u003c\/em\u003ecourse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Medical Weight Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44034430074915,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1494\/2980\/files\/GrowingThroughTrauma_Newsletter_November2026.jpg?v=1791575070","url":"https:\/\/store.medweight.ca\/products\/growing-through-trauma-course-with-dr-laura-walzak-copy-1","provider":"Medical Weight Management","version":"1.0","type":"link"}