{"product_id":"navigating-grief-depression-over-the-holidays-with-dr-laura-walzak","title":"Navigating Grief \u0026 Depression Over The Holidays with Dr. Laura Walzak","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNavigating Grief \u0026amp; Depression During the Holidays\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaking space for grief, finding support through depression, and navigating the holidays with compassion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe holiday season can be a challenging time for those experiencing grief, loss, loneliness, or depression. While the holidays are often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration, the reality can feel very different when you are navigating emotional pain, missing loved ones, or struggling with your mental health.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis virtual course offers a compassionate, supportive space to explore the emotional challenges that can arise during the holiday season. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to better understand and manage grief and depression, navigate holiday expectations and triggers, and prioritize their emotional well-being. Through guided discussions, psychoeducation, and practical coping strategies, participants will explore ways to honour their feelings, create meaningful traditions, establish healthy boundaries, and find moments of comfort and connection during a difficult time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTopics covered include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding grief, loss, and depression during the holiday season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognizing common emotional triggers and managing difficult feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoping with loneliness, isolation, and changes in family dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating holiday expectations, traditions, and social pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping healthy boundaries and communicating emotional needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding practical coping strategies and self-care routines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding ways to honour loved ones while creating new holiday traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying sources of support, connection, and hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Approach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou do not have to feel cheerful, pretend everything is okay, or navigate the holidays alone. This course emphasizes compassion, understanding, and practical support, recognizing that there is no right or wrong way to experience the holiday season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants will leave with greater insight into their emotional experiences and practical strategies to help them move through the holidays with increased self-compassion, resilience, and support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Should Attend?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is for anyone who anticipates the holiday season may be emotionally difficult due to bereavement, significant life changes, loneliness, depression, or other personal challenges. Whether your grief is recent or longstanding, you are welcome.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\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\u003e2 Live 60 min Zoom sessions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePost- session resources \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePart 1: December 7th, 2026 @ 7pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"default\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePart 2: December 14th , 2026 @ 7pm\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 - December 7th, 2026, 7:00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e - 8:00pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCost: $25\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: December 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\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 resilience 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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Medical Weight Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44224613318691,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1494\/2980\/files\/NavigatingGriefandDepressionovertheHolidays_Newsletter_withcost_edited_1.jpg?v=1794597950","url":"https:\/\/store.medweight.ca\/products\/navigating-grief-depression-over-the-holidays-with-dr-laura-walzak","provider":"Medical Weight Management","version":"1.0","type":"link"}