Author: LaurenEBS

Banana Bread Recipe

Here is a delicious recipe for banana bread, shared by rock climber, B.A.S.E. jumper, blogger, food appreciator Steph Davis. On her website, you can also find discussions related to different topics such as resiliency after failure and loss, more delicious recopies, and about her mental thought process as she works through fear and self doubt […]

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An Atlas of Emotions

Learning about different types of emotions and events that may trigger a particular emotion within us can be helpful in learning we respond to particular emotions and how this influences our actions in different situations. This Atlas of Emotions, developed by the Dalai Lama, breaks down the process of processing emotions in a clear and […]

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Endurance versus resiliency: thriving in the face of adversity

Steph Davis is a professional climber, free solo climber, skydiver, BASE jumper, and writer. She is known for many first female ascents of challenging routes in Patagonia and throughout the US, as well as many successful first female free solo attempts. In her TedXTalks presentation, she shares her experiences in the mountains as opportunities to […]

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RWO COVID-19 Resources

The Resident Wellness Office recognizes how the COVID-19 pandemic may be affecting your residency training in many ways. Our office has created a COVID-19 Resource Page, updated regularly, to provide support to residents at this time. Additionally, we recognize that this time is particularly stressful for many residents, and that group support at this time […]

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What is Impostor Syndrome and how can we manage it?

Many residents experience impostor syndrome. There are numerous Reddit threads and other residency focused online communities  dedicated to discussing the experiences of impostor syndrome among residents. What can be done to address impostor syndrome? David Roche, elite ultrarunner and coach, discusses impostor syndrome within high performance populations. As David mentions: ” there is no light […]

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Controlling Your Self-Talk

Self-talk is the stream of unspoken thoughts that we constantly have in our head. Taking control of this self-talk to frame negative thoughts into constructive thoughts can be beneficial in reducing stress and enhancing your performance as you work towards your goals. Ultrarunner and certified Mental Performance Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology […]

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Recognize Warning Signs of Depression in Residents

Read about recognizing warning signs of depression in residents. If you think you or a peer needs support, please consider making an appointment to see an RWO counsellor, or have a look at the resources section of our website to look at other supports you have available to you.

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