Mindfulness for Healthcare A FREE VIRTUAL SUMMIT • May 20-23, 2021 Learn how mindfulness and compassion practices can support patient care, personal well-being, and an inclusive healthcare system. Please visit the website for information about how to register!
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Created by a group of UBC residents who are also parents, this comprehensive UBC Resident Parenting Guide provides information for those who are parents during residency!
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This Transition Resource Guide has been developed by counsellors working in UBC Housing to help people across the whole UBC Community to address the challenges of transitions in the times we are in right now.
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The Resident Wellness Office is excited to share the dates for our next session of the Aim, Focus, Release Support Group for Residents on Leave! The Support Group uses the evidence-based approach of Mindful Self-Compassion to develop healthy coping skills to challenging situations. Dates: April 29th, April 26th, May 3rd, May 11th Facilitated via Zoom […]
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The Wellbeing Convene is a free online webinar series focused around various topics in wellness for members of the Faculty of Medicine community, including residents, graduate students, and medical students. Upcoming webinars include Growing Resilience and Yoga & Activism for Wellbeing! Visit their homepage for further information and registration links.
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Runners and cooks Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Copecky have developed many nourishing recipes to fuel busy people! Enjoy this chilli recipe! Shalane and Elyse are the authors of the Run Fast East Slow cookbook, full of nourishing meals, snacks, drinks, and sauces for busy athletes- and doctors! 😉
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Over a year ago, I wrote an article for the online media organization Trail Sisters, which works to increase inclusivity and accessibility for women accessing trails. This article looks into continuing to work through challenging situations in the face of self doubt. Particularly in the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic, I think reflecting on […]
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Wellness Rounds is a confidential, resident-only discussion that allows learners to connect, offer one another support, learn some helpful coping tools, and share in the successes and challenges experienced in residency. Starting January 13th, the Resident Wellness Office is launching monthly drop-in Wellness Rounds for all residents every second Wednesday of every month from […]
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Back in Fall 2019, the Resident Wellness Office launched a support group for residents currently on medical leave, where residents learn healthy coping skills through the evidence-based approach of mindful self-compassion. The launch of this program was met with success, including positive responses from participants: “This group has been very helpful to me because it made me […]
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This UBC Changed My Practice article provides practical and effective tools to help your mental health during the specific demands of the pandemic, from the perspective of a physician. Please reach out to the Resident Wellness Office if you would like additional support or resources!
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