About Us

Meet the RWO Staff

Dr. Dianna Louie, MD, FRCPC, PGME Director of Resident Wellness
dianna.louie@ubc.ca

Dianna Louie (she/her) is a Pediatrician at BC Children’s Hospital and has a pediatric practice in Richmond. She completed her medical school training and pediatric residency at the University of British Columbia. She is the Faculty Lead for Wellness through UBC’s Resident Wellness Office.

Dianna has been passionate about resident wellness and mindfulness since her own residency. She feels it is so important to empower residents to find joy in their work and be kind to themselves. Dianna is a critical link between the resident body and the program administration advocating on behalf of the residents for increased program support for current and proposed initiatives. She is enthusiastic to introduce new approaches to physician health in residency. She currently is researching resident burnout and resiliency.

Dr. Louie has won the 2016 Resident Doctors of Canada Puddester Award for Resident Wellness for her contribution to resident health at BC Children’s Hospital. She also received the inaugural UBC PMGE Faculty and Staff Wellness Award. Dianna is excited to be the new Faculty Lead for Wellness at the University of British Columbia and to connect with residents about how best to optimize their wellness.


Rebecca Turnbull, M.Ed., RCC, Resident Wellness Counsellor
rebecca.turnbull@ubc.ca

Rebecca Turnbull (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Victoria.

Rebecca has post graduate training in Emotion Focused Therapy (individual and couples), Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Grief Counselling, Narrative Therapy,  Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy and is a Level 1 Sensorimotor Psychotherapist.

Rebecca’s approach to counselling is through a trauma informed lens to work collaboratively with her clients, drawing on their strengths to help them establish and achieve their goals. Rebecca draws on evidenced based practices and she tailors her techniques to meet the individual needs of her clients. Rebecca is passionate about helping clients improve success, awareness, and health within themselves and their interpersonal relationships.


Elizabeth Sabine, M.Ed., RCC, Resident Wellness Counsellor
elizabeth.sabine@ubc.ca

Elizabeth Sabine (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors. She holds a Master of Education in Counselling Psychology from Simon Fraser University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree Major in Psychology and Minor in Counselling and Human Development from Simon Fraser University.

Elizabeth has post graduate training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Trauma Informed Therapy. In her couples work, Elizabeth uses Emotion Focused Couples Therapy and is also certified in Gottman Level 1 & 2 Therapy.

Elizabeth uses a trauma informed, client-centred, feminist based approach when helping Residents. She works to provide a safe, encouraging, and non-judgmental space for clients to share what it is that they are seeking support for and what they hope to change. Therapy can include exploring coping strategies, support systems, processing of deeper core emotions, challenging unhelpful and negative thinking patterns, and expanding self compassion. She helps clients to learn practical day-to-day coping strategies and is passionate about helping clients build on their strengths and resiliencies to reach their own goals.


Nish Laszczuk, MSW, RSW, Resident Wellness Counsellor
nish.laszczuk@ubc.ca

Nish Laszczuk (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with the BC College of Social Workers as well as the Ontario College of Social Workers. She holds a Master Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo.

Nish has post graduate training and certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as training in Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and uses a trauma informed lens. Nish’s approach includes drawing from various therapeutic modalities to work collaboratively with clients to tailor therapy to address their own personal and unique needs.

Nish helps clients navigate what they want to work on and helps support them in approaching and accomplishing their goals. She uses a gentle, and non-judgemental approach while challenging and supporting clients when they are ready. She provides a safe space that helps clients feel comfortable and draws from an anti-oppressive and feminist lens. Therapy can focus on day-to day coping and resilience, but it can also explore deeper beliefs and negative thinking in the present and in the past. Nish can help explore these various areas while helping to improve overall well-being.


Bronwyn Taylor, BASc., Resident Wellness Program Coordinator
resident.wellness@ubc.ca; bronwyn.taylor@ubc.ca

Bronwyn Taylor (she/her) holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science with a self designed major focusing in both Psychology and Art from Quest University Canada. Bronwyn has a background working in mental health and is an advocate for outlets to creative expression, health and wellness, and human connection. She is passionate about the arts as a tool for self discovery, empowerment, and a mechanism for sustainable wellbeing.

Bronwyn is available to answer general questions about the Resident Wellness Office, wellness events, coordinate group supports for programs, schedule counselling appointments and take feedback about the Resident Wellness Office services.

 


Our Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

Helping all residents achieve their best possible state of well-being.

 

Mission

The Resident Wellness Office is committed to providing confidential support services that meet the unique needs of residents and their partners. We help empower residents to engage in taking care of their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. We do this by facilitating a community of care amongst the resident body by providing evidence-based counselling services, workshops, support groups, wellness initiatives and research.

Values

Residency presents a unique set of stressors. We believe all residents should have access to confidential, non-judgmental support services to help them reach their potential and navigate through this critical and demanding point in their careers.

Connection.
Helping residents feel connected through the presence of this program. Connecting residents with resources, supports, each other, and, ultimately, themselves.

Compassion.
Providing a compassionate, confidential space where residents can receive support and learn tools to better cope with stressors.

Community.
Building and promoting self-awareness, advocating for health and wellness, informing residents of warning signs, empowering residents to reach out and support one another will all build a sense of community – a community in health and wellness.

RWO Statement on Anti-Racism, Inclusion, and Equity

The Resident Wellness Office is committed to providing support to residents at UBC. Echoing the sentiments of PGME, the RWO stands in solidarity with residents who are unrepresented, underprivileged, oppressed, and unheard. The RWO is committed to supporting PGME to address, tackle, and prevent systemic racism. Please visit our RWO Inclusion & Equity Resource Page and our RWO Anti-Racism Resource Page for further information and resources. 

RWO Response to Critical Incidents

The Resident Wellness Office would like to remind programs that during challenging times, we are available to get residents connected to our confidential Peer Support Program to speak with a trained Physician Peer Supporter. The Resident Wellness Office can also provide Counselling support and Indigenous Counselling support through Elder Jean. There are several appointments per week that are held for crisis appointments. Contact resident.wellness@ubc.ca to book you into one of these spots. If you would like to speak with a counsellor urgently, the Physician Health Program has free Counselling available and you can book an appointment by phoning 1-800-663-6729 and the phone line is open 24/7.

Counselling appointments occur in a hybrid model both virtually via Zoom or in person with your counsellor.  Please check your booking confirmation email for your counsellor’s Zoom Link or connect with your counsellor if in person is preferred. Please email resident.wellness@ubc.ca with any further questions!