CREATIVE CONNECTIONS

October 4 - 8, 2021

Empowered relationships with yourself and others

Join the Concordia wellness team for honest discussions and interactive events about the theme of connection - with ourselves, in our relationships, and in our communities.

Featured speakers

Keynote: Dr. Miriam Kirmayer

Friendships

October 7, 2021, 8 – 9 p.m., Online

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Join psychologists Dr. Miriam Kirmayer - friendship expert - and Dr. Jade-Isis Lefebvre - for an online live discussion about all your friendship questions! We'll talk about nurturing friendships through difficult experiences, transitioning to a more social lifestyle, communicating boundaries, navigating differences in values, and more timely and meaningful themes, as requested by students. Register now with your friendship questions! There will also be opportunities to ask questions and participate in the live chat.

Thomas Khullar

Building Bridges:
Interpersonal relationships & psychological well-being

October 5, 2021, 12 – 1 p.m., Online

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In this workshop, we will discuss features of healthy interpersonal relationships, based on psychology research and clinical practice. Concrete tips and tools will be offered to help attendees navigate common interpersonal challenges: deepening new or existing relationships through vulnerability and authenticity; facing difficult emotions related to interpersonal struggles; communicating and listening effectively; and resolving conflicts.