BC Brain Wellness Program

February 6th, 2023

Wellness Wednesday: Exploring Therapeutic Cannabis Research

Join us for our first Wellness Wednesday with speaker Dr. Zachary Walsh as we explore the potential clinical application of cannabis. This session will discuss evidence-based therapeutic benefits, cannabis modalities, and cannabis' role in healthy aging and neurocognition.

This session provides a general overview and is not intended to be used as medical advice. Please consult with your physician when considering cannabis use for therapeutic or medicinal purposes.

Announcing the Creative Collective Project
We are excited to introduce our new initiative, the Creative Collective, which aims to spotlight art created by members of the BC Brain Wellness Program community. Starting in February, this ongoing project will showcase one artist each month, in our newsletter, website and social media accounts. Art can be anything from pottery, paintings, photographs, poetry, recipes, gardening arrangements and so much more… we would love to see it all! Art expression can offer a support system that honors feelings and emotions while letting us use our brains in new ways. This project highlights the importance of art in brain wellness and hopes to encourage more people to use art as a form of healthy expression, relaxation, coping, and growth.

Thank you for submitting your art so far and keep them coming! For your art to be considered for the Creative Collective project, fill out this Google Form and we will get in contact with you or email us at brain.wellness@ubc.ca with the subject line “Creative Collective”, if you have any questions.

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Care Partner Workshops

The Care Partner workshops this semester will be led by expert speakers who are also our program instructors; Myriame Lyons (Living Your Best), Rebecca Gifford (Word Wellness), and Mady Mooney (Art from the Heart). This is a unique opportunity to get to work and learn with them and enhance the classes that you take with them during the week. Sign up today!

Monday, February 27 at 10am - Rebecca Gifford - Word Wellness: Writing to Help You Cope and Thrive
Monday, March 27 at 10am - Mady Mooney - Art as a Mirror

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Community Events

February is Heart Health Month
Give your heart the gift of physical activity this month! February is Heart Month, an ideal time to focus on your heart health, and home to Valentine’s Day, making it the perfect time to kick-off a love story with your heart! Physical activity is one of the best gifts you can give it. If you’re looking for ways to get your heart pumping this month without having to leave home to brave the frigid February air, we have the perfect solution for you: our Home is Where your Heart Pumps seven-day challenge! Check the app every day from February 8-14 for a short and sweet, heart-healthy movement break you can do in the comfort of your own home. Your heart will thank you!

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Research Opportunities

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program.

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The BC Brain Wellness Program is only possible through ongoing private donations. Thank you for ensuring the continuation and development of our program.

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