BC Brain Wellness Program

September 28, 2026

Upcoming Events

In-Person Workshop: Art from the Heart
Monday, October 5, 10:00-11:30 AM (in-person)

Join us for another in-person art workshop facilitated by art therapist Mady Mooney, held at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House. This session will let you use colour, shape and imagery to express what is meaningful to you. Discover how the creative process can foster healing and mental well-being.

No art skills are required! Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.

Celebrating 7 Years of the BC Brain Wellness Program
Saturday, October 24, 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM (hybrid)

Join us to celebrate the seventh anniversary of the BC Brain Wellness Program! There will be a keynote presentation by our Directors Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell and Sally-Anne Stelling, multiple workshops, booths, light refreshments, and time to socialize.

You can attend either in-person at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health or virtually via Zoom.

Wellness Wednesday: "Embracing Change: Living Well with Brain Injury"
Wednesday, November 4, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (online)

Living well with brain injury doesn't mean giving up the activities that matter most to you. It means finding new ways to approach them. Presented by Dr. Julia Schmidt and Cayla Douglas, this talk will explore practical strategies to manage life after brain injury while recognizing the strengths, possibilities, and supports to help people with brain injury move forward.

In-Person Workshop: Improv for Brain Health
Friday, November 6, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (in-person)

Join us for another in-person Improv for Brain Health workshop at Kerrisdale Community Centre, where you will connect with others, exercise your brain, and share some laughs! Through fun games and exercises, participants will learn improv skills and explore how they can be applied to life and fostering wellness. No improv experience is required, everyone is welcome!

Community Events and Resources

Brain-Power Kitchen: Recipe Spotlight
From our latest Brain Power Kitchen class themed "Eating Plant-Based", click below to find out how to make red kidney meatballs with peppered rice.

Recipe

Research Opportunities

Review current research opportunities with the BC Brain Wellness Program, including the "Microbiome and Diet in Parkinson’s Disease" and the "Probiotic Treatment for Depression and Associated Mood Disorders in Parkinson's Disease" studies.

Learn More

BCBWP Blogs

Check out our latest blog post titled "The Neuroscience of Nostalgia: What Happens When We Look Back" to discover how numerous brain circuits and processes produce the experience of nostalgia. Nostalgia is far more than just remembering the past: it is a powerful way of shaping our present.

Read here

Donate

The BC Brain Wellness Program is an entirely donor funded program and would not be possible without donors like you. A gift today will ensure the ongoing development and delivery of classes. Thank you for your support.

Donate

Feedback

We would love to hear your feedback and suggestions regarding the program. If you wish to submit anonymous feedback, please fill out our Feedback Form on the Contact Us page.

If you would like to inquire about technical issues or any other feedback requiring a response, please reach out to us via email or phone. Responses on the feedback form are anonymous.

More Info

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

Bluesky

Unsubscribe here