As I crouch on the riverbank taking measurements of the salmon carcass, the ever-telling sensation of being watched creeps up my neck. I look up to see a mother black bear and her two cubs across the river, staring right …
This is the time of year in the northern hemisphere when depression is on the rise. For two reasons: The diminishing light brings on the symptoms of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), and Holiday times are coming and many people find …
From time to time EITC will do webinars with partner organizations. And a few times a year David Cory and team will host webinars on requested, and popular, topics. Join … Webinar on October 22: Emotional Intelligence and Authenticity Read …
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Headlines matter. Publishers know it. Good headlines help with the understanding, reach, and impact of a news story. Headlines frame articles, shaping the information in the article that follows, and alter reader comprehension. Headlines can induce positive priming effects in …
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Sick, Porochista Khakpour’s memoir of illness, is a well-written and unsettling account of being a woman, an immigrant, and someone who is chronically ill with Lyme disease. Her experience of debilitating illness was and is worsened by various caregivers’ refusal …
ANNOUNCEMENT There is a race, part of the XTERRA Pan Am Race Series and XTERRA World Tour, on an island off the West Coast of British Columbia, Canada. The race is XTERRA Victoria. The race is renowned around the world …
What is the Marine Stewardship Council? The Marine Stewardship Council, or “MSC”, is an international, independent non-profit organization which sets a standard for sustainable fishing. Fisheries that wish to demonstrate they are well-managed and sustainable compared to the science-based MSC …
In this talk by Benjamin Zander we really get a felt sense of leadership. Great leaders provide inspiration and purpose; in other words, they provide insight. This talk is funny, … Passion, insight, leadership, and… one buttock playing Read More …
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Recently I encountered an issue while trying to text a colleague who no longer uses Signal. This app is popular for its range of features including encryption, wifi-enabled texting and encrypted phone calls. So it didn’t surprise to me to …
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Stephanie Holbrook sat down with us to drink coffee, tell us about growing up in Campbell River, and tell us a little bit about herself. You’re from Campbell River? Yes, I came to Victoria to study massage therapy. But before …
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We will be CLOSED Monday October 14th in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, also known as Canadian Thanksgiving. Please give thanks to the people and the land on which we live, work and play. We hope you enjoy a nourishing …
Great evening to be outside on the water. The harbour is cool but stunning this evening! #yyj #VictoriaBC #choosetomove #paddleVictoria #SalishSea #Songhees #VictoriaHarbour # Source https://www.arbutusphysiotherapy.ca/2019/10/great-evening-to-be-on-the-harbour/
Hidden Brain is a great podcast. And this episode where Shankar Vedantam interviews Ming Kuo is one of my favourites. Kuo’s research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has led … Ming Kuo, reality testing, and the benefits of natural …
A picture is worth a thousand words, and we are selling prints for $98. We are very grateful for photographers who are able to capture exceptional images who donated a limited number of prints. These images not only capture the …
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Christina is active in the community, she is passionate about using acupuncture as a tool for positive social change through providing outreach, increasing accessibility and bringing the practice back to its traditional roots. She continues to explore her own personal …
Shannon has always been fascinated by the psychology of achievement. Her interest regarding the power of the mind to impact an athlete’s performance and overall experience drove Shannon to complete an undergraduate degree in psychology, and a Masters in Applied …
By an AVP volunteer. Disclaimer: This was written by a white settler and is intended to be read and reflected on by other white settlers. While this may be read by folks who do not fit into this category, it …
Dr. McQueen is a leading sports nutritionist who works with Rowing Canada, Rugby Canada, and a host of high-level athletes. She was also one of the founders and lead developers of Rumble. We are so pleased to have her contributing …
Dr. Laurie Santos is one of the founders of the Gi Joe Fallacy, and also the professor at Yale with the most popular class. Now she has a fabulous new … Yale professor Dr Laurie Santos takes us through the …
EITC Change Leaders: celebrating our EITC alumni and colleagues who are exemplifying exceptional leadership in their professional lives and promoting emotional intelligence in the world. October 2019 EITC Change Leader: Susan Crawford is a coach … Susan Crawford, Emotional Intelligence …
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8220;There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”— Shakespeare, Hamlet The Cognitive Behavioural Psychologist, Albert Ellis, summed up 70 years of clinical practice by observing that “three nutty beliefs” gave rise to most of the misery …
Olympic rower, motivational speaker, and now the author of his first book The Responsibility Ethic. Kreek is one of the top motivational and best inspirational speakers in North America. In his book, he shares the 12 principles of self-leadership, the …
We’ve been busy coaching, training, and building! We’ve created a B78 Endurance Hub so people can access intel, training programs, and strength programming all in one place. Members of the B78 Endurance Hub will have access to weekly master classes. …
This is an engaging, timely, clear and profound TED talk by Margaret Heffernan. Margaret speaks to the thrival skillsets and capacities that are essential in a complex and constantly changing world. We have lived through an era of emphasis on …