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Dr. Scheepers backgroundHow to define pre-surgery patient optimization, or pre-habBenefits of pre-habHow pre-hab works in practiceCreating your own pre-hab program if there is no official program in your communityPre-hab in the era of COVID-19

Agnes explains her background in social work and with the West Island Cardiac Wellness ProgramWhy social isolation is a factor in heart healthStress is affecting everyoneDiet and exercise during the current pandemic restrictionsWhat to do if you think you’re having a heart attack

Marianne introduces herself and explains her role as a kinesiologist.Marianne talks about how exercise can help in recovery.Marianne discusses the challenges we face trying to exercise during Covid-19 and how to establish an exercise routine.Marianne talks about the four components of physical fitness.Marianne talks about the benefits of exercise.Marianne touches on how to stay motivated to exercise.

Biddy’s background and how she got into teaching yoga.How to start doing yoga at home.What you need to do yoga at home.Setting aside time for yoga.Biddy leads a simple yoga exercise for people to try while listening.

Madeleine’s backgroundHow stress affects us physicallyHow to identify causes of stressHow to reduce stressWorking individually and with others

Emma’s background and why she created Grief.coachHow grieving has been affected by the pandemic.Some of the things people are doing to deal with grief while social distancing.Why staying in touch is even more important now.Grief is isolating at the best of times, now everything is magnified.We may now be more open to talking about grief, and that makes for a better community.

Tanya explains how she became of full-time care giverThe importance of identifying with the roleMaking a planManaging the roleAn amazing opportunityThe challenge of role burn outTools like Rezilient to help manage the role

Lisa explains her backgroundPeople are experiencing a sense of isolation and loss of forward focusUsing the river analogy to look at the challenges ahead of usDealing with ruminating thoughtsQuantifying threats as a way of managing anxietyIn times of uncertainty it helps to make our world smaller

Dr. Lear’s backgroundBreak up the time you spend sittingTips of ways to keep actively moving during the dayCreating a routine can help with anxiety and stressHelping others can help you