Lectures or Info sessions

Resilient London 2030; exploring the transition model

Mar 17 2010 - 7:00pm
Mar 17 2010 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Tonda Room, Central Library, 251 Dundas Street

Transition London is part of a vibrant, international grassroots movement that builds resilient communities in response to the challenges of peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis. Join us for a presentation and Q&A, followed by a discussion of the things that will affect our lives in the future; neighbourhood networks; strategic questions; and next steps. This introduction to Transition Towns Culture is an open space, participatory experience event. Together we can make the transition to a more fulfiling, equitable and sustainable world.  read more »

"Chill Out" - The Law of Attraction in Action, episode 4, pt.1 - Inspirational Films@Central

Mar 17 2010 - 7:00pm
Mar 17 2010 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library

Join Ester Hicks, the voice of the Non-Physical entity Abraham, for teachings on manifesting your desires, weight loss, prison, marijuana, relationships, love and more.

FREE No registration required

BodyTalk

Mar 4 2010 - 7:00pm
Mar 4 2010 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Stevenson & Hunt room , Central Library

BodyTalk is a state-of-the-art approach to integrative mind/body medicine by combining Western medicine's scientifically supported research along with a large number of highly recognized ancient and modern healing methods. Come and learn about this simple and effective holistic therapy that stimulates the body's innate ability to balance and heal itself on all levels.

Free No registration required

An evening with Ms. Alanis Obomsawin

Feb 24 2010 - 6:30pm
Feb 24 2010 - 9:30pm
Location: 
Conron Hall (room 224), University College, UWO

Ms.  read more »

Create an Abundant Life - Inspirational Films @ Central

Feb 18 2010 - 7:00pm
Feb 18 2010 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Wolf Performance Hall, Central Library

Find out with Cheryl Richardson how to create an abundance in four important areas of your life: energy, time, passion, and money.

Come and enjoy this screening of another inspirational film.

Free No registration required

Blue Gold - World Water Wars Documentary Screening

Feb 1 2010 - 7:00pm
Feb 1 2010 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Kings University College, Wemple Student Lounge

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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Understanding WHAT it is and HOW to deal with it

Feb 13 2010 - 11:30am
Feb 13 2010 - 12:30pm
Location: 
Central Library

OCD is often portrayed in the media as a disorder that involves bizarre
routines and a comical need for precision and order. But OCD is far
more complex. It involves both observable behaviours, such as rituals
and routines, as well as an underlying anxiety, and often leads to
significant impairment. We'll look at the common features of OCD, in
both adults and children, debunk some of the myths, and talk about
common strategies for coping with OCD.

How do I Look? Understanding Human Interest in Body Image

Feb 13 2010 - 10:00am
Feb 13 2010 - 11:00am
Location: 
Central Library

We are very concerned, in todays society, with the way we look. How we
dress, how much we eat, how we perceive parts of our bodies, we all pay
attention to our body image. This presentation will discuss why body
image is so important to us, uncover some common myths about how men
and women perceive each other, look at some of the disorders of body
image, and give tips on how to maintain a healthy view of yourself.

Collaborative Problem Solving with Children

Feb 11 2010 - 8:00pm
Feb 11 2010 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Central Library

Many children display challenging behaviours. When a child becomes
consistently frustrated with displaying certain skills a different type
of parenting approach may be beneficial. In this presentation,
participants will learn the basic principles of collaborative problem
solving, how to identify situations which are most appropriate for
collaborative problem solving techniques, and its benefits for both
children and parents.

Managing Stress in the Real World

Feb 11 2010 - 6:30pm
Feb 11 2010 - 7:30pm
Location: 
Central Library

This talk will explore what stress is, how our bodies respond to it,
and why it happens. Practical techniques on how to manage stress will
be discussed, including relaxation exercises, coping strategies, and
self-care. A discussion period will follow the talk, allowing everyone
to share their own success stories of coping with stress and to provide
an opportunity for further questions to be answered.

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