Webinars


Coping with Culture Shock
Nov
12

Coping with Culture Shock

Hosted by Zarrin Ghaferi

 Join our free webinar, Coping with Culture Shock, specially designed for newcomers, immigrants, and international students in Nova Scotia. Moving to a new country can be an exciting yet challenging experience, often leading to feelings of disorientation, confusion and stress. In this session, hosted by a trained counsellor, we’ll explore the emotional and mental impact of culture shock and provide practical tools to help you navigate your new surroundings, this webinar offers support to help you feel more at home in Nova Scotia.

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Coping with feeling “othered”
Oct
22

Coping with feeling “othered”

Hosted by Linda Al-Jokhadar McLeod 

 Welcome to our free webinar, Coping with Feeling ‘Othered’, designed specifically for immigrants, newcomers and international students living in Nova Scotia. Adjusting to a new environment can be challenging and feeling different or out of place can sometimes intensify that experience. Maybe it’s your first time encountering a microaggression or not feeling welcomed. In this webinar, we’ll discuss how to foster a sense of belonging in your new community. Join us for an open conversation and how to thrive in Nova Scotia.

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Learning how to trust in a new environment
Oct
1

Learning how to trust in a new environment

Hosted by Zarrin Ghaferi 

This webinar Learning How to Trust in a New Environment is specifically designed to provide immigrants, newcomers, and international students with essential mental health tools and strategies to foster well-being in a new country. We understand the unique challenges that come with adjusting to a new culture, navigating unfamiliar systems, and building trust in an environment that can often feel overwhelming and isolating. In this free webinar, we’ll explore practical approaches to strengthen your mental health, build resilience, and empower you to thrive in your new surroundings. Join us as we work together to create a supportive space where trust, confidence are centred.

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Forming Meaningful Connections
Sep
10

Forming Meaningful Connections

Forming Meaningful Connections: Overcoming Language Barriers, Building Confidence, and Conquering Imposter Syndrome

Hosted by Linda Al-Jokhadar McLeod

This session is specifically designed for immigrants, newcomers and international students, offering practical tools and strategies to help you thrive in your new environment. As part of our ongoing Mental Health Support Webinar Series, this webinar will empower you to navigate the challenges of language, boost your self-confidence, and overcome feelings of not belonging. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, learn, and build a strong foundation for your future.

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Navigating Career Changes in a New Environment
Aug
20

Navigating Career Changes in a New Environment

Host: Zarrin Ghaferi 

Making a career transition in a new country can be a stressful and an overwhelming task, filled with unique challenges for immigrants and newcomers. These transitions can significantly impact your mental health. This webinar is designed to provide you with valuable strategies to maintain your well-being while navigating life changes and cultural adjustments. We’ll explore strategies for managing stress, building resilience and finding balance.

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Finding Balance in Parenting While Being a New Immigrant
Jul
29

Finding Balance in Parenting While Being a New Immigrant

Host: Linda Al-Jokhadar McLeod  


Being a new immigrant can be challenging on its own. Adding the difficulties associated with parenting a child while navigating a new culture, a new language, a new home, does not have to be an impossible task.  

In this webinar we will focus on embracing and maintaining your cultural heritage in a new country, prioritizing self-care, navigating parenting obstacles, building resilience for yourself and your children, and connecting with the community.

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