Mood Disorders Ottawa
MDO is a registered nonprofit, volunteer-run organization
that supports people with mood disorders and their loved ones.
You are invited to MDO's Speaker Night
Presenting
Approaching Mental Health Benefits of Meditation/Yoga Through Two Lenses:
Presented by Psychologist Dr Sarah Bellefontaine at Four Wings Psychology & Yoga Instructor Cindy Bradley at Mountaingoat Yoga
An evening of discussion and demonstration by two uniquely qualified members of their respective fields on the topic of Mental Health and Meditation/Yoga. Meditation and yoga are ways to enhance mental well-being through stress reduction, enhanced mood, increased focus, and by promoting better sleep. Dr. Bellefontaine and Cindy will help you explore the synergy of both.
MDO SPEAKER - BIO’S:
Cindy is a high energy soul with a kind heart! She is proud to be working part-time in an administrative role with Four Wings Psychology. She’s also been teaching yoga since 2020 at the Mountaingoat Yoga Studio in Barrhaven. She specializes in prenatal yoga and loves the connection of her entire yoga community. She is an active volunteer and has been involved in countless events to support mental health through DIFD at the Royal Foundation starting in 2010. In 2019, she won the '40 in 40' Award at the Royal Ottawa Hospital for her endless hours of volunteer time for DIFD Youth Mental Health. She is an active mother of 2 grown boys and believes in the power of a family that focuses on healthy mental and physical energy!!
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Dr. Sarah Bellefontaine is a clinical, health, and counselling psychologist who provides evidence-based therapy to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, interpersonal challenges, and major life or health transitions. Drawing primarily on CBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy, she also integrates emotion-focused, dialectical behaviour, and interpersonal approaches. She has a particular interest in chronic health concerns, First Responder Operational Stress Injuries, as well as pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and the transition to parenthood. Outside of work, she enjoys camping, hiking, paddleboarding, and spending time with her two pet rabbits.
Join us In-person
(Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus, Tulip Room)
or via Zoom
Friday, August 28th
6:30pm-8:00pm (social time after)
MDO speaker night presentations are for information purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent those of MDO.
Directions:
1. Enter the hospital through the main entrance.
2. Stop and sign in with the security officer stationed in front of the elevators across the hall from Tim Horton’s and receive a visitor badge (Security is set up here for safety after regular work hours to monitor who enters the building - if there is no security officer on site, proceed to the meeting room)
3. Walk straight down the main hallway (shown by the red arrows on the map) until you reach a large open area and see the “Tulip Cafe” sign above
4. Follow the arrow slightly left through the large double doors and enter the cafeteria
5. Walk straight until you can turn left and head towards the cash registers
6. Turn right and walk past all of the cash registers
7. The Tulip 1 Conference room will be directly in front of you
8. An illuminated sign beside the door will read “Mood Disorders Ottawa – MDO”
9. Parking on community streets around the hospital is free after 5pm
10. The Ottawa Hospital has a scent free policy.