By Marion Goard, Broker, Keller Williams Edge Realty
Fresh and new aspirations often come with a new year. As we age, many of us become more focussed on achieving balance between our physical and emotional well-being. Among the many challenges of aging, mental health is one that is rarely discussed. The normal aging process can bring with it such issues as depression, chronic grief, and anxiety.
Older adults need a safe space to discuss these issues, and this month’s seminar, Caring for the Aging Mind – How to Prioritize Wellness in Later Life will not only provide that, but will also allow for open discussion about mental health among seniors. The Empowered Seniors Speakers Series is thrilled to welcome psychotherapists from Burlington’s Peachy Counselling who will provide an overview of common mental health concerns. Kirsten Davidson and Adrianna Zabel will share their expertise in this session.
During this seminar, you’ll learn:
- What are the most common mental health concerns
- How normal aging affects mental health
- Where to seek help
- Some coping mechanisms for significant life transitions
- Practical tips for maintaining good mental health
- The benefits of individual and group counselling
- How to proactively manage and protect mental health
Join us on January 8, 2025, and start your year strong with the tools and knowledge to protect and preserve your mental health. Please reserve your free seat for the session, taking place from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., by visiting Empowered Seniors Speakers Series or calling 905-330-5201.
About the presenters: Kirsten Davidson is a psychotherapist who offers support to individuals and families. Kirsten is a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist with a focus on helping seniors navigate life’s transitions and challenges. She specializes in relationship concerns, trauma, and the impact of others’ addictions.
Adrianna Zabel is the Community Program Manager at Peachey Counselling and Family Support. Adrianna’s role involves developing and managing Peachey Counselling’s community-based therapeutic programs and services.
Marion Goard began hosting the Empowered Seniors Speakers Series in the summer of 2023. Each seminar has a different theme, all on themes that are better considered earlier rather than later, whether you are an older adult yourself or are helping your aging relatives. Watch the September 2023 session below, on creating legal secondary or tertiary suites in your home or on your property, creating equity as well as housing for rental or space to downsize into.
Watch a previous Empowered Seniors session with Jeanette Bock, a seasoned consultant and the founder of ‘Fluid Senior Transitions.’ Jeanette specializes in assisting seniors and their families during challenging times, offering invaluable insights into various aspects of senior care and planning. Here, Jeanette spoke on the Top 10 Topics to Discuss with Your Family.
Marion Goard, Broker – Keller Williams Edge Realty, is Burlington’s most trusted Lifestyle 55+ Master Agents and Seniors Real Estate Specialists® (SRES). Through initiatives such as 100 Women Who Care Burlington, the Junior League of Hamilton-Burlington and now the Empowered Seniors Speaker Series, she has brought her caring and compassionate personality to community service. She is focussed on protecting the interests of seniors while developing meaningful relationships with everyone she serves.
These events are made possible through the support of several caring, knowledgeable and reliable area seniors service providers: Kelly Stern of Compassionate Care Collaborators, Neela White – BlueWing Advisory Group, Raymond James, Jeanette Bock – Fluid Seniors Transitions, Irene Dzioba – 360 Downsizing, Sarah Sunnucks – Smith’s Funeral Homes, Rob Hamilton – Hearing Well Matters, Jerry Tsia – Qualicare Burlington, Kim Routledge – Vistamere by Fieldgate, Reefat Talukderr – Parkland Ancaster, Grant Hooper – Chartwell Oakville, Elizabeth Rusin-Thibodeau – Burlington Neighbourhood Health Team and Paul Cutajar – SeniorCareAccess.com
