Category: Health
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A Brilliant Adaptation- The Power of the Therapeutic Bond
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT On ZoomRegistration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Join us UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsyciatric Hospital Board of Advisors for a virtual Open Mind with Sally Maslansky, LMFT, author of the searing memoir, A Brilliant Adaptation — How Dissociative Identity Disorder & the Power…
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Dragon Ball 2026 Fundraiser for Yee Hong Foundation
By Sally Warburton Yee Hong Foundation’s signature fundraising gala took place Saturday, February 14th, 2026. Entitled Dragon Ball, it welcomed the Year of the Horse. This year the 37th edition of the fundraiser gala took place at the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place. The past two years the event has been held at the MTCC.…
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Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party @San Francisco During Super Bowl LX Weekend-Sat.,Feb.7th,2026
For Super Bowl LX in San Francisco and for the 39th year and counting, the Leigh Steinberg Super Bowl Party was part of the epic Super Bowl weekend and one of the longest running, most well respected events in the sports community. In an environment curated specifically for relationship building and developing good will,…
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The Magic in The Tragic- Rewriting the Script on Grief and Discovering Happiness
lWednesday, February 11, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Discover a new way to think about your grief and loss. Esteemed psychotherapist and bereavement counselor John Tsilimparis, MFT, shows you the ways grief and loss intertwine with beauty, tenderness, and human connection to empower you to build emotional…
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Fawning-Why The Need To Please Makes Us Lose Ourselves &How To Find Our Way Back-Wed.,Jan.28th,2026
Wed.,Jan.28th,2026 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT Registration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.From a clinical psychologist and expert in complex trauma recovery comes a powerful guide introducing fawning, an often-overlooked piece of the fight-flight-freeze reaction to trauma—explaining what it is, why it happens, and how to help survivors regain their voice and sense…
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Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program featuring Kathryn Goetzke, MBA, author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope in conversation with Elizabeth Bromely, MD, PhD.
Wednesday, January 14, 20265:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT Registration is required for thisfree live private Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program featuring Kathryn Goetzke, MBA, author of The Biggest Little Book About Hope in conversation withElizabeth Bromely, MD, PhD. Hopelessness is a powerful predictor of…
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Andy Kim’s 21st Annual Gift of Light Christmas concert @Massey Hall-Wed.,Dec.3rd,2025
Andy Kim’s 21st annual Gift of Light Christmas concert at Massey Hall delivered a heartwarming, unforgettable night that reaffirmed its place as one of Toronto’s most cherished holiday traditions. A festive spirit filled the historic venue from the moment the lights dimmed and the first notes rang out, blending joyous celebration with genuine generosity—as all ticket…
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Web Summit Tech Conference Lisbon, Portugal Nov 2025
By Sally Warburton In its 10th year in Lisbon! Ten years! Announced CEO Paddy Cosgrave at the Opening Ceremonies at MEO Arena, Lisbon to a massive crowd. An eager crowd. A tech-loving, AI crowd! Paddy said “Ten years ago it already felt like the world was changing fast, but it’s nothing compared to how fast the…
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Stroke Awareness Picnic 2025
You are invited to attend our second annual LASER-Net Stroke Awareness Picnic.The invitation extends to all stroke survivors and their family/friends.The picnic will take place on Saturday, May 3rd from 11 am to 2 pm on the UCLA campus in Westwood.To RSVP, go to https://thelasernet.com/ We hope to see you there. Thank you, Steven C. Cramer, MD, MSc, FAAN, FAHA, FASNRSusan…
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March 2025 is Music Therapy Month – An Urgent Call to Support Music Therapy for Canada’s Aging Population
March 2025 is Music Therapy Awareness Month, a time to recognize the life-changing impact of music therapy on people of all ages. This year, the Canadian Music Therapy Fund (CMTF), based in Toronto, is calling for urgent support to ensure that older adults, particularly those with dementia and cognitive challenges, can continue to access this essential…
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POGO PJ PARTY-CABIN FEVER @STEAMWHISTLE Brewery -Thurs., Feb.27th, 2025
The yearly POGO’s signature event was held at the Steamwhistle Brewery location as POGO PJ Party never disappoints and of course a great time, but at the same time it raises critical funds for childhood cancer care with the generous and incredible support. Andrew Haley, a five-time Para swimmer medalist, three-time World Champion – and a…
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THE THIRD ANNUAL FIRED-UP GALA IN SUPPORT OF SICKKIDS BURN & PLASTICS UNIT @The Ritz Carleton Hotel-Fri.,Feb.21st,2025
Photography By SVPHOTOGRAPHY It was the third annual Fired-Up Gala with guest dressed in tuxedos,flowing gowns &unique formal wear. The event featured-an oyster bar, top shelf open bar, 4-course dinner, live & silent auction, entertainment throughout the evening, dance & DJ afterparty including late night bites & sweets. All proceeds from this event benefited the…
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False – How Mistrust, Disinformation, and Motivating Reasoning Make Us Believe Things that Aren’t True.
Wednesday, March 12, 20255:00 – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hosptial Board of Advisors for an Open Mindprogram with Joe Pierre, MD, Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at…
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The Walking Therapist Launch @Society Clubhouse Events Centre-Saturday, February 8th,2025
By Sally Warburton Saturday, February 8th was the Launch event for The Walking Therapist. It took place at the Society Clubhouse Events centre at College and Davenport. An amazing event space in the middle of the city. Who is The Walking Therapist and what’s it all about? Amy de Nobriga is an experienced Therapist with over…
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Dragon Ball 2025 Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation-Welcome Year of the Snake @Metro Toronto Convention Centre-Saturday, January 25th, 2025
By Sally Warburton Saturday, January 25th, 2025 was the date for the annual Dragon Ball – a wonderful fundraiser for the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation. Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation hosted the 36th Dragon Ball at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre North in the lower level event space. A thousand philanthropists, dignitaries and business…
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The Best Minds-Thurs.,Jan.9th,2024
Thursday, January 9. 20255:00 – 6:00 PM PTRegistration is required for this free Zoom event.PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST Named a Top 10 Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, Slate, and People.One of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2023 Jonathan Rosen, author in conversation with Carrie Bearden, PhD, Professor in the Departments…
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Plates & Playlists: Turning Food, Music, and Connection Into Real Support for Mental Health
Plates & Playlists: Turning Food, Music, and Connection Into Real Support for Mental Health This season, The Awesome Music Project is rallying communities across the country to transform good food, great music, and meaningful moments into vital support for mental health programs. Through Plates & Playlists, The Awesome Music Project invites individuals and groups to host a special…
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Now Is The Time To Make Your Giving Tuesday Gift
GIVINGTUESDAY* The Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA is thrilled to join charitable organizations across the globe participating in this largest giving day of theyear. Our organization has set a goal to raise $10,000 in just 24 hours! With your help, we can do it! Theimpact of your donations…
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Raising Thriving Teens-Friday, December 6, 2024-5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Registration is required for this free Zoom event.Please join UCLA’s Friends of the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Board of Advisors for an Open Mind program with Ellen Galinsky, author of the paradigm-shifting book, The Breakthrough Years – A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens. In her new book, Ellen Galinsky,…
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