Dr. Erika Horwitz
Erika Horwitz, Ph.D. holds a doctorate degree from the University of British Columbia, she is a psychologist, author, public speaker, and a former Director of Counselling at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Horwitz is a Certified Mindfulness Teacher by the University of Massachussetts Medical School. She can help your organization with training for effective and ethical leadership, mindfulness based workplace leadership, mindfulness in the workplace to reduce stress and increase productivity. In addition, she can provide training and workshops on mental health and well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Services
Ethical Leadership for Managers: There is clear research evidence that leaders who lead ethically and with skill, generate energy and motivation in those who they lead. This workshop will be based on self-exploration, learning about personal and professional ethics and how by applying these principles you can create a more cohesive and interdependent workplace and culture. This workshop has sold out at many conference in Canada and the U.S. because it is innovative and easy to implement.
From Overwhelm and Stress to Inner Calm- 2 hour workshop: Life is unpredictable and at times stormy. In the Mindfulness circles, there is a saying: “We cannot control the waves, but we can learn to surf.” Life is like the ocean, sometimes it is calm and lovely, and sometimes stormy. In this presentation, Dr. Horwitz will talk about mental health and how it resembles the waves of the ocean; sometimes we thrive and experience calm and at other times we struggle with loss, trauma, stress, and pain that can affect our mental stability. Dr. Horwitz will talk about the experience of emotional overwhelm and the path to more inner peace (the learning to surf). She will provide an understanding of the intersection of mental, neurological, psychological, biological, social, and cultural factors in the emergence of the experience of overwhelm. With the experience of mindful awareness and inner compassion, she will guide the participants to delve into their inner wisdom, inner self-love, and the importance of cultivating these in our lives.
Happiness: A Mindful and Ethical Approach- 1-2 Workshop: Most people have the same goals: to be happy, to be loved, and to be safe. We often look to acquire things to achieve these goals. This presentation focuses on how that approach leads to more unhappiness, and will present fresh ideas on not only how to be happy but how our thoughts and behaviours lead to unhappiness. Research based tools will be presented and you will leave with some clear understanding and some strategies to transform your life and yourself.