Webinars
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.