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OCD is a serious and debilitating disorder that affects approximately 370,000Canadians, but it is often quite misunderstood. This presentation by clinicalpsychology graduate students at the University of Waterloo will provide anoverview of a wide range of obsessions and compulsions and offer anunderstanding of why these symptoms persist. In doing so, stigma andmisinformation about OCD will be addressed to leave listeners with anaccurate understanding of this condition.

Title: Martin Harry Turpin’s PhD Oral Defence

Date: Friday, December 1, 2023, at 10:00am

Location: PAS 2464

Details: Martin Harry Turpin’s thesis is entitled: “Dazzled and Confused: Bullshitting as a Strategic Behaviour”

All are welcome to attend.

Title: Emily Britton’s PhD Oral Defence

Date: Wednesday December 13th, 2023, at 1:30pm

Location: PAS 3026

Details: Emily Britton’s thesis is entitled: “The Uncertainty Model of Boredom and Self-Control Failure:

How Ambient Uncertainty Influences Affect and Behaviour during Unrelated Goal Pursuit”

All are welcome to attend.

Event Description

Have you wondered what self-compassion really is? Do you want to bust some self-compassion myths? Are you unsure how to actually incorporate self-compassion into your life? This introductory workshop will answer the above questions and more with experiential activities and research-based information.
 

Registrations
Please reserve your place at this event bycalling
519-743-0271
or booking online at
https://kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/

When & Where
7:00 PM Thursday 11th January
Central Library
85 Queen St N
Kitchener

Event Partner
This talk is offered in partnership with the University of Waterloo Centre for Mental HealthResearch and Treatment.