Understand resilient thinking
Identify the mindset patterns that help protect mental health and support adaptive coping.
Concrete, evidence-based strategies to strengthen resilience and protect mental well-being in daily life.
About this Talk
Knowing strategies to promote and bolster mental health is an important part of resilient mental health. However, having a clear road map of how to implement these strategies is crucial to maintaining our mental health through day-to-day challenges.
This talk focuses on applying concrete, evidence-based skills to protect mental health and promote personal resilience. Dr. Nicole Legg introduces mindset strategies and thinking-based tools that facilitate problem-solving, acceptance, and emotional flexibility. Attendees will be equipped with practical techniques to navigate difficult decisions, manage challenging emotions, and deepen their understanding of the factors that influence mental well-being.
Attendees must first participate in Dr. Legg’s Part 1: Foundations of Mental Health session, to ensure all attendees have the foundational understanding of mental health required to apply skills and promote resilient mental health.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Attendees leave with practical, evidence-based skills they can apply immediately.
Identify the mindset patterns that help protect mental health and support adaptive coping.
Learn strategies for responding to difficult emotions with greater balance, clarity, and self-awareness.
Apply practical techniques that support problem-solving, acceptance, and resilience under pressure.
Leave with actionable ways to apply resilience tools in day-to-day work and life challenges.
SESSION BREAKDOWN
The session opens by exploring the psychological processes that help people recover, adapt, and stay grounded through stress and uncertainty.
Participants learn evidence-based strategies that encourage more flexible thinking, stronger coping, and healthier responses to adversity.
This section focuses on how to use these tools when navigating difficult decisions, strong emotions, and ongoing workplace or personal stressors.
Your Speaker
PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Nicole Legg is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, research scientist, and speaker with over 10 years of experience delivering evidence-based talks on mental health, resilience, and well-being. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology and extensive experience working with organizations, leaders, and employees, she is known for translating complex mental health topics into practical, relatable strategies.
Dr. Legg completed both her MSc and PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Victoria, and her Clinical Psychology Residency with Fraser Health Authority at Royal Columbian Hospital. She currently provides psychological assessments and treatment in the community, bringing both clinical depth and evidence-based expertise to every presentation. Over the past decade, she has delivered highly rated talks for corporate teams, executives, government bodies, schools, health clinics, and non-profit organizations. She has also been featured on podcasts, radio programs, and in articles, sharing her expertise on mental health and wellness. Dr. Legg's research focuses on understanding when and why people engage in high-risk behaviours, including substance use and disordered eating, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in Canada. She has received federal research fellowships and numerous awards, published in peer-reviewed journals, and co-authored textbook chapters for Oxford and Cambridge University Press. Dr. Legg is a strong advocate for mental health awareness, and in her free time she enjoys taking advantage of the many outdoor activities Vancouver has to offer.
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