Happiness Is A Skill | Ken Kwan | TEDxUOIT

Описание: Many of us aspire to have more happiness in our life. When we think about how to achieve this, we may think of external things that will make it happen- a better job, a leaner body, a new partner, or just getting more stuff. Of course, we can’t separate our brain from our environment, and cultivating healthy relationship is key to our psychological well-being.

Dr. Kwan is the Founder and Executive Director of Oshawa Psychological & Counselling Services serving Oshawa and surrounding communities in Durham Region, and of Woodbine Psychological & Counselling Services serving Markham and surrounding communities in York Region. He recently spearheaded the successful launch of the Oshawa Psychotherapy Training Institute (OPTI), a unique training division of Oshawa Psychological & Counselling Services that focuses on providing mental health clinicians with both professional and personal quality learning as well as peer and clinical support. Dr. Kwan is a registered psychologist in clinical and counselling psychology with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families as his primary client groups. During more than 20 years of clinical counselling experience, Dr. Kwan has held various clinical positions and leadership roles including Clinical Director of Family Services York Region. Through his private practice, Dr.Kwan provides clinical con

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