Upcoming Events
Current Events
May 21, 2015 – The Big Carrot Thursday Night Lecture Series Presents “Be Your Best Self, and Live Your Best Life” with Dr. Marcia Sirota
The Big Carrot – 348 Danforth Avenue in Toronto – starts at 7 PM
We all want to be happier in our lives, but sometimes it’s hard to know what to do. Society says that more money and stuff, power and influence, popularity and fame will bring happiness, but 20,000-plus Instagram followers is an empty promise.
In truth, happiness comes from a state of well-being in which we’re authentic, personally responsible, empowered and in balance; it comes from meaningful relationships, work and pastimes, and from making a contribution rather than compulsively consuming.
Join Dr. Marcia Sirota of the Ruthless Compassion Institute for a lively, thought provoking discussion, “Be Your Best Self, and Live Your Best Life,” where you’ll learn how to move away from anxiety, frustration and alienation and toward your bliss.
Past Events
March 4, 2015 – The Main Speaker Series 2014-2015 Presents: Building Healthy Relationships through the use of Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota.
OMA office -located at 150 Bloor St West Toronto Suite 900
The notion of what is a “healthy relationship” in both personal and professional life will be discussed; the philosophy of ruthless compassion will be explored and examples will be given of how ruthless compassion can be applied to create healthy relationships.
July 28 – August 1, 2014 – Live Your Best Life, Be Your Best Self
Hockley Valley Resort & Spa
793522 Mono 3rd Line, Mono, ON (Just north of Toronto)
In a beautiful, luxurious setting, we’ll explore the blocks you have to living the life you’ve always dreamed of living and to being the person you’ve always wanted to be.
You’ll learn the tools for overcoming these blocks and for identifying your personal, professional and creative goals.
You’ll envision the life you’ve always wanted – even the life you didn’t dare to dream of- and you’ll learn the tools for moving in the direction of your dreams.
There will be time to relax, contemplate, walk in nature and take advantage of the pools, spa, lounge and other amenities the resort has to offer.
Fees include 5 nights, double-occupancy, 3 meals and 2 snacks daily and two sessions of group work daily. Option for individual coaching sessions during the retreat.
See the schedule here.
To learn more, email ruthlesscompassioninstitute@gmail.com or message us on Facebook
February 26, 2013 – Overcoming Addiction (especially food addiction)
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Transense Healing Arts Holistic Centre
344 Bloor Street West (at Spadina), Suite 610, Toronto ON
$10 admission at door + $2 donation. Register Here.
March 26, 2013 – Healthy Relationships
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Transense Healing Arts Holistic Centre
344 Bloor Street West (at Spadina), Suite 610, Toronto ON
$10 admission at door + $2 donation. Register Here.
April 5,2013 – A New Approach to Understanding and Treating Overeating and Obesity
2:00pm – 3:15pm
a workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Ontario Psychiatric Association
“Pier 2” at the Toronto Westin Harbour Castle Hotel and Conference Centre
Toronto, ON
Register Here.
April 23, 2013 – Using Ruthless Compassion in Everyday Life
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Transense Healing Arts Holistic Centre
344 Bloor Street West (at Spadina), Suite 610, Toronto ON
$10 admission at door + $2 donation. Register Here.
Topics
1. What is Ruthless Compassion and How Can We Use It in Our Lives?
In this talk, I discuss what the term means, and how the bringing together of strength and kindness, toughness and gentleness, ferociousness and tolerance will enable a person to have the greatest happiness and success in life. I show how ruthless compassion can be applied to all areas of life: relationships, the workplace, finances, creativity, spirituality and in overcoming addictions.
2. Overcoming Compulsive Eating
In this talk, I show how addiction isn’t a disease but rather, a dysfunctional attempt at seeking emotional healing and self-nurturing, and how compulsive eating is no different. I show how the “child within” drives the over-eating behavior and how diets can’t work because they cause further feelings of deprivation in someone who feels deprived to begin with.
I show how someone can begin to heal the emotional wounds left over from childhood, and learn how to give themselves the love care and reassurance they need. I show how to identify and reject the negative self-talk that perpetuates shame and self-criticism and how to develop an empowered adult identity which will enable someone to finally be free of the obsessive thought patterns and compulsive behaviours involved in over-eating and all other addictions.
3. How to Have a Healthy Relationship
In this talk, I explore what it means to be in a healthy relationship and the importance of meaningful intimacy, honest communication and a solid commitment. I discuss the “Five R’s” of a healthy relationship: Respect, Reasonableness, Rationality, Responsibility and Reliability, and why they’re essential in any good, long-term committed relationship.
I discuss the difference between a healthy relationship and an unhealthy one and give tips on how to tell if your relationship isn’t a good one, and how you might be able to make it better. I discuss the way men and women have different needs and ways of communicating and how these things must be recognized in order to have a healthy relationship.
Past Events
September 29th, 2012 Workshop: A new approach to understanding and treating overeating and obesity at the annual Canadian Psychiatric Association conference in Montreal at the Palais de Congres.
Speaking Requests
To contact Dr. Sirota for a potential speaking engagement, please contact:
info@marciasirotamd.com
Registration
To learn more about how to sign up for one of Dr. Marcia Sirota’s upcoming events, please fill out the form below:
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