“I know how much courage it takes for us to ask for help—but it is this courage that creates connection between a doctor and a patient, a teacher and their student, a parent and their child, that we as humans crave.” — Dr. Shahana Alibhai
As part of the UBC Dawn Patrol Faculty Development Series, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Shahana Alibhai—a former Abbotsford-Mission family medicine resident and physician at Foundry Youth Health Centre. She is the author of Feeling Better: How Understanding Your Emotional Palette Can Keep You from Getting Swept Away and a TEDx speaker with over a decade of experience in mental health.
Session Focus:
Emotional literacy is more than just understanding our feelings; it’s about harnessing them to strengthen our well-being, relationships, and decision-making. In this session, Dr. Alibhai will lead engaging discussions and practical exercises to explore:
✅ The science behind emotional literacy
✅ How emotions shape communication and choices
✅ Strategies to foster resilience in healthcare and beyond
Join us:
Date: Friday, April 18, 2025
Time: 0700 – 0745
Location: Online
To learn more about Dr. Alibhai and her new book, visit drshahana.com.
Family Medicine Residency Site: Abbotsford-Mission 