UBC Abbotsford-Mission Family Practice Residency Program

On Emotional Literacy

“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

Dr. Shahana Alibhai, a former Abbotsford-Mission family medicine resident and physician at Foundry Youth Health Centre, will be joining us as a presenter at our upcoming Faculty Development Retreat in 2025. She has recently published her first book, Feeling Better: How Understanding Your Emotional Palette Can Keep You from Getting Swept Away. We’re so excited to hear more about her journey and strategies in how we communicate.

“Emotional literacy is more than just understanding our feelings; it’s about harnessing them to foster better mental health and improve our daily lives. In an era where anxiety and depression are prevalent, it is vital to explore the science behind our emotions and how they impact our well-being. As a physician and TEDx speaker with over 10 years of experience in the field of mental health, I have seen first-hand the importance of using emotional literacy as a tool in our understanding and even prevention of mental health disorders. 

Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, participants  will learn the inextricable link between our emotions and the way we communicate, the decisions we make and the relationships we lean into.” 

To learn more about Dr. Alibhai and her new book, visit: https://drshahana.com.
She was also recently featured on the podcast, Chatter that Matters, listen here.

UBC Abbotsford-Mission Family Practice Residency Program

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

UBC professor Dr. Nadine Caron is being inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in recognition of her transformative leadership in Indigenous health and surgical practice.

Dr. Caron is co-director of the UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health and a professor in UBC’s department of surgery and Northern Medical Program, which is delivered in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia.

She is among six individuals being inducted into the CMHF for 2025. The distinction honours Canadian citizens whose outstanding leadership and contributions to medicine and the health sciences have led to extraordinary improvements in human health.

“I am truly humbled,” Dr. Caron said. “This is recognition of all those individuals who believed in and supported me with my hopes and dreams, which have really only started and that I will one day pass on. This honour is a symbol of what family, friends, colleagues and community can do when we all wish for a tomorrow that is better for our children.”

Read more on Dr. Nadine Caron inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame via UBC Faculty of Medicine news.