Don’t just survive through your recovery…THRIVE!
Learn to Thrive and improve your well-being today
The recovery process can be isolating
People recovering from an illness, injury or concussion often deal with feelings of hopelessness, isolation and frustration, especially if the process is long. These feelings can negatively impact your rehabilitation process and day-to-day life.
Our Learn to Thrive courses are well-being programs for clients recovering from injury or illness. In nine program modules, we provide evidence-based tools and strategies that focus on the emotional and psycho-social aspects of recovery.
You’ll be equipped with tools that are grounded in well-being science that promote improvements in mood, perspective, resilience and emotional connections, and help you manage everyday challenges.
Get the tools to improve your well-being
The Learn to Thrive programs are the perfect complement to your existing rehabilitation program. They incorporate education, evidence-based practices, meditations, checklists and support that have proven, lasting results for many who have completed the program.
Coping and Resilience
How to manage your brain’s natural negativity bias
How to reframe your story and make meaning from experiences
Strategies to calm the stress response
Proven tools that help you challenge and redirect negative thoughts
Improving Relationships
How to use the magic ratio to strengthen relationships
Navigating relationships during recovery
Improved communication around your needs
Renewing a sense of connection with loved ones
Creation of intentional time and community
Developing strength-based lens and perspective of loved ones
Boosting Happiness
'Rewiring' your brain to experience more happiness
How to move from self-pity to self-compassion
Cultivating mindfulness
Choosing activities that increase engagement and flow
Understanding the art and science of savouring
Building gratitude habits into your life
Creating and sticking to healthy habits
Ready to go from surviving the day to thriving every day?
Embark on a transformative journey to well-being with our Learn to Thrive courses, thoughtfully designed for individuals navigating the complexities of recovery from various injuries.
1. Choose your Course
Select the course that matches your recovery experience:
2. Pick your Program
Select the format that best suits your current learning abilities and schedule:
3. Start thriving again!
Apply what you learn so you can thrive and start finding joy in life.
You will learn the course content with the use of engaging video content, a course handbook, checklists and downloadable meditations. You’ll also engage in reflections, do simple evidence-based tasks and activities, and form daily and weekly habits for a transformative experience. You’ll unlock essential tools to enrich your well-being, resilience and connection, restoring joy through your recovery journey.
Insurance funding opportunities may be available for motor vehicle accident (MVA) clients. Contact us if you have questions or would like to find a certified coach in your region.
Courses based on your recovery experience
Everyone’s recovery journey is unique. We offer two courses that help you through yours.
Learn to Thrive with Post-Concussion Syndrome
Tailored specifically for people recovering from traumatic brain injuries or concussions, this course addresses persistent symptoms experienced many months or years later. Beyond physical challenges, we understand the emotional toll—feelings of isolation, frustration, depression, self-criticism, anxiety and loss of hope. Our course provides specific tools and activities to build relationships, foster resilience, and rekindle joy on your healing journey.
Learn to Thrive: Resilience in Recovery
This course is for individuals going through an extended recovery from injury, illness or chronic conditions. Our comprehensive self-paced course offers a transformative exploration of well-being, resilience and connection. Learn, practice and be transformed as you navigate the pathways to a more resilient and connected self.
Programs tailored to your current capabilities
Our 9-module programs combine education, experiential practice, and in some cases, professional and community support. Our programs address the emotional and social needs of individuals recovering from injury, illness or chronic conditions.
We offer three learning formats based on your current capabilities, time and ability to focus.
1-on-1 Coaching & Support
For learners who prefer a customized experience or need additional support
This program recognizes that you may need extra support as you journey through your recovery. In addition to going through the 9 modules of course content at a pace you’re comfortable with, you’ll receive one-on-one support from one of our certified Learn to Thrive coaches.
You’ll work with them for a minimum of 15 sessions to help you fully understand and integrate the learnings into your regular routines so you can improve your perspectives, feelings and overall well-being.
This format is recommended for people who would benefit from a personalized learning experience with the support of a coach, who may not be comfortable with a group experience, or cannot make the Group Learning dates and times.
Group Learning on Zoom
For learners who benefit from social engagement and can tolerate longer screen time
Participants are in a group of 8-12 people who are recovering from illness or injury. The group meets weekly on Zoom for nine weeks. Each two-hour session covers a different module.
This isn’t another support group. It’s a community of people who understand your struggles but also share in your experience as you learn practical tools together that will help you thrive from day one.
During a session, certified coaches Lina and Arvinder review the content and then participants have an opportunity to discuss, share in break outs sessions, and complete exercises to integrate the learning.
If you require more support, we may request that a personal support worker or rehab support worker work with you during the live sessions to help with logging in to the online class,
This format is recommended for those who are able to tolerate at least one hour of screen time on a tablet or computer, and are able to and benefit from engagement with others.
Start and end dates will be set once there is a minimum of eight people admitted to the program.
Self-Study
For motivated, independent learners
This format is recommended for people who want to work at their own pace. You should have more independence, the capacity and self-motivation to watch the video content, and engage in the activities on your own.
Coaches who understand your struggle
Arvinder Gaya and Lina Maria Aristizabal created these courses that combines their life experiences in helping people with brain injuries and concussions.
Arvinder brings more than 25 years of knowledge and expertise in working with brain injury survivors from her occupational therapy practice PiOT. PiOT’s experience working with clients, adjusters and lawyers with motor vehicle accidents ensures that this program meets the reporting requirements of medical-legal cases. As someone who sustained a concussion in 2018 and is still experiencing symptoms, Lina understands first-hand the frustration, challenges and isolation that come with the slow recovery of post-concussion syndrome.
Arvinder Gaya
BSc.OT, OT Reg. (Ont.), Occupational Therapist and Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner, IntenSati Leader, Published author, Clinical Director and CEO of PiOT
Lina Maria Aristizabal
OCT, Msc. APPC, Coach, Teacher and Certified Applied Positive Psychology Practitioner, Concussion Survivor