Deena Kara Shaffer, PhD

Deena Kara Shaffer, PhD, is a learning specialist and lecturer at Ryerson University, co-creator of the Thriving in Action initiative, and owner of Awakened Learning, resilience-based educational coaching and consulting.

LATEST FROM DEENA KARA SHAFFER, PHD

LIFESTYLE

The Truth About Fertility (Spoiler Alert: It’s Complicated)

Steps in the complex dance of fertility and conception

HEALTH

Talk to Detox

Reaching out can improve your health

HEALTH

Shades of Grey

Say bye-bye to black-and-white thinking

HEALTH

The Meaning of Dreaming

What science can tell us about our dreams

HEALTH

The Art of Asking For Help

And why it’s good medicine

HEALTH

Mindfulness for real life

You can (and should) start a meditation practice this fall. For real.

FITNESS

Awakened Athleticism

Tips for mindfulness in sport

HEALTH

In Praise of Pelvic Physiotherapy

Treating an important part of our overall health

HEALTH

Emotional Intelligence

Figuring out our feelings

HEALTH

Seeing Red: Getting Past the Anger

Minding, managing, and mending our anger

HEALTH

Opt for Optimism

Learn how to lighten your outlook

LIFESTYLE

Ecophobia

Keeping hope afloat