If you are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see Kim Barthel or Theo Fleury speak, here is a list of events that are open to the public in April 2019:
Theo Fleury
- Medicine Hat, AB: “The Power of
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Helping doctors deal with trauma
Today is ‘National Doctors’ Day’, a day for celebrating all the amazing and hard-working doctors out there. Doctors belong to a powerful demographic of people who dedicate their work to helping others: medical professionals, therapists, first-responders, etc. As a result … Read the rest
What to do if a loved one is self-harming
Today is ‘Self-Injury Awareness Day’, a day to start a conversation about a side of trauma that deserves some awareness.
If you’re not familiar with self-injury, it means someone hurts themselves on purpose, such as cutting skin, burning skin, hitting … Read the rest
The part of cancer we forget to talk about: mental health
Today is World Cancer Day, a day to raise awareness about one of the leading causes of death in the world. Did you know 9.6 million people die from cancer each year? And that cancer is the second leading … Read the rest
Upcoming events: where to catch Kim and Theo next
If you are eagerly awaiting your next opportunity to hear Kim Barthel and Theo Fleury speak, here’s a list of upcoming events where you can catch them solo or together:
Kim Barthel
- Orange, Australia – Nov 16: Mindfulness when Supporting
Occupational therapy and trauma: what is it and how does it help?
October is Occupational Therapy Month in Canada, and it’s a time to recognize and celebrate the amazing work Occupational Therapists (OTs) do for so many people, including those who have suffered some form of trauma.
Kim Barthel is one such … Read the rest
The relationship between gratitude and trauma
Today is World Gratitude Day, and it’s the perfect opportunity to review all you have in your life and all that you’re thankful for.
Gratitude is a practice that doesn’t cost us any money and takes up very little … Read the rest
How to help if someone you know may be suicidal
September 10th is an important awareness day, recognized globally as ‘World Suicide Prevention Day‘. Suicide is not a topic any one of us is unfamiliar with, and headlines throughout the last year would prove that as well.
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The lingering trauma of natural disasters
All around the world, communities and people are struggling to cope with natural disasters. For thousands of people, it is the hundreds of wildfires burning through parts of Western Canada, for others, it’s the looming hurricane heading for Hawaii. And … Read the rest
Use summer as an excuse to connect with yourself
Summer has arrived, and with warmer temperatures comes more excuses to spend time outside. You may have heard the notion that sunshine and fresh air are great for our overall health and wellbeing, but there is actually some science to … Read the rest