Overcoming Adversity and Living Your Truth

African-Canadian communities are highly underserved and overlooked. Growing up as a black male in Canada comes with many challenges. I will talk about the obstacles I faced in school, work, home and how I was affected by intergenerational trauma. This presentation focuses on the triumph and resilience of an African-Canadian man who found his way in the face of adversity.

Learners will be able to: 

• Define their emotional boundaries and their mental health tipping point;

• Apply assertiveness techniques in their daily lives;

• Apply techniques to overcome adversity;

• Build or influence a more inclusive community.

Loving Yourself and Managing Your Mind

Navigating through the pandemic has been difficult for everyone. More than ever, it is important for us to manage our physical and mental health as we adjust back into society post-pandemic. In this presentation, I will talk about the importance of mindfulness and learning to be emotionally resilient.

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Learners will be able too:

• Develop mindfulness tools and techniques;

• Understand the importance of healthy relationships;

• Foster a healthy relationship with social media and technology;

• Build a routine to promote a healthy mind and body.