Speakers

 

Inspired by our upcoming keynote speaker in September, Will Bowen, participants will learn about the impact that complaining has on stress levels and overall mental health. This talk helps listeners identify and be more mindful of the nature of their complaining while challenging everyone to alternative ways to problem solve.    Also embedded in the talk will be some information on what CMHA Durham has to offer to the public.

 

We provide participatory leadership development for emerging leaders.  Our program consists of day long learning events called "Learning Days" once per month.  These are facilitated by leaders in the field, and include topics such as Diversity training, Managing Change and conflict resolution, Meyers Briggs/leadership style, and many others including bus tours of Durham Region.  

 

The other component is a community project for participants.  Each year, non-profits and community organizations apply for projects that our participants complete in groups.  These can be anything, however we have stayed away from simply organizing fundraisers.  This year's projects included environmental scans, marketing plans, and a feasibility study.  

Tim Packer is an internationally recognized painter from Whitby. His unique style draws on the deep traditions of Canadian landscape painting while interpreting the world through a modern eye. Tim will be supporting the Whitby Art Show at Ribfest this year by painting live on Saturday, July 7th. He will donate the painting he completes that day for the club to raffle off at Ribfest (painting valued at $2,500!). Tim is committed to paying it forward and sharing his knowledge with other artists.