11th Annual George Brown College Mental Health Conference

Ontario Health Promotion E-Bulletin, 19 February 2010 - OHPE Bulletin 650, Volume 2010, No. 650


Toronto, Ontario
March 4, 2010

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
290 Adelaide Street East

What Keeps Us Going: Embracing Vulnerability and Fostering Resilience in Ourselves and Others

Featuring Dr. Gabor Maté, M.D.

George Brown College’s Centre for Preparatory & Liberal Studies is pleased to be hosting this one-day conference. Topics will explore:

  • Understanding the root of mental health issues and how we are all affected
  • Research on resiliency: how is it developed and what can we do to increase our own
  • Ways of knowing: intellectual, experiential, intuitive
  • Honouring our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs
  • Addressing the practitioner's vulnerability to stress and compassion fatigue

The cost for this conference is $70 (student rate is $40) plus GST.  This includes a continental breakfast and lunch.

For more information, visit http://www.georgebrown.ca/mental-health-conference/.

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