Phoenix Rising - A Mental Health Day

A day of courageous speakers, meaningful conversations, and practical tools to help us build a stronger, healthier mental health. A Mental Health Professional Development Day There is a mental health crisis. What we do next matters. For Mental Illness Week Week, join us for a full day designed to move from awareness to action. Dare To Be Vulnerable Presents: Phoenix Rising - A Professional Development Day For Our Mental Health Monday, Oct 5 | Door Open at 8:30 AM Program Begins at 9:30AM Brookstreet Hotel (Free Parking) Morning: Real stories from leaders Afternoon: Practical tools you can actually use No buzzwords. No filler. Just honest conversations and simple, science-based strategies that support your mental health in real life. You’ll leave with: 🟠Clarity and focus 🟠Tools to manage stress and overwhelm 🟠A personal mental health playbook 🟠Stronger connection with your team For leaders, individuals, and teams ready to invest in prevention — not just react to the crisis. Step away from the noise. Bring your team or come on your own. Oct 5th is where it starts. Agenda | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM 8:30 – Door Open Coffee, tea and networking Program Begins at 9:30AM 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Introduction and fascilitation by Susan Blain, Founder, DTBV Project Leaders step forward to openly share their mental health journeys and the real ways they navigate through them. Real stories. No polish. No filters. These courageous leaders are keeping it real. Meet Our Couragoeus Speakers: Tara Shannon - Executive Director, Ottawa Festival Network John Morrison - Contract Manager, WCG Services Jenny Chen - Founder & CEO, Catalais Consulting Jeff Morris - Award Winnng Jounralist, Cancer Patient 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch served by the Brookstreet 12:30 – 2:30 PM | DIGITAL FREE ZONE Phones away. Distractions off. Two hours to be fully present. 12:30 AM – 12:50 PM A restorative sensory experience 12:50 PM – 2:50 PM Build Your Mental Health Playbook From stories to skills. Practical tools for real life. An interactive afternoon focused on simple, practical science-based tools you can use to support your mental health every day. Our Afternoon PlayBook Fascilitators: Tammy Delaney - Breathwork Specialist Katie Faloon Drew - Habit Change Expert Susan Blain - DTBV, Founder Walk away more grounded, more connected, and with tools you’ll actually use. Give yourself the day and level-up your mental heath game. 🧡