What is resilience? Is it an individual trait, or does it emerge from cohesive teams and supportive recovery environments? Drawing insights from sport psychology, disaster relief, and elite military and first responder teams, Dr. Shields will explore the connection between resilience, high performance, and overcoming adversity. Discover how to “control the controllables” and embrace the challenge to lead—no matter your position—by fostering collaboration, supporting performance, and prioritizing well-being for yourself and others. READ DUNCAN’S BIO

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Chris will share how breath awareness allowed him to recover from PTSD and addictions. He will also share how to consciously influence your nervous system with various breathing practices through informative and interactive practices. Join Chris with an open mind and a willingness to experiment as he will provide you with the tools he heavily relies on for wellness. READ CHRIS’ BIO

This presentation will focus on normalizing financial conversations and how seeking help from a Licensed Insolvency Trustee can alleviate stress. Patricia Lovett-Reid will highlight services, including personal insolvencies, business advisory, and corporate restructuring, offering self-guided strategies to manage financial challenges and improve overall mental wellness in high-stress professions. READ PATTIE’S BIO

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We may think that trauma affects only those who experience the acute event. We talk often about how to create trauma informed care in the workplace, but what are the effects at home, not only on the person who has experienced the trauma but their kids and grandkids if left untreated or unsupported. First hand open discussion with a person who has lived (and corrected) intergenerational trauma. READ ADAM’S BIO

As first responders, we know what it’s like to be pushed to our limits. When dealing with work-related stress injuries, the last thing we need is to then have to figure out how to navigate a complex workers’ compensation system. Learning when and how to file a claim is crucial to getting the support we need quickly. This workshop is designed for us – led by a psychologist who has worked closely with first responders and others in high-stress jobs, we’ll learn practical steps to make a tough time easier and find a roadmap that will help us focus on healing. READ LISA’S BIO

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Dan will demonstrate the effectiveness of the HeartMath’s Resilience Advantage training and workshops to effectively assist the First Responder Community in reducing stress, building and enhancing resilience and facilitating mental and emotional self-regulation through the utilization of scientific, evidence-based and peer reviewed techniques, tools, and technology. READ DAN’S BIO

Paul Bromby, author of The Backpack, will lead a workshop exploring how children may unknowingly carry the emotional burdens of a parent’s mental health struggles. Designed for first responders and frontline workers and, heatlhcare professionals, this session offers insights into recognizing these impacts and practical strategies to support children and families with empathy and care. READ PAUL’S BIO

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A veteran and mental health ambassador’s journey of resilience, from mental health challenges to recovery through sport leadership at two Invictus Games. READ NATACHA’S BIO

Afghanistan Deployment, Another Story with Natacha Dupuis