Thanks for the continued interest in Paddle To The Ocean.
I’ve decided to make the FULL VERSION available FREE for streaming.
If you’re an educator looking for a hard copy (DVD) please email me directly.
In Calgary and feeling privileged to work with the next generation of recreation therapists – courtesy of the University of Lethbridge. As always I need to find my way to the water whenever I can! ~z
Had an incredible trip to Whitehorse in the Yukon! (It was my first visit.) Talked to a team of government employees about the stigma of mental health and we played a couple tunes on the banjo too!
As we slide toward the end of the year, consider the benefits of doing less.
Try to remember to turn your device(s) off 1x each day.
Disconnect –
Your brain will thank you.
I’m excited to be part of Let’s Keep Talking – [May 3rd, 6pm @ Spatz Theater]
It’s an annual event from the Nova Scotia Mental Health Foundation.
This year’s featured speaker is Margaret Trudeau.
…no pressure 😉
Starr Dobson was kind enough to invite me on her radio show: ‘Changing The Way People Think’ – Episode 12, 08.14.15 –
We talk about the value of meaningful recreation and social supports for mental wellness. Plus, I share my thoughts on the artificial division we have created between mental health and physical health.
[HINT: Your Brain is Not a Hat.]
You can find it here (interview starts at 08:35)
Also, while I was in the office I did a Mental Health Minute for CTV news.
I missed it when it aired on TV, but it should be posted here soon.
My mom saw it. She said I wore the wrong shirt.
Apparently folks don’t take you seriously if you wear plaid.
Next time I’ll stick to solid colours.
I’m very excited to be heading to Newfoundland tomorrow. I’m doing a presentation for the 44th Annual Recreation Newfoundland & Labrador Conference. I always enjoy going back to the island that taught me humility.
In support of Mental Health Week i’m offering folks a free download of my film Paddle To The Ocean.
Click HERE & enter the password: mentalhealth (all one word)
Here’s a clip from PTTO that explains why I’m such a big fan of Flow.
I’ve been spending the winter studying clawhammer banjo & breaking SUP surfboards. Hang in there folks. It’s almost spring.
The Chronicle Herald just posted a video of my performance in the Press Play series this past March. Click below to check it out:
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