"I loved that your guest speaker Sarah included case studies and talked about the process of assessing participants from a mental health perspective, the outcome, and the consequences for the expedition. |
Photo credit: Pavel Fiala
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Upcoming events
MHWFA hosts regular guest speakers, all professionals with expertise in a mental health field, speaking on topics relevant to remote areas and wilderness. These online live events are an awesome way to network with others in the industry as well as access and learn directly from a variety of experts in the mental health field.
Views expressed are the guest speakers' own and may or may not reflect the views of MHWFA.
Online Live event: Thursday 25 April 2024;
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Michael "Doc" Crawford
Slipstream Wilderness First Aid instructor
Register for this Free Live event
Online Live event: Thursday 23 May 2024;
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Renée Dumas, C.C.C.
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Register for this Free Live event
Online Live event: Monday 23 September 2024
5:30pm Pacific / 8:30 pm Eastern
Attachment theory and nature connection
How does experiencing positive nature connection mirror and facilitate strong attachment relationships in our personal life? What can we learn from nature about relationships and nurturing bonds? This presentation will touch on Jes's research for her Masters in Counselling capstone project. More info coming soon!
Jes Logher
Masters in Counselling Candidate
Registration coming soon!
Past Events & Guest Speakers
Past Events
Sean J Stevens, Meditation & Mindfulness Instructor
Mindfulness for Outdoor Contexts |
Chris Mushumanski, MA & Greg Miller, MA; BC Search and Rescue Association
Critical Incident Stress Management |
Aaron Lyons, MA, Restorative Justice Expert
De-Escalation Tools for Field Settings |
Catherine Allen, Somatic Experiencing Therapist
Trauma, Healing, & the Mountains |
Pastor Rich Parlee
Talking to God in the Wilderness: Spirituality and Mental Health |
Jess Cumming, MA, CCC, eating disorders specialist
Supporting Clients with Disordered Eating in the Field |
Judy North, remote area crisis & suicide intervention specialist
Suicide Intervention Training, Hope for Remote Areas: A Brief Overview |