What's Your Big Lie? Keynote with Jordan Axani (Shift Collab)

Event Date: 
Friday, January 26, 2024 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST
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Virtual (Discord)
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What's Your Big Lie? (WYBL) is a breakthrough mental health program created by Jordan Axani based on the premise that each of us is living a big lie — and that it's okay.

About Jordan Axani
Jordan Axani, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer at Shift, blends his Conflict Negotiation background with expertise in design strategy and rapid prototyping. He empowers organizations worldwide to boost employee retention, performance, and happiness through authentic strategies. A prominent international speaker, Jordan actively contributes to discussions on workplace wellness through panels and podcasts.

The Stranger on the Bridge with Author Jonny Benjamin

Event Date: 
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Virtual (Discord)
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Alumni Relations
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Embark on Jonny's powerful mental health journey, from seeing a psychologist at age 5 to a life-changing suicide attempt saved by a stranger. His story, featured in the award-winning "The Stranger on the Bridge" documentary and book, delivers a moving message of overcoming life's challenges and finding hope.

Building Resiliency Workshop with Wayne Gray (Shift Collab)

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm EST
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Virtual (Discord)
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Alumni Relations
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Given the pace with which we move through our daily activities "resiliency" is no longer a buzzword we toss around and hope it lands in the right place. Resiliency represents a key component essential to our mental well-being when unfavourable setbacks show up. So let's interrogate this word further and find out where your resiliency is situated.

 

About Wayne Gray

Dedicated clinical social worker and mental health specialist with a strong commitment to advocating for and serving multicultural groups. Skilled at building community support, key coalitions, and strategic interagency partnerships. Backed by strengths in anti-oppression, mental health training, crisis intervention, program, personnel and case management.

Crystals 101 Workshop with Juniper Moon

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm EST
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Virtual (Discord)
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Alumni Relations
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Learn about crystals at our "Crystals 101" workshop with Juniper Moon. Join us for a beginner-friendly session, discovering how Juniper uses crystals and what the different crystals represent.

Strategies for Thriving in a Fast-Paced World - Mental Health Panel with Shift Collab

Event Date: 
Monday, January 22, 2024 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm EST
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Virtual (Discord)
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Alumni Relations
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Resiliency Project Panel

Join us on Monday, Jan. 22, from 7 to 9 pm EST for an enlightening and empowering virtual panel discussion on "Strategies for Living in a Fast-Paced World." This engaging event will feature experienced therapists from Shift Collab who will share valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate the challenges of our rapidly changing and demanding world. Our esteemed panellists, Mitch Evans, Jessica Weeks-Bouma, Brittany Tranter, and Sarah Innes, bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of mental health.

Hosted by Sandra Best (HBSW'13) featuring panelists:

  • Mitch Evans (he/him)(HSBW'19), psychotherapist and clinical lead at Shift Collab
  • Jessica Bouma (she/her)(HBSW'17, MSW'18), therapist and clinical lead at Shift Collab
  • Brittany Tranter (she/her)(MSW'21), therapist at Shift Collab
  • Sarah Innes (she/her) MSW'21 from the University of Toronto, HBA'19 (Psychology) from Toronto Metropolitan University, therapist at Shift Collab