THURSDAY Oct 3rd, 2019
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After 30 years of denying he had the mental illnesses that were controlling his life, Tazz realized that being manic-depressive, attention deficit, and having mild dyslexia could either destroy or enhance his life… it was his choice. Today, audiences are happy to join him on his rapid cycle ride down the never-ending road to recovery that has led him from comedy venues across North America to the Psych ward at the Calgary Foothills Hospital (held over). Often described as “one of the most talented comics in the business,” Tazz has been delighting crowds at fundraisers, corporate events, festivals and on television for more than twenty years. Known as the “Bi-Polar Buddha”, Tazz is equal parts comedian, and motivator who likes to enlighten, educate and inspire.
As a result, his one-man shows have drawn rave reviews and standing-ovations from coast-tocoast. Tazz’ many national festival appearances have included the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, and the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Festival, for which he annually multi-tasks as a writer, producer and performer. Tazz’ explosive Gala performances at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival over the years can be seen frequently on CBC television and the Comedy Network. With his newest endeavour "Stand Up Against Stigma" Tazz believes that it is time to educate, embrace, and empower everyone so that we can all stand tall and give stigma a bad name! Tazz speaks candidly about his struggles and ultimately his triumphs over, not only being diagnosed mental illness, but facing the terrifying stigma that surrounds it. “…thank you so much! Just hearing that someone else has felt the same struggles and has moved passed them gives me strength and hope… you are the light at the end of my tunnel!” Audience members who live with mental illness or are struggling with stigma in any form, often find themselves empowered, inspired and proud of who they are “warts” and all! Others will gain a better understanding of how the ignorance of stigma can negatively impact so many, stopping them from seeking the help they need. All will leave with the tools to make a positive, accepting difference as well as a heart full of laughter, light and compassion. “Big Daddy Tazz will make you laugh till you cry then laugh again… it’s the bi-polar way!” |
In a day full of energy, stimulation, stress, emotions, busy, tending to the needs of others and trying to manage day to day life it is very easy to lose sight of self. We often become so wrapped up in others and life’s situations. This leads to our energy and our bodies taking on and absorbing much of what goes on around us and can becomes very unhealthy on many levels. We can become drained, lethargic, stressed out, pain ridden, worried, sick or ill.
We must learn to honor self, our energy, and our bodies no matter what our day to day is filled with. Throughout this talk you will learn tips and tools to center yourself in your own energy, become aware of how other people and situations affect your energy and how to cleanse and clear your energy. Honoring self on a daily basis is self care and will increase overall well-being.
We must learn to honor self, our energy, and our bodies no matter what our day to day is filled with. Throughout this talk you will learn tips and tools to center yourself in your own energy, become aware of how other people and situations affect your energy and how to cleanse and clear your energy. Honoring self on a daily basis is self care and will increase overall well-being.
Other sessions in the works:
Outreach Round tables: Meet other Outreach teachers and discuss what Outreach Looks like in you part of the province. Good to network, share resources and ask questions with our Outreach Educators.
Issues and Tissues: How one Outreach schools is addressing Social literacy 25-3 and 35-3 with their students.. This school also won our Recognition in Innovation and Achievement Award for 2019.
Alberta Health Services: Will be presenting up to date data and trends in the Alberta Health services program and education.
Increasing Student Resilience :
This workshop asks the question, “How can teachers build resiliency in themselves to develop and maintain positive, supportive and caring relationships with students from at-risk environments?” Participants will consider approaches for integrating a strength-based resiliency perspective into teaching practice, examine personal perspectives/paradigms that foster positive relationships with students, and provide ideas, resources and strategies consistent with research-based practices that increase the student’s ability to succeed in school and in life.
Unseen Hurts: Promoting Positive Mental Health in Schools:
This workshop will help participants understand a vision of mental health, raise their awareness of mental health issues, identify the signs of specific mental health issues, and explore practical strategies and interventions to promote positive mental health. Participants will also learn strategies to protect their own mental health
More topics to be announced soon!
Registration Website is located here:
https://event-wizard.com/OECConference2019/0/welcome/
Issues and Tissues: How one Outreach schools is addressing Social literacy 25-3 and 35-3 with their students.. This school also won our Recognition in Innovation and Achievement Award for 2019.
Alberta Health Services: Will be presenting up to date data and trends in the Alberta Health services program and education.
Increasing Student Resilience :
This workshop asks the question, “How can teachers build resiliency in themselves to develop and maintain positive, supportive and caring relationships with students from at-risk environments?” Participants will consider approaches for integrating a strength-based resiliency perspective into teaching practice, examine personal perspectives/paradigms that foster positive relationships with students, and provide ideas, resources and strategies consistent with research-based practices that increase the student’s ability to succeed in school and in life.
Unseen Hurts: Promoting Positive Mental Health in Schools:
This workshop will help participants understand a vision of mental health, raise their awareness of mental health issues, identify the signs of specific mental health issues, and explore practical strategies and interventions to promote positive mental health. Participants will also learn strategies to protect their own mental health
More topics to be announced soon!
Registration Website is located here:
https://event-wizard.com/OECConference2019/0/welcome/
