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Public safety personnel (PSP), have a work-life that regularly involves unpredictable exposures to critical incidents, violence, chronic stress, job dissatisfaction, and societal expectations for optimal performance which can create a toxic work environment and lead to significant negative mental health outcomes.

In this lecture, Amy shares the research behind Mindfulness-based Resilience Training (MBRT) and Mindful Psychotherapy as feasible interventions consistent with the potential to improve PSP health and public safety. She discusses how to strengthen our body-based somatic intelligence to reset our nervous system back to baseline, how to tap into our natural healing ability, and shares her global mission.

She will close her session with a practical exercise to counter the unconscious reactive state of mind and prevent anxiety, overwhelm, and depression in the body.

Amy Boudreau is a writer, professional speaker, instructor, conscious leader, and police officer who is dedicated to researching and teaching optimal health strategies to enhance workplace wellness and promote culture change towards well-being within the public safety sector globally.

As a 12-year police constable, Amy has extensive experience working in crisis environments, managing conflict, and dealing with high levels of stress and trauma. Amy is a Mindfulness@Work® Certified Instructor, Gravity Yoga® Certified Instructor, holds a Corporate Yoga Certification, and Trauma Sensitive Yoga Certification. She is a Situational Awareness Specialist-Advance Practitioner (SAS-AP®), International Crime Prevention Specialist (ICPS), is a Mental Health Ambassador, Peer Supporter, is part of the First Responder Mindfulness Network (FRMN) and has extensive training in Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness & Yoga

Resilience Training, and preventing/healing from Operational Stress Injuries.

Recognized for her wellness work and contributions to the policing industry, Amy was named Top 3 Global Awardee finalists for the World Police Summit “Inspiring Female Officer of the Year Award” hosted by Dubai Police in Dubai, United Arab Emirates in March 2023. In September 2022, she was invited to lecture at the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Conference on “Transformational Culture Change Towards Well-being that Lasts”.

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Everything is Perfect and Everything is Improving - Mastering Love, Joy and Peace through Forgiveness, Faith, and Faith-Filled Actions. My presentation will encourage participants to: 

1. Release Tension from

• Past - Judgements on experiences, other people and themselves
• Future - Fear and Frustration
• Present Discontentment

2. Reconnect to Infinite Love, Joy and Peace  Through Stillness and meditation

3. Move Forward in Faith-Filled Action with the Pure Motivation of Others Centred Service.

James is a 30 year veteran world-class speaker, thought leader, consultant, international bestselling author, and publisher. James helps you live your best possible life as your best possible self through Pure Spiritual Intelligence, Verbal Aikido and his Wealthy World Changer Workshops. James is raising up million dollar gurus all over the world teaching from his experience working with the world most powerful banks, international law enforcement agencies and sharing the stage with his “Guru Dad” Les Brown, Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Kevin Harrington, Robin Sharma, Bob Proctor, Grant Cardone, Jack Canfield, Mel Robbins, Steve Forbes, Eric Thomas and Sir Richard Branson.

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- artists would create art during the event; they would work in the background (corners of the stage or sides of room depending on the auditorium) and they would be very non obtrusive (like a fly on the wall:)

- As part of my presentation, I will introduce the artists and briefly explain the concept as part of my discussion on kindness and compassion.

- at the end of the program: 7-10 min to have the artists present their art to the audience:

- 1 piece will be sponsored by a corporation (proceeds to be used to deliver heart coherence in schools and/or used to support compassion research (we starting a research project studying the science of compassion in medical students around the world - A local is global approach... )

- 1 piece can be auctioned to the audience (money will go directly to your Kindful Canada foundation).

- audience members will have the opportunity to sign a Heart Card to have their name added to the RADD ART story that shares the story of the symposium, your book launch, key takeaways from speakers and the value created by our compassion. The RADD ART STORY will be shared online and accessible through a QR code accompanying the art.

- the RADD ART from your event and the story it creates will be shared in a variety conversations as part of social media marketing and future keynotes to spread awareness.

Dr. Mitchell Abrams is a Canadian radiologist, keynote speaker, teacher and founder of

NexGenHealth Ltd.. Abrams completed his medical degree and radiology specialty from Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada, holds a subspecialty in cross-sectional imaging from the University of Toronto and is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Abrams is an assistant clinical professor at Michael G Degroote School of Medical Sciences and was department chair of diagnostic imaging at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Dr. Abrams is also a certified educator of applied compassion, through the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford Medical School.

Early in his radiology career, Dr. Abrams was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Obstructive

Cardiomyopathy, a disease that can lead to sudden cardiac death in seemingly fit and healthy young people. He required open heart surgery in order to prevent the worst-case scenario. Through his various roles as a patient, physician and department chair, he experienced the inner workings of our healthcare system first hand, and became acutely aware of the limitations and gaps in our current western model of care. This realization became a passion and drove him down a path of research and experiential learning with practitioners around the globe, looking at different approaches to healing. In particular, Dr. Abrams’ background in radiology and his understanding of physics, supported a deep investigation into the nature of energy and our interconnectedness as it pertains to health and wellness. The intersection between his life in science and this powerful experience with healing, provided the foundation of what his life-mission has become - to support and promote a more holistic model of healthcare. As part of his mission, Dr. Mitch initiated a social enterprise called NexGenHealth to bring forth a new paradigm in self-care, patient care, and community wellness.

Through his work with CCARE, Dr. Abrams created a capstone project called RADDical A.R.T. (RADiologist Developed Autonomic Rewiring Therapy). RADDical A.R.T. is NexGenHealth’s social impact initiative and is a sustainable funding model generating sustainable fundraising in support of mental health and resilience training for youth education, communities in need and clinical research. This model leverages art, music and technology as tools to educate, heal and inspire.

“As a physician and a patient, I embarked on a journey to identify a more holistic and more effective approach to healing and health. I spent over a decade investigating, practicing, researching and amalgamating my learning in order to bring this knowledge to you. I come to you with personal stories, the latest research and a new vision for a brighter and more

harmonious vision for humanity.” – Dr. Mitch Abrams

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Novel therapies such as mindfulness training emphasize sensory exploration over intellectual exercises and analysis. To understand this shift in therapeutic focus, neuroimaging of formerly depressed participants will be discussed to highlight the impact of sensory processing in distinguishing future vulnerability from resilience. While 'figuring out' how to be happy has an important place in the cultivation of wellbeing, when people improve their happiness only a small part of this change can be explained by intellectual insights. It is suggested that a renewed focus on 'sense foraging' could help us to escape from our worst habits and re-engage with a meaningful life.

Norman Farb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he directs the Regulatory and Affective Dynamics laboratory (www.radlab.zone). He studies the psychology of well-being, focusing on mental habits, such as how we think about ourselves and interpret our emotions. He is particularly interested in why people differ in their resilience to stress, depression, and anxiety. Prof. Farb's work currently explores online training to support wellbeing, as well as brain imaging to understand how emotional reactions predict mental health.

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We will speak of the code of ethical living - The 7 Grandfather Teachings- with focus on humility. In our discussions we realized humility is required to both give and receive kindness. These teachings, held by our ancestors were vital to well-being and indeed survival. We are of the Metis people and represent no one but ourselves.

 I am a student of Life who has an unending desire to learn, grow and heal myself.

At 65 years young in this second half of life I am learning how to use the tools and wisdom I have acquired to walk my journey as Nahniimed Nodin (Dancing Wind my Ojibway spirit name). My strong relationship with The Creator and my Indigenous culture has been the foundation for my gifts to unfold as a Healer and a Writer.

Am I a Healer who is still dealing with illness? ...Yes…I may not have healed my physical body yet but I have healed my mind to be healthier by releasing old beliefs and patterns that no longer serve me. Through this healing journey I have uncovered a deeper level of forgiveness and unconditional love that I can give to myself and others. I now know at soul level what peace, joy and contentment feels like. I have given my spirit permission to soar with an ease of being because I can trust myself to take care of “me” in a good way.

I am a Métis Elder walking the path with much gratitude for my ancestors… for a culture and heritage that resonates so deeply within my soul…where once it was hidden and not spoke about to now standing proud as a Métis woman picking up the pieces and speaking to what I have discovered along the way.

I am an Oji-Cree Metis woman, an Elder and a Drum Carrier, born in Geraldton, Ontario. My cultural and traditional education comes from First Nations communities, Elders, ceremonies and Mother Earth's University. As is true of so many of us, I am re-connecting with much that was lost to us.  It is a slow and certain process. I do not speak for any nation, but for myself and my understanding. 

My formal education through McMaster & Waterloo Universities led me in my professional career to assist people in crisis, including residential school Survivors and communities working through suicides. I now provide workshops & educational experiences in an effort to plant seeds of understanding among us.  

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We all have that inner critical voice that comes out in times of ambiguity or challenges. This session will help you to mindfully detect your inner voices and intercept with a more kind and compassionate voice to improve your self-trust.

Sabrina is a self-trust coach and corporate team coach. She comes alive when she witnesses clients learn to trust themselves more and conquer challenges previously thought impossible to overcome. Before she became a coach, she worked in the corporate world in tech and tech-adjacent roles. She has an MBA from Willamette University, USA and a BSc from University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.