A day of courageous speakers, meaningful conversations, and practical tools to help us build a stronger, healthier mental health.
A Mental Health Professional Development Day
There is a mental health crisis. What we do next matters.
For Bell Let's Talk Day, join us for a day designed to move from awareness to action.
Dare To Be Vulnerable Presents:
Phoenix Rising - A Professional Development Day For Our Mental Health
Wednesday, Jan. 20th | Door Open at 8:30 AM
Program Begins at 9:30AM
Brookstreet Hotel (Free Parking)
Morning: Real stories from leaders
Afternoon: Practical tools you can actually use
No buzzwords. No filler.
Just honest conversations and simple, science-based strategies that support your mental health in real life.
You’ll leave with:
🟠Clarity and focus
🟠Tools to manage stress and overwhelm
🟠A personal mental health playbook
🟠Stronger connection with your team
For leaders, individuals, and teams ready to invest in prevention — not just react to the crisis.
Step away from the noise.
Bring your team or come on your own.
Oct 5th is where it starts.
Agenda | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
8:30 – Door Open
Coffee, tea and networking
Program Begins at 9:30AM
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Introduction and fascilitation by Susan Blain, Founder, DTBV Project
Leaders step forward to openly share their mental health journeys and the real ways they navigate through them.
Real stories. No polish. No filters. These courageous leaders are keeping it real.
Meet Our Couragoeus Speakers:
John Morrison - Contract Manager, WCG Services
Jenny Chen - Founder & CEO, Catalais Consulting
Jeff Morris - Award Winnng Jounralist, Cancer Patient
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch served by the Brookstreet
12:30 – 2:30 PM | DIGITAL FREE ZONE
Phones away. Distractions off. Two hours to be fully present.
12:30 AM – 12:50 PM
A restorative sensory experience
12:50 PM – 2:50 PM
Build Your Mental Health Playbook
From stories to skills. Practical tools for real life.
An interactive afternoon focused on simple, practical science-based tools you can use to support your mental health every day.
Our Afternoon PlayBook Fascilitators:
Tammy Delaney - Breathwork Specialist
Katie Faloon Drew - Habit Change Expert
Susan Blain - DTBV, Founder
Walk away more grounded, more connected, and with tools you’ll actually use.
Give yourself the day and level-up your mental heath game. 🧡
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Highlights
- 6 hours 30 minutes
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Brookstreet Hotel
525 Legget Drive
Ottawa, ON K2K 3G4
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