Founder Tom Regehr
Testimonials
"Tom is an engaging and compassionate speaker with an important message for workers dealing with addiction and those who must cope with the strain it causes. His people-centred approach for the back to work process is a great asset in today’s challenging workplaces."

Jim O'Neil, Secretary-Treasurer
CAW-Canada

International Conference

Grounding Trauma 2011 will explore emotional literacy and it's ability to prevent addictions and reduce suffering from traumatic events. An RFP will go out soon

Archive for the ‘Gabor Mate - Hero or Slug?’ Category

Dr. Gabor Mate’s “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts”

Some comments about the book and what I  think!

The book In The Realm Of Hungry Ghosts and Gabor Mate himself sure get a lot of attention !!  I am now reading to book from start  finish after giving it a quick scan.  So far, I have one large feeling and one large question right off the bat.  First the feeling:

- there is a LOT of learning in this book !! I feel that everyone in the western world should read this book! And I want to find ways to capture, share and make real the learnings in practical ways.  How could we do that?  Hold workshops? Have gatherings similar to book clubs?  Start a blog? hmMM? Did you read the book? Would you tell me what you found valuable? And tell me what you think in general. Some look at Mate as  a hero, what do you feel?

And now the question:

- who the hell is Fellini? Mate refers to him twice in the first few pages of the book – and also,  I guess I have 2 questions – I also need to ask - “Hey Gabor, who did you write this book for?”


School Visits

Regehr visits a class at Trent University.

Most visits are to secondary schools where Regehr uses his personal story to connect with youth about choices around substance use and behaviours through a lens of emotional literacy.

Regehr has a goal of visiting more schools in the near future and really enjoys work with the most 'at risk' youth.

CAMH Award
Regehr accepting the prestigious Courage To Come Back Award from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 2007