Carberry hosts wellness event
Chris Beaudry was born in Edmonton and raised in Calgary and St Front Sk. He’s a father of 3 young girls, husband to his wife Richelle, and a 4th generation farmer. Chris was an assistant coach with the 2017/18 Humboldt Broncos, who were tragically involved in the bus crash that killed 16 players and staff.
Chris’ life was forever changed on the day of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Since then, Chris has been heavily involved in the field of mental health and healing. He has trained under Dr. Gabor Mate, Don Miguel Ruiz, Lama Sonia Potie, and many others.
On Tuesday, Chris will share his story and journey. His talk explores the human spirit’s capacity to overcome adversity and foster growth, even when in the face of tragedy. It takes courage and vulnerability to discover what path is the right one for today. Discovering and rediscovering what works for today, not tomorrow or yesterday, it is an important wellness to build from. Speaking with Grady Stephenson, CAO for the Town of Carberry he expressed the importance of this event. "With all the loss that our community has suffered over the years, it is something that I feel is a great need for the people in our community. Personally, following many personal events as well as some significant events in my role as first responder last year, I burnt out and needed a break. I took a 7 week leave from work and the fire department and started seeing a counsellor. I was told that I was showing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress and burnout. I was able to recognize this early due to my involvement in some mental health initiatives in our community and area, and want to share my story in hopes of encouraging others to reach out and do the same." Grady would also like to thank everyone that has helped bring this event together.
Please join us on April 23rd at the Carberry Collegiate. Doors open and wellness fair starts at 6 pm and Keynote Speaker at 7 pm. Break out sessions to follow after keynote speaker session, Sleep and the Effects of Screen Time on Mental Health, Managing Your Baseline, Learn About 9-8-8 Support in Canada.
This event is in collaboration with the Town of Carberry & Carberry Collegiate with support from Healthy Now Prairie Mountain Health, Carberry & Area Community Foundation, Carberry & Area Chamber of Commerce and RM of North Cypress/Langford.
Jolene Balciunas, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Neepawa Banner & Press
