Tammy Whelen - Speaker
Mental Health Educator
CMHA Peel Dufferin
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Tammy Whelen is no stranger to adversity. She faced a difficult battle with cancer at just 25 years old, and has experienced firsthand the anguish of losing a loved one to addiction.
As a mental health educator, Tammy focuses her efforts on educating communities about mental health and wellness. She is determined to demystify mental illness and fight the stigma surrounding it, creating awareness and inspiring change.
With a certification in Adult Education, and Facilitation and Teaching Effectiveness, Tammy also shares her personal experiences which demonstrate that we each face our own challenges. She believes it is through understanding and acceptance that we can build a network of support.
As a mental health educator, Tammy focuses her efforts on educating communities about mental health and wellness. She is determined to demystify mental illness and fight the stigma surrounding it, creating awareness and inspiring change.
With a certification in Adult Education, and Facilitation and Teaching Effectiveness, Tammy also shares her personal experiences which demonstrate that we each face our own challenges. She believes it is through understanding and acceptance that we can build a network of support.
Tammy Whelen's Sessions
Workshop
Understand the difference between compassion fatigue, burn out, and vicarioustrauma. In this workshop, participants learn practical strategies for self reflection, selfcare, and work through a personalized action plan to manage the effects of their owncompassion fatigue, while inspiring meaningful changes in their lives.
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm