Invisible Wounds

Events/Seminars/Workshops for mental wellness. Dedicated to positively contributing to the lives of First Responders, health professionals, and their families.

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Thought for the day 😊 ...

"If you're going through hell, keep going!"

(T-shirt inspired by Invisible Wounds @Events4Wellness and Destination Vacation - both organizations dedicated to the wellness of our public safety personnel)

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Nic Stone, your kind, caring spirit and the depth of emotion you capture in your songs mean so much to our attendees. We’re deeply grateful for the songs you released in 2025 and 2026, "Some I Carry Home" and "Mercy From The Ashes"

Listen here:
https://t.co/et02KXdaIw

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Thank you to Sgt Sue "Salty Sarge" Harvey and her service dog Willow of "Driving Force"/ "Front Line Fairways" for your round of golf that was part of the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians Tuesday October 4-5-6, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

The question of "What if resilience could be trained before the pressure hits?" was answered by Sue for the participating golfers at the Royal Niagara Golf Club.

Sue provided a live demonstration of how mindfulness,sport psychology and golf can build practical skills for life under pressure as she described how the golf course becomes a training ground for resetting after mistakes, managing emotions, controlling attention, and performing through adversity.

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OPP Forensic Indentification Constable Chris Dobbs was presented an original art piece titled "After the Storm" by retired Peel Regional Police Staff Sergeant Shawn McCowell at the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians Tuesday October 6, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Chris was recognized for his dedication to assisting others facing challenging circumstances with their physcial and mental health through his volunteering with Invisible Wounds. One of our Invisible Wounds speakers this year, Chris has taken a near death and tragic in the line of duty experience and transformed it into an incredible story of resilience.

Congratulations Chris and thank you to Shawn for your beautiful artwork.

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Enyinnah Okere, Deputy Minister of Communications and Public Engagement Government of
Alberta joined us virtually to present his valuable TED Talk "More than the Job: The Personal Impact of Service" at the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians Tuesday October 6, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

Thank you Enyinnah for your valuable information on Alberta police and marginalized communities; pairing with social workers and social service agencies; hearing the needs and meeting the gaps to reduce crime; as well as raising new traumas related to public hate and defunding the police issues.

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Thank you to our volunteers for the 2026 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians October 5-6, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. We appreciate your commitment to first responder mental health, and all the time and effort you put in to help our Invisible Wounds team year after year to run our event.

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Thank you to our speakers for the 2026 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians October 5-6, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. We appreciate your commitment to first responder mental health, and all the time and effort you put into educating our audience.

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Waterloo Regional Police Officer Laurie Auguste, Registered Psychotherapist Olivia Morson, Law Enforcement Officer Joshua Shymko & psychologist Dr Steven Jett were speakers for the Trillium Heath Partners & Waterloo Regional Police on a presentation titled "Heavy Lifting-Peer Support & Vicarious Trauma in Policing" at the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders & Clinicians Oct 6, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Thanks or your insight into this important topic.

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Parul Shah, Embracing Empowerment Psychotherapy Services presented "The Weight We
Carry: From Supporting First Responders to their Families" to the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians Monday October 5, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Thank you Parul for sharing your insight into first responder mental health.

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Chris Howe, Fire Captain and Co-Founder of Twelve Mile Recovery, Person in Long-Term Recovery presented "A Captain's Story of Addiction, PTSI, and the Long
Road Back" at the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians Monday October 5, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Thank you Chris for sharing your journey, and for your hope, vision and action to help people experiencing addictions regain their lives.

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Welcome to the final day of the 2026 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders & Clinicians Tuesday October 6, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Please consider a visit to our generous sponsors’ tables. Shawn McCowell artwork silent auction items are up for bids. All proceeds go to support our efforts at Invisible Wounds to educate & make a difference for first responders' mental health. Thank you Shawn for generously donating your talents.

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Thank you to #IveGotYourBack911 for everything you do for the first responder community. We really appreciate you being at the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians October 5-6, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. If you didn't get your merchandise in person you can order online: https://t.co/bwjkmWMz9U

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Mike Rumble, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and former Flight Paramedic, and nurse, presented "Play-Walk-Talk-What to do Right After a Bad Call" at the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians Monday October 5, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Thank you Mike for your insight and advice for our delagates. Refer to https://t.co/ZbWTr3W6h8 for more information.

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The organizers of the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians October 5-6, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario thank all of our sponsors. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

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Dave McLennan and Jenn Menzies from Boots on the Ground shared resources (Dave), and heartfelt personal experience as a nurse (Jenn) that has led her to volunteering as a peer supporter with BOTG, at the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians Monday October 5, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Thank you Dave and Jenn for sharing your inspiring and courageous journeys with the delegates.

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Randi-Mae Stanford-Leibold, Toronto Police Association Wellness Advisor presented "Support is Non-Negotiable" at the 11th Annual Invisible Wounds National Mental Wellness Conference for First Responders and Clinicians Monday October 5, 2026 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Her presentation was impactful, down to earth and real. Thank you Randi-Mae for sharing your insights about organizational supports for mental well being.