Allan Kehler

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Removing The Mask: Creating Wellness in the Workplace

For years, Allan suffered in silence as he persevered through the challenges of mental illness and addictions. In the same way, countless employees remain silent about their personal challenges. And while many individuals have great intentions of assisting others who are displaying signs of distress, many fear saying or doing the wrong thing.

Allan’s captivating message empowers individuals to remove their masks and put a voice to their needs. He reminds his audience that nobody needs to be fixed, and shares how one man was able to change his entire life through a simple process. Through a fun and interactive quiz, Allan ensures that all participants walk away with an increased understanding of issues including mental illness, addiction, resilience, and wellness.

Find out what can happen in workplaces when judgement and stigma are replaced with compassion. Reduced accidents, enhanced productivity, less turnover and heightened team morale are all possible.

Learner Outcomes:

• Examine the impact that mental health has on the individual, the workplace, and society as a whole
• Understand how to approach and support individuals who are experiencing distress
• Empower individuals to use their voices in times of need
• Recognize how to create an attitude of resilience
• Review 6 key commitments to create wellness in the workplace

Goodbye Stress. Hello Life!

We live in a fast-paced society with a seemingly endless list of demands. Life will naturally bring us stress, but the key is moving forward so that it doesn’t impact other areas of our lives.

Allan draws on his personal and professional experiences, leaving you inspired to persevere through your personal challenges rather than avoid or escape them. You will be encouraged to take an honest look at what lies beneath pain, and be provided with the tools to heal through a holistic approach.

Participate in an interactive quiz and an entertaining game of Pie Face. You will walk away from this session with wellness strategies that are applicable in both your personal and professional life.

Learner Outcomes:

• Identify key signs of stress in both self and others
• Understand the relationship that exists between stress and performance
• Discover how trauma changes the way our system reacts and responds to stress
• Review strategies that promote both personal and professional wellness

How One Teacher Changed My Life in 10 Minutes

Countless students are in pain, and many are uncertain how to manage this pain. As a result, some individuals turn to substance use, self-harm, or even suicide. Sadly, many students are suffering in silence. A smile can appear on the outside while they are in pain on the inside. For years, this was Allan.

A university professor saw beneath Allan’s mask and changed his entire life through a simple process. Allan shares this approach in his message, and reassures his audience that nobody needs to be fixed, but that the value of being seen and heard is immeasurable.

Drawing from personal and professional experiences, Allan explains what drives students to engage in destructive behaviors. Through a fun and interactive quiz, teachers will gain an increased understanding of mental illness, trauma, resilience, and wellness. Allan ensures that teachers will walk away feeling better equipped to deal with the countless challenges that our students face.

Learner Outcomes:

• Recognize key signs and symptoms of substance use, self-harm, and suicide
• Discover what drives individuals to engage in destructive behaviours
• Understand a non-invasive approach to address students who are in distress
• Create a healthy classroom environment where students feel comfortable asking for the assistance they need

Educators: Goodbye Stress. Hello Life!

The profession of teaching comes with a seemingly endless list of demands. This chosen career combined with life itself will naturally bring challenges and stress, but the key is moving forward so that it doesn’t impact other areas of your life.

Allan draws on his personal and professional experiences, leaving you inspired to persevere through your challenges rather than avoid or escape them. Allan encourages you to take an honest look at what lies beneath pain, and provides the tools to heal through a holistic approach. You will once again be the student as Allan takes you through an interactive quiz, and provides you with the opportunity to participate in an entertaining game of PieFace.

You will walk away from this session with wellness strategies that are applicable in both your personal and professional life. When both teachers and students are able to effectively manage their stress, it creates a more conducive environment for learning to take place.

Learner Outcomes:

• Create a classroom environment that identifies and combats stress
• Understand the relationship that exists between stress and performance
• Provide support and expertise with respect to managing students who are experiencing personal challenges
• Navigate through various handouts and activities that can be used in both the classroom setting and at home

Mental Health – It’s Time to Talk

The stigma surrounding mental health is lessening, but men still face unique barriers that prevent them from seeking help. In an effort to avoid being perceived as weak or vulnerable, men have a tendency to bury their emotions deep within.

Friends, coworkers and family members will benefit from Allan’s message, as they can learn how to better support men who are displaying signs of distress. Get ready to be inspired to put a voice to your own challenges, and learn how to effectively talk to others about their mental health. You will participate in an interactive quiz and walk away with an increased understanding of issues including masculinity, suicide, substance use, resilience, and wellness.

The relationship between men and mental health has been often been called a silent crisis. Allan breaks the silence. It’s time to talk.

Learner Outcomes:

• Examine the impact that masculinity plays in the workplace
• Understand how to effectively approach and support men who are experiencing distress
• Explore the relationship that exists between stress and performance
• Review strategies that promote both personal and professional wellness