Ambulatory SCI Workshop #1: Self Care and Goal-Setting

Ambulatory SCI Workshop Series: Workshop #1: Self Care and Goal-Setting

Join us for an empowering series of virtual workshops created for people with ambulatory SCI. Led by Ryan Clarkson and Mike Shaw, these sessions will feature peer-driven discussions on the mental wellness topics that matter most.

Click here to register for Workshop #1.

Description: Self-care and goal setting are deeply personal and can be especially challenging with the unpredictable nature of an incomplete SCI. In this session, we’ll explore how to craft meaningful goals that honour your body’s limits while pushing for growth. We’ll also tackle self-pressure and expectations, helping you redefine success on your own terms.

Takeaways:

1. Create adaptable, realistic, and value-based goals that account for the variability of living with an SCI.
2. Discover the importance of self-compassion in navigating setbacks and self-pressure.
3. Learn how to balance ambition with rest to prevent burnout or regression.

Mike Shaw: Former Professional Skier | Author & Keynote Speaker | Clinical Counsellor & Resilience Expert

In 2013, Mike Shaw’s life took a dramatic turn when a catastrophic skiing accident left him with an incomplete SCI. Today, as a clinical counsellor, keynote speaker and author of Never Part of the Plan, Mike equips individuals and organizations with practical tools to navigate challenges, foster resilience and unlock their full potential. His unique perspective combines his lived experiences with expertise in mental health to help others overcome adversity and thrive. His story has been featured on platforms like Red Bull TV, CBC, NBC, and TEDx, with his documentary The Healing Agent offering hope and guidance to audiences worldwide. Mike’s mission is simple: to inspire and empower people to transition from surviving to thriving despite life’s toughest challenges.

Questions? Email Ryan at rclarkson@sci-bc.ca.

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Learn more and register for Workshop #2: Identity and Imposter Syndrome (Jan 21).

Learn more and register for Workshop #3: Mental Health, Grief and Comparison (Feb 4).