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A Taste of Wonderland - Birthing a New Story of 'Best Life' for All
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
2:00 p.m. ET - 3:30 p.m. ET
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What If.....
- the epidemic of crisis, pain, hopelessness and powerlessness are natural responses to the world we consider ‘normal’?
- those who are deemed to have a 'mental illness' and/or 'addiction' are in fact some of the most critical pioneers and adventurers of a new ‘normal’ of life and wellbeing?
- these individuals bring new genius to transform intergenerational and collective traumas so we can co-create a better world for all?
- the solutions we so desperately need are currently percolating all around us….we just need a new context?
What if....We are being called to move from a biomedical paradigm of mental illness to one of evolution? These are the questions our presenters have been researching for the past few years that have led them on a journey of discovery using a unique social research and co-creation process based on Alice in Wonderland called A Taste of Wonderland. Objectives:
- Participants will experience this unique and fun process where we explore the current and emerging life landscapes from three 'stations': The Hallway of Doors (Cracks and Breakdowns), the Pool of Tears (The Dying and the Grief), and The Looking Glass (WOW ideas).
- Participants will be able to create their own unique concepts from the 'ingredients' from these stations at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party.
- Participants will be able to experience how a new story of regeneration, well-being and ‘best life’ for all is born.
Presenters
Hilary is the CEO of Ascentia, a company that explores new landscapes and frontiers, uncovering uncharted territory and unleashing hidden potential into practical solutions to chronic issues. Thriving at the intersections of disciplines, Hilary undertakes breakthrough work through innovative research into the unknown, unseen and unheard, and weaves together distinctly different perspectives and knowledge into concrete action. The goal is to find enriching, inventive well-being of all through the significant challenges of our tumultuous world. Hilary is a co-founder of The Mad Hatter Summit, inspired by the lived experiences of her son. http://www.calltothemothers.com http://www.madhattersummit.com
Bret has been on a nomadic visionary troubadour journey around the world with his wife and friends, pollinating radical change through spirit-motivated social action. Through his explorations and praxis, he has become a futurist and undercover thought leader on topics such as mental health, philanthropy, self organization, new economics, gifting, sociotechnologies, artivism, co-creation, conscious evolution, and so much more! Full Bio & Projects at: http://www.bretwarshawsky.com/. Bret is a co-founder of The Mad Hatter Summit, inspired by his own lived experiences.
Moderator: Shira Collings
Youth Coordinator, National Empowerment Center
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This flyer was developed [in part] under grant number SM082648 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA or HHS. |
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