Author Archives: Christopher

Bruce Saunders .. Movie Mondays

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Peter shared this story at Mental and Spiritual Health Workshop as an example of the health giving impact of finding purpose and meaning, for an individual and their community. For more of Bruce’s story

Re-writing our story

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A psychotherapist shares a story how her ‘Rewrite Your Life’ process helped deal with grief, and opened new doors in a man’s life.

Soul Food at UVic

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Spirituality and service to others are two elements that can support your mental health. Hope to see you in the HAWC on Sunday evening! Weekly conversations on UVic Campus…is hosted in the Health and Wellness Centre in the Residence Resource

A path to Mechanical Engineering

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Greg’s path started in Scotland, with the military and has lead him around the world. There’s a rich story fabric here as he explored other options along the way. Greg Stewart can be reached at griogairs@gmail.com

Taking a ‘trade’ to a higher level

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From the frozen pond in her back yard on a small island… to being the performance director for an international ice show.

From street kid to valued employee

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Sean’s work with this fellow helped transform him to becoming a valued employee. They first met through a program run by Richard Leblanc working with street youth.

Staff support through disruptive technologies

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A business owner’s capacity for growth and management supervision is leveraged by texting with his staff. It’s an example of the disruptive technologies that are advancing and transforming life, business, and the global economy,

Patricia Jelinski – the path to United Way Victoria

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Patricia Jelinski – the path to United Way Victoria on Vimeo. Being in NYC on 9-11 prompted a personal and professional re-evaluation. It foctored in to her decision fifteen years later to come to Victoria as the CEO of the

Applied theatre on the bus

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A student in UVic’s Applied Theatre developed a performance piece on transit about being polite on the bus.

Lifecycles Fruit Tree Project

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Maurita Prato -Lifecycles fruit tree project from Christopher Bowers on Vimeo. Successful program where community volunteers harvest fruit from private trees that is not needed by the residents.