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2020 Around the World of Mental Health: A Virtual Escape
Featuring counselors, coaches, yoga instructors, nutritionists, coaches, reiki teachers, meditation experts, & more all in one event!
CO-HOSTED BY:
Project Passport LLC
SPONSORED BY:
DATE: Saturday | August 8, 2020 (EVENT HAS PASSED)
TIME: 10AM-3:30PM EST (with optional extended times)
FREE FOR ALL GUESTS | VIRTUAL ZOOM EXPERIENCE
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EXPERIENCE the #AWMH Adventure!
DID YOU KNOW THERE ARE SO MANY MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES WITHIN THE WORLD AROUND YOU?
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Durham (NAMI) and Project Passport LLC are partnering to launch the FIRST EVER “Around the World of Mental Health: A Virtual Escape” (#AWMH). We are taking you through your own world of mental health along with the world of mental health and wellness resources around you! We have presenters all over the triangle area taking part.
Learn about how important mental health is to your daily life and what you can do to continue to maintain it through unique, virtual immersion.
Inclusions: FREE Virtual Experience Kits (we no longer have physical kits in stock); over 24 interactive wellness presentation experiences; opportunity to win $25-150+ value prizes
EXPERIENCE ITINERARY:
8:30AM - 9:30 AM (optional)
Coffee With the Counselors & Coaches: Enjoy an optional welcome session with coaches and counselors over warm drinks! Have the opportunity to sign up for counseling or coaching consultation sessions!
10:00AM- 10:20AM (official event start)
Welcome: Led by Project Passport with an interactive welcome activity and introduction of sponsors and NAMI Durham; introduction of event scavenger hunt rules and guidelines.
10:20 AM- 12:15PM
Break Outs #1 (7 rotations): Participants are assigned to their event cohort and explained rules and guidelines of rotations. This portion of the event will be 7 rotations amongst 12 interactive fun mental health and wellbeing activities by presenters.
Includes a Kazoo play-along (Led by TBA) and Yoga Session (Led by Yoga in the Triangle)
12:15PM - 1:15PM (optional)
Healthy Cook-a-long Party with Kingdom Minded Health & Nutrition: Jason, nutritionist, will teach participants about healthy eating (and how it impacts the mind) through a recipe that the group will have the opportunity to prepare together.
1:15PM - 3:10PM
Break Outs #2 (7 rotations): Participants take part in 7 more rotations of interactive health and wellness activities with presenters.
Includes a Dance Break (Led by Zumba with Tracy) and Selfie Hangout Session (Led by NAMI Durham)
3:10PM - 3:30PM (official event end)
Special Closing Presentation with NAMI and Project Passport: End of event closing activity, announcement of the winners for raffle and scavenger hunt, and survey!
3:30PM - 4:30PM (optional)
Hang with the Presenters 1-hour Kickback: This is a chance for presenters to network and connect as well as answer any last minute participant questions.
MENTAL WELLNESS ROCKS!
Participating non-profit organizations, businesses, and agencies are focused on providing the resources to cultivate a healthy mind and body for every person. Whether one is looking to incorporate mindfulness into their daily life, practice yoga, or talk more with a therapist, there are so many options in the Triangle community. At the Around the World of Mental Health Symposium vendors will:
Share information about their company or organization
Provide interactive wellness activities to participants
Answer all guest questions
Share their products and services
Create a safe space for conversation on mental health