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Spark of Brilliance is a community-based mental health initiative that promotes healing through the arts. Workshops are open to people experiencing mental health issues and their supportive allies including family members, friends, mental health workers, etc. If you would like more information about Spark of Brilliance please e-mail us at: info@sparkofbrilliance.org |
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MAY CONTAIN NUTS
...is an improvisational comedy troupe, lead by Laura Grunder, that consists of peoplel living with mental health issues and other life challenges. Very much like the televsion show, "Who's Line is it Anyway?", the performers use suggestions from the audience to create spontaneous scenes. Games like "Slow-Mo Olympics", "Questions Only" and "5 Second Farytale" keep the audience entertained and falling off their seats.
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PERMISSION TO LAUGH
...is a Spark of Brilliance initiative in partnership with David Granirer, Founder and Coach of SMH in British Columbia. People with a variety of life challenges including various mental health diagnoses learn stand up comedy through on-line sessions with our coach. We perform before audiences of all sizes at agency staff meetings, mainstream performances, annual meetings and other venues. |
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KIDZCREATE
...is a Spark of Brilliance initiative that provides creative opportunity for children with autism, mental health issues and other life challenges and their supportive/family allies in a safe and nurturing boundary-free environment. Socialization skills, making creative choices, vocalizing, making music, relaxation exercises, clay modeling, kite-making and more. |
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