HERE’S THE PROBLEM!!
HERE’S THE PROBLEM!! It goes without saying that when you or I are not effectively managing and coping with our daily mental health challenges, this
June 15, 2022
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Practice Your Article Reading Techniques Here!
Smart Leaders Contact Powerful Play Experiences!
THE ONLY TEAM RE-BUILDING & FUN AT WORK BUSINESS THAT WORKS WITH SMART LEADERS, DECISION MAKERS AND INFLUENCERS WHO PRIORITIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF POSITIVE MENTAL
April 11, 2022
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What’s the difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder?
Author: Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division Anxiety is a normal reaction to many different kinds of events and situations in our lives. Anxiety is
March 21, 2022
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Life is messy, and messy can be fun!
Rediscover the power of play for greater physical and mental health By Mike Montague, Playful Humans, https://playfulhumans.com/ There is no getting around it. Life is
February 24, 2022
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WHY MEET WITH ROBERT?
“Very few people have an incredible intuitive feel for people’s needs that Robert masterfully brings to all of his interactions. What you get from Robert
February 12, 2022
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Why You Should Be a Powerful Play Experiences Client
A number of years back, I asked Danielle Forth, Registered Psychologist to write an article about her experience observing a Powerful Play Experiences Workshop. How
February 9, 2022
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CANADA’S OTHER PLAY GUY
Meet Canada’s other play guy from Toronto, Ontario. Luis Serrano, Founder and CFO ( Chief Fun Officer ) of FUNdamentals of Play. Can’t say enough
December 15, 2021
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ARE YOU ALL OVER YOUR OVERALL MENTAL HEALTH? YOUR GUIDE TO THE SERIOUS BENEFITS OF POSITIVE WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH!
My best advice? EVERYTHING STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION. This is exactly why Powerful Play Experiences is The Only Team Re-Building & Fun At Work Business
November 30, 2021
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YOU MAY HAVE HEARD BY NOW!!
POWERFUL PLAY EXPERIENCESPOSITIVE WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH…FOR TEAMS!CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OFWORKSHOP EXPERIENCES I SPECIAL EVENTS I VIDEO PODCASTSWITH A TOTALLY REFRESHED & NEWLY RENOVATED WEBSITE More
November 24, 2021
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RECENT TRENDS IN THE FIELD OF WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH
Leaders now find themselves needing to manage teams and manage individuals within their teams experiencing mental health issues. But these same Leaders are uncertain as
November 16, 2021
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Increasing Our Positive Mental Health Footprint… For Teams… At Work At Home!
The latest news from the environmental community is that each and every one of us can make very simple changes to lowering greenhouse gas emissions
September 7, 2021
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THE COME OUT TO PLAY PROJECT!
Playfully Written ByRobert Manolson, Powerful Play ExperiencesPositive Workplace Mental Health…For Teams!https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmanolson Plus Numerous, Amazing Guest Writers! Kathy Le-Nguyen, Mint Meditationhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/klenguyenpeng So when is the next
July 28, 2021
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Online 40 Minute Bite-Sized Play Experience Workshop!
ONLINE 40 MINUTE BITE-SIZED PLAY EXPERIENCE WORKSHOP! Play just for the sake of playing & having fun!! COME PREPARED TO PLAY… ONLINE! Cameras on Please!
May 21, 2021
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THE FACILITATED VIRTUAL DISCUSSION GROUP
Robert Manolson BA, CCDP Certified Career Development Professional Creator & FacilitatorPowerful Play ExperiencesPositive Workplace Mental Health… For Teams! Team Engagement ExpertMental Health Champion PRESENTS THE
April 7, 2021
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Summertime, Playtime
Written by: Leah Shafer originally posted on June 12, 2018 Harvard Graduate School of Education In a tightly scheduled world, the need for play has
April 6, 2021
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How To Display True Empathy In The Workplace
Written by: MERGE GUPTA-SUNDERJI Effective communication is more than just speaking and listening. It is the ability to understand other people’s words and their unspoken
March 22, 2021
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Strategies To Create Effective Workshops In Any Mode, Including In-person and Virtual
Check out this awesome Blog from Beth Cougler Blom as seen on charityvillage.com Strategies To Create Effective Workshops In Any Mode, Including In-person and Virtual
March 16, 2021
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My Mental Health Journey One Year Into The Lockdown
One year into the pandemic, there’s no denying the fact that I have had to adapt. At the very beginning of these uncertain times when
March 9, 2021
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Four Principles for Creating an Effective Hybrid Workplace Culture
Check out our awesome Guest Blog from Merge Gupta-Sunderji! Merge Gupta-Sunderji turns managers into leaders. A professional speaker, author, radio commentator, facilitator and consultant since
February 1, 2021
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IS YOUR DAY, EVERY DAY, RIDDLED WITH WAY TOO MUCH TO “FIGURE OUT” AS A RESULT OF THE COVID!?!?
Just got off the phone with a friend and colleague in the field of self-employment. “Thank You Nancy Wilson, Human Resources Professional/Facilitator/President Colour Sense Consulting!!”
January 12, 2021
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Stop being so dang positive!
Try this instead… Leaders keep trying to be positive, but that’s not always the best option. A leader’s job is to stay positive all of
November 20, 2020
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What Is Not Being Talked About During Alberta’s Re-Launch Strategy
I fully support Robert’s suggestion that there are a lot of things NOT being talked about or included in Alberta’s Re-Launch Strategy. As Albertans continue
August 5, 2020
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Don’t Waste Your Time, Money & People Resources, Investing in Positive Workplace Mental Health Strategies
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively impact our overall daily mental health, people everywhere are starting conversations around the potential problems that we can
July 27, 2020
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Powerful Play Experiences Response to COVID-19
Powerful Play Experiences, Positive Workplace Mental Health… For Teams! OFFLINE OUTDOORS ONLINE HELP IS STILL HERE DURING COVID-19 We’re not out of the woods yet!
May 30, 2020
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Crisis Creates Creativity – COVID-19 Pandemic Creates Creativity
Clearly, I’m not saying something new here that you and I don’t already know. Still, I’m putting pen to paper and putting it out there;
April 27, 2020
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This Is What A Cover Letter Needs to Land You An Interview
“As a Certified Career Development Professional, I am confident that this article will assist you greatly!! Trust me on this one!” Robert Manolson There are
April 20, 2020
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Defining A Mental Health Champion
“Defining a mental health champion: We face adversity. We find ways to deal with it. We use the support we have around us. We speak
April 13, 2020
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Staying Playful During Times Of Crisis
As the Creator & Facilitator of Powerful Play Experiences, Positive Workplace Mental Health…For Teams, I’m reaching out to you. Why? I am asking you to
April 6, 2020
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Every Man Matters
In Canada, one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. When detected early, prostate cancer is one of the most
March 30, 2020
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One Of The Very Best Free Resources On Workplace Mental Health
WORKPLACE STRATEGIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH was COMPLIMENTS OF GREAT WEST LIFE for the longest time. It is now COMPLIMENTS OF CANADA LIFE. In my opinion,
March 23, 2020
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COVID -19 Is YOUR Mental Health Under Seige? Mine Certainly Is!!
With Covid-19 now at the forefront of the minds of most Albertans, up to date and relevant information provided by our public health officials has
March 16, 2020
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Workplace Psychological Safety Symposium: Critical Conversations
I am so excited to let everyone know that I am one of the guest speakers at the Workplace Psychological Safety Symposium: Critical Conversations on
March 9, 2020
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Top 3 Things People Are Most Concerned With Regarding Mental Health
Thank You Edmonton, Calgary, and Delta, BC. for hosting amazing and inspiring LET’S TALK HOPE 2020 Conferences on Bell Let’s Talk day!! Check out what
March 2, 2020
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The Difference Between Work-Life Balance and Work-Life Wellness
“Work-life wellness encompasses the desire for wellness in our lives, without suggesting balance or integration as the ideal.” Rebecca Como Check out this article recently
February 24, 2020
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Being Mindful About Mindfulness
Before you read this article written by Dan & Carol Ohler, please set aside a couple of minutes in your very busy day to check
February 17, 2020
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Is There More to Your Identity Than Your Career?
As a Certified Career Development Professional, Robert Manolson receives many inquiries for his Career & Employment Services. When he’s not facilitating Powerful Play Experiences, Robert
February 10, 2020
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Is There A Difference Between Doing Your Job and Doing Your Work?
I’m quite confident that you will enjoy reading the perspectives of Merge Gupta-Sunderji as posted in her January blog post titled, “Doing Your Job or
February 3, 2020
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Living With And Managing Depression And Anxiety In The Midst Of Owning A Small Business
Just over thirteen years ago, I really didn’t consider working in the capacity of an Entrepreneur, nor did I believe that owning a small business
January 27, 2020
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What Makes Great Staff Recognition
“Deserving staff members, who hear positive feedback regularly, feel good about where they work and what they do. Morale is high. Staff members are more
January 20, 2020
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Toxic Work Environments
“You spend your workday just an inch away from the madness at your workplace. First you try to understand the madness and then you find
January 13, 2020
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Implementing Engagement Practices At Work
It all begins with a conversation. It goes without saying that if ENGAGEMENT is the objective at work, then first and foremost, conversations at work
January 9, 2020
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Vitamin D in Urological Health
This article provides insightful information for everyone’s overall health and well-being. But, I am specifically asking all the men out there who subscribe to the
December 16, 2019
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Key Definitions in the Mental Health Field
Mental Health – includes the ability to be engaged, productive and ‘present’ in one’s life and to cope successfully with the inevitable changes that arise.
December 9, 2019
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“Workplace Mental Health Programs Deliver Healthier Bottom Lines” – CBC News
You matter! And because you matter, spend some quality time hanging out with this article. Be pleasantly surprised at the evidence-based information in this article
December 2, 2019
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Meet Solutions For Resilience
Meet Patricia Morgan. Simply put, a most wonderful and caring friend to so many, myself included. I am so blessed and honored to not only
November 25, 2019
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Employees in A Toxic Environment Are Often Unwell!
On behalf of my team and I, we want to express our gratitude to Kathy Archer, and others like her, for her efforts in tackling
November 18, 2019
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Building Lasting Connections
“You cannot be out there on your own and expect to sustain your emotions and your business momentum without having the support of others around
November 11, 2019
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GYM VS LIFE
A Controlled Movement PlaygroundvsAn Uncontrolled Movement Playground The Gym as a Controlled Playground for Movement There are a lot of stressful, overwhelming feelings towards the
November 4, 2019
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“…Enjoy Going to Work Every Day.”
What with so many articles being posted online, how does one find the time to read them all!! Lol. When I came across this particular
October 28, 2019
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Authenticity: A Balance Between Ego and Essence
I’d like to introduce you to Kathleen Johnston, the writer of this article. Having known Kathleen for many, many years now through my work in
October 21, 2019
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New Study Finds Business Owners Feel Depressed
Are you an Entrepreneur? Do you know someone who is an Entrepreneur? Do you believe that the mental health and well-being of Entrepreneurs everywhere is
October 14, 2019
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Why Powerful Play Experiences?
Plenty of Happy, Smiles, Laughter & Kindness All Around! #beccatoldmeto Engage The Mind & Be Mindful Through Interactive Learning Experiences! More Connecting! More Re-Freshed Relationships
October 7, 2019
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A Message To Today’s Leaders!
As Robert heads into his 13th year of delivering Powerful Play Experiences Workshops, he continues to challenge Leaders at all levels in today’s always busy,
September 30, 2019
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What is Career Development?
“Career Development is the lifelong process of managing learning, work, leisure, and transitions in order to move toward a personally determined, and always evolving PREFERRED
September 23, 2019
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The Making of Powerful Play Experiences
During my three years of college education at Dawson College in Montreal, I studied Community Recreation Leadership Training (CRLT). At that time, I stumbled across
September 16, 2019
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Discover How To Create Positive Workplace Mental Health
Check out my Interview with Jean at Practice Management Nuggets Podcast Here: https://practicemanagementnuggets.live/discover-how-to-create-positive-workplace-mental-health/ Are you doing everything you can to ensure a positive mental health
September 9, 2019
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Robert’s Top 9 Barriers From the World of Work That Get in The Way of Ending The Stigma Associated With Mental Illness
No matter what you do for work, if you’re like most people, you hope and do your best to make a difference with your work
September 2, 2019
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Team Building & Team Bonding and Team Recognition Are NOT Synonymous
In conversations with various managers and supervisors while I was preparing to write my book, Thanks! GREAT Job!, I discovered most people were confused by
August 26, 2019
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This Is What You Can Expect From Powerful Play Experiences
One Thing For Sure!! This Is What You Can Expect From Powerful Play Experiences It all begins with articulating the outcome the client wants from
August 19, 2019
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Think Family Violence Doesn’t Affect Your Workplace?
In my travels as the Creator & Facilitator of Powerful Play Experiences, I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to meet so many amazing people who passionately
August 12, 2019
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JUST BE YOU. THE CREATIVE YOU!!
If there’s one thing you can count on, it is that your life will change and keep changing. If there’s one thing you can count
August 5, 2019
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POSITIVE WORKPLACE MENTAL HEALTH…FOR TEAMS! SUMMERTIME QUIZ!
ARE YOU “IN THE KNOW?” We do admit that many of the questions on this Quiz are somewhat random. That’s ok ’cause our goal here
July 29, 2019
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What Do Floral Facts Have To Do With Good Mental Health?
It’s a Fact: 88% of people agree that a gift of flowers changes your mood for the better. Behavioural research conducted at Rutgers University proves
July 22, 2019
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Gratitude
When I was first introduced to Susanne Heaton, Owner of Motivated by Nature, it was without a doubt her smile, her confidence and her warm
July 15, 2019
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A World of Summertime Fun At Work Possibilities
Powerful Play Experiences believes that there should never be a shortage of summertime fun at work!! In fact, summertime fun at work comes in all
July 8, 2019
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Why You Should Be a Powerful Play Experiences Client
A few years back, I asked Danielle Forth, Registered Psychologist to write an article about her Powerful Play Experiences workshop experience. How interesting it is
July 1, 2019
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Is Your Mental Health At Work Under Seige?
What does work mean to you? No matter what you do for work, if you’re like most people, you hope and do your best to
June 24, 2019
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Powerful Clients Share “Staff Happy Stories!!”
When an email arrived to my inbox from Duck Inn Daycare & Out of School Care, I wasn’t at all expecting to receive an attachment
June 17, 2019
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Episode 8: Which Of The Following 2 Values Best Describes YOU In Today’s World Of Work?
Although the choices are simple and powerful, this short exercise is meant to influence change in the way you engage people in your workplace and
June 10, 2019
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WHAT DISNEY WORLD TEACHES ME ABOUT MY MENTAL HEALTH
Many years back, my psychologist highly recommended that I book a trip to somewhere special for the sole purpose of taking a much needed mental
June 3, 2019
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The Science of Laughter
Our Bodies. Our Minds. Our Soul. In late 2018, TIME published a Special Edition Magazine titled “The Science of Laughter. Our Bodies. Our Minds. Our
May 29, 2019
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So, What Is a Powerful Play Experiences…Experience?
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a Powerful Play Experiences workshop led by Robert Manolson. I’ve had many interesting and energetic conversations with
May 20, 2019
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All Work & No Play??
In today’s world of work, there are two types of key decision makers that we encounter on a daily basis: there are those key decision
May 13, 2019
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Episode 7: Don’t Waste Your Time & Money Booking Powerful Play Experiences
In today’s always busy Alberta world of work, teambuilding, staff engagement, fun at work will NEVER be a priority forleaders when up against “Work to
May 9, 2019
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Mental Health At Work Meets Fun At Work Chapter 2
With today’s heightened pressure for employees to work longer hours, produce more for their organization, and in many situations with less resources, this constant stress
March 27, 2019
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THE PROVERBIAL SANDBOX & TEAM ENGAGEMENT!?!
“To succeed as a team, the team collectively must hold all of the members accountable for their expertise.” -Jeff Heath, President and CEO of Allerion
February 11, 2019
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MENTAL HEALTH. MENTAL ILLNESS. NOT QUITE THE SAME.
MENTAL HEALTH. MENTAL ILLNESS. NOT QUITE THE SAME. A little bit of background information here. Mental Health. Mental Illness. Not quite the same. The National Standard
March 27, 2017
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WHAT HAS OVER 10 YEARS OF POWERFUL PLAY EXPERIENCES TAUGHT US ABOUT TODAY’S WORLD OF WORK?
September 2016 Marked The 10th Anniversary For My Business, Powerful Play Experiences. What Has Over10 Years Of Powerful Play Experiences Taught Us About Today’s World of Work?
September 1, 2016
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