masterclasses

When launching his first business, Carl Jr was bent on creating an ethical, community centered enterprise. Fascinated by the role that mycelia plays in the organization and networking of the forest, he asked; "How would I launch my business if I were a mushroom?" He then made an action plan detailing the incredible attributes of mycelia and how he would translate that into his day to day operations. This course documents his experiments, trials and successes with this method. Participants will receive a playbook with tips to implement healthy practices in their start ups right from the beginning. So, if you are interested in what mushrooms can teach you about ethically-minded business practices, reserve your spot in an upcoming offering or book a group session.

Did you ever wonder about the mechanics of how bees, butterflies and other insects locate nectar in a flower? It turns out that plants have evolved an incredible genius for marketing. At Ever Good Medicine, we turned to the petals for wisdom. We were so inspired by the beauty and ingenuity that flowers have to teach us, that we incorporated it into our businesses' marketing strategy. If you are looking for a way out of the algorithm and to build a meaningful community of symbiosis with customers, look no further that this masterclass. Reserve your spot in an upcoming offering or book a session to see how your company can transform your business' marketing strategy to be more intentional and community aligned.

Everyone needs a project manager- even the forest! At Ever Good Medicine, we agree that there is no plant which better exemplifies the qualities of an agile project manager than the willow tree! With a combined 20 years experience in business and project management, Carl Jr and Tiffany will introduce you to the agile project management mindset and help your team to choose the agile practices and tools you need to run effective projects as a team! They do this by integrating Land-based pedagogy, traditional teachings as well as their own experience and training in agile project management. This class can be tailored to meet the needs of your team. Book a meeting to see how you can transform your team today.

Dr. Gabor Mate says that "The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection." It is tempting, from a Western perspective, to say that understanding a person's attachment style and strengthening relationships to other humans is the key to connection. Attachment theory, however, is predicated on the assumption that children learn their attachment styles in a nuclear family setting. What if you come from a culture whose kinship extends beyond a mother and father to aunties, uncles, grandparents and even plants, animals and rocks? How then, would the Land, Water and Sky play an integral role in addiction recovery? An important workshop for any organization working with Indigenous clients experiencing addictions, Carl Jr and Tiffany will walk you through how to coach your clients to reposition their thinking on addiction, provide a framework for traditional wellness concepts and equip you with practical Land-based wellness activities for deepening connections to the Land.    

Medicinal-Recreational-Pro-Against. Our current conversation on cannabis is extremely binary and polarizing. What if there was a way to deliver cannabis education that re-envisions Canadian's relationship with the plant? This workshop proposes a third option to discuss cannabis that seeks to both understand and respect it as a plant, while also recognizing that just because something is 'natural' does not automatically imply that it is safe or beneficial for everyone. Participants will be asked to reflect on the following; What does the term 'medicinal plant use' mean? Is there actually a difference between medicinal and recreational cannabis in the current Canadian market? and, What are the short and long term effects of cannabis use across demographics? Reach out today to reserve your spot in an upcoming offering or book a group session.

Did you know that people living with schizophrenia in North America experience much worse outcomes than their counterparts around the world? The main reasons for this continues to be stigma, misinformation and a monophasic worldview. On a quest to better understand her relatives living with schizophrenia, Tiffany graduated with her Masters in Psychiatry from McGill University in 2023. This masterclass will walk you through commonly held beliefs regarding schizophrenia and psychosis, how it is experienced across the world, guided group conversations and tips for how to build more inclusivity across our society for schizophrenia and psychosis. In addition, Carl Jr. will walk you through traditional Indigenous protocols for mental health and how traditional healing and wellness models can act as a meaningful therapeutic intervention. Reach out today to reserve your spot in an upcoming offering or book a group session.