Creating a world where people have the courage to work through difficult events and continue to grow emotionally.
Unparalleled Expertise
The synergy between Janice's deep knowledge about the human condition and Bob's proficiency in creating coherent systems forms the cornerstone of our program.
Holistic Approach
We offer a comprehensive model that provides the bedrock for emotional growth, diving into topics often untouched by other programs.
Meet the team
Janice Berger - Co-Founder
Janice Berger (BN M.Ed.) is a pioneer in Deep Emotional Processing Therapy. She is a retired Registered Psychotherapist, who helped countless people work through the pain of past and present trauma, childhood abuse, neglect, and deprivation.
She became passionate about demystifying emotional health and demonstrating how we can live more fulfilling lives by engaging, and co-operating, with the natural emotional healing power we all possess. She wanted people to understand how much their emotional well-being depends on what they do with their feelings. To this end she has worked for over 45 years as an author, mentor, producer, public speaker. She has appeared on CBC and CFRB phone-ins, has produced and hosted four television series.
Her seminal work, "Emotional Fitness; Discovering Our Natural Healing Power", published by Penguin Random House, continues to resonate with readers nearly a quarter-century after its release. Her recent audiobook, 'A Conversation About Emotional Fitness', enriches her earlier work with new research and insights.
Janice has also hosted and produced for television series and been a guest on radio and television.
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Bob Calvert - Co-founder
Bob Calvert, a seasoned Systems Engineer (B.A.Sc. P.Eng) and entrepreneur, has led multiple businesses to success over three decades. However, a transformative experience with emotional work at 45 led him to a profound realization: the essence of our emotional system, though intricate, can be distilled into simple, relatable concepts and it isn't being taught to kids.
This spurred a deep-seated passion to impart these insights to the youth, preventing the emotional pitfalls many encounter during adolescence and beyond. Partnering with Janice Berger, Bob spearheaded the development of an innovative course in 2016. Today, Bob is dedicated to emotional literacy and seeks to reshape how our youth understand and navigate their emotional worlds.
Chris Coulter - Advisor
For Chris Coulter, advocating for youth mental health isn't just a cause; it's a deeply personal mission. The loss of his 14-year-old daughter, Maddie, to suicide, instilled in Chris an unwavering drive to support families navigating similar struggles. Seeing first hand the lack of resources available for kids in crisis, Chris stands firm in the belief that prevention is key.
His first encounter with How Are You Feeling? resonated deeply, compelling him to join the mission. Beyond his advocacy, Chris is an accomplished entrepreneur. His company, The Finish Line Group, is dedicated to entrepreneur's financial, philanthropic, and emotional journey. With a treasure trove of experiences, Chris has penned down his journey, emerging as a beacon of hope for countless families, and has taken centre stage at numerous conferences, sharing his profound insights.
The Genesis
Bob and Janice's professional synergy blossomed into a unique working relationship. Inspired by Janice's innovative methods, the duo envisioned a program leveraging movie and TV vignettes to teach emotional concepts. Over three years, this concept evolved into an engaging curriculum, meticulously crafted to ensure continuity, clarity, and student engagement. After significant testing with over 150 students and garnering feedback from parents and teachers, it became clear that their endeavour was not only a success but also a transformative force in emotional education.
