Thursday, September 25 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

Taking Charge of Your Emotions & Your Life

An empowering session designed to equip participants with tools and mindsets to take control of their emotions, build resilience, and create the life they truly want. Drawing from a powerful personal journey through bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction, the session highlights how shifting from powerlessness to empowerment begins with recognizing emotions as valuable messengers rather than enemies. Through the Mental Health Warrior framework, attendees learn how to transform challenges into opportunities for growth and progress — not perfection. 

Participants will explore key Warrior mindset shifts such as “Bend, Not Break,” “Respond, Not React,” and “Micro Steps,” alongside practical lifestyle strategies for improving mental clarity, emotional balance, and overall well-being. The session also shares a supporter’s perspective, demonstrating how these tools strengthen not only individuals but also families and communities. With actionable resources, relatable tools, and an encouraging call to action, attendees leave feeling hopeful, equipped, and connected to a larger Warrior community committed to mental health, resilience, and lasting positive change. 

Speaker: Bruce Shutter

Bruce Schutter is the author of the Mental Health Warrior book series, offering a framework for resilience and emotional well-being. With over 15 years of experience in mental health advocacy, he provides audiences with practical strategies to navigate and overcome life’s challenges.