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Neurodivergent Burnout: Recognize and Recover - AFC Neurodivergent Burnout: Recognize and Recover By Chelsea Bernard (BSW) Working daily with people in the arts and entertainment industry, I see firsthand how widespread burnout is – it’s a major topic…

If you're struggling with the signs in this image, you're not alone. Full article: buff.ly/Ps1sJVY

That unique exhaustion from masking all day on set? The shutdown after weeks of sensory overload?

Chelsea Bernard from our Program team wrote about neurodivergent burnout — what it actually looks like vs. neurotypical burnout, and practical recovery strategies from their own experience.

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Your work matters. Your well-being matters. And we're deeply grateful to serve this community.

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To the heart of Canadian performing arts and entertainment: the people.

The storytellers and technicians. The performers and crew. The visionaries and problem-solvers. Every person who chooses to build a life in this industry, navigating its uncertainties with courage and creativity.

Looking forward to connecting with folks working in Canadian film, TV, theatre, music, and dance. What brought you to BlueSky? We'd love to hear what drew you here.

We're here to join conversations about what it's really like working in this industry—the mental health stuff, the financial realities, building sustainable careers. We're learning as much as sharing.

For over 65 years, we've supported Canadian entertainment professionals—actors, crew, musicians, dancers, designers, everyone who makes our industry thrive. We understand the challenges our community faces because we're part of this industry as well.

Hi BlueSky 👋 We're The AFC, and we're here to connect with Canada's entertainment community.

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Join Aly Auer for "Knowing Your Worth" - a practical, no-nonsense workshop designed specifically for creatives who want to price with confidence.

📅 Date: October 15, 2025
⏰ Time: 1-3 PM ET / 10 AM-12 PM PT
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#CBAOpportunity: The AFC (@afchelps.bsky.social) is holding a workshop, PERFECTLY HUMAN: UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING PERFECTIONISM!
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