2025-10-24

From Campfires to Caregiving: Doug Wigood on Compassion & Connection

In this heartfelt conversation, Dayna Haig-Conway sits down with Doug Wigood, CAMP Coach (Ontario) and lifelong caregiver, to explore how compassion, calm, and quiet leadership shape meaningful connection.

From early lessons in community care to years spent supporting children, youth, and elders, Doug shares how reflection, presence, and curiosity have guided his work across social services and mental health. Together, he and Dayna discuss how to stay grounded when your own flame flickers—and why leadership doesn’t always need to be loud to be powerful.

Highlights:
Finding purpose through early caregiving and community support Lessons from outdoor education: reflection as a daily practice Why empathy begins with listening, not fixing How equine therapy reveals the power of calm energy The value of lifelong learning and collaborative care

Doug Wigood

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougwigood/

Doug  is a results-oriented and tenacious professional with a passion for lifelong learning and personal growth. His career has spanned diverse frontline roles supporting individuals and care teams across child and youth mental health, street-involved and homeless youth services, residential treatment for addictions and mental health, and elder care for those living with dementia. With extensive experience collaborating across multi-agency organizations, task committees, and community partners, Doug brings a thoughtful, person-centered approach to every role he takes on. As one of CAMP’s first certified coaches, he helps schools, organizations, and caregivers apply the CAMP framework to build connection, motivation, and resilience.

Learn more at: ⁠https://campmentalhealth.com/

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