Facilitation Services:
Professionals & Organizations
I design the targeted programs for diverse settings and audiences across North America. I design the programs to complement and enhance the knowledge and skill-sets of the participants, and I tailor and adapt the curriculum format, content, and teaching techniques to the unique needs of the individual audience.
My Services Include:
· Workshops
· Trainings
· Speaking Engagements
· Customized Programs
DELIVERY METHOD:
All programs are delivered in-person, and are available the following formats and intensities: Single Session (1-hour to full day); Multi-Session; Intensive 1- and 2-day Program; Comprehensive Program Series (follow-up consultation sessions upon request).
Learning Environment:
I offer evidence-based and research-informed facilitation services in a highly-engaging and experiential learning environment. I integrate my clinical experience and expertise, and deliver the content from a strength-based and skills-based perspective. I incorporate a wide variety of instructor-led and interactive teaching methods, including coaching, multimedia, video demonstrations, role-play, group discussions, and culturally-sensitive mindfulness practices
Customized Programs:
I will collaborate with you to design a personalized program to meet your learning needs. You may choose from one of the many available programs and topics below or you may request a specific topic. When creating your customized curriculum, some considerations include: subject matter, skill area and function; audience size and composition; environment; delivery method and approach; types of learners, learning needs, knowledge- and skill-level; budget and time commitments. Please Contact Me to discuss and to Book your Customized Facilitation Services.
Workshops Trainings and Talks:
Awareness-Building
These targeted programs provide more introductory-level information and basic tools for parenting and supporting and managing youth’s mental health needs. The programs may serve as foundational knowledge to more in-depth workshops and skills-building training programs.
Skills-Building
These targeted programs allow participants to learn and practice practical skills and to gain an understanding of the underlying concepts and principles. Delivered in a highly-engaging environment, the programs blend various experiential and interactive methods to teach participants the specific skills.
Capacity-Building
These targeted programs are designed to complement and enhance the knowledge and skill-set of mental health and social services professionals. They provide the audience with contextually and clinically relevant information and first-hand experience of how the techniques may be applied in practice.
SUBJECT AREAS INCLUDE:
PARENTING IN THE 21ST CENTURY:
Navigating the Complexities of Social Media and Technology Usage in the Home
Minding Your Mental Health Needs – Using Mindfulness
Managing School-Avoidant Behaviours and Other School-Related Challenges
Fostering Your Teen’s Self-Esteem and Healthy Independence
CHILDREN’S & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH:
Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Health Issues; Prevention and Early Intervention
Children’s and Youth Mental Health Literacy and Awareness
Responding to and Supporting Your Youth’s Mental Health Needs
The Adolescent Brain: Understanding Brain Development & Its Influence on Behaviour
MOOD & BEHAVIOuR MANAGEMENT:
Setting Limits & Saying “No”
Understanding Mood and Behaviour & Interventions
Theories and Factors Influencing Moods and Behaviours
Distress Tolerance
Tools to Help Manage Teens Emotions
Emotion Regulation & Managing Intense Moods
Emotions & Emotion Regulation Skills: Acknowledging the Needs of All Family Members
The Teenage Brain: Understanding the Motivation Behind Their Behaviours
A Trauma Informed Look at Children & Adolescence Behaviour Management
The Influence of Trauma & Attachment on Behaviour
COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP Building:
How to Communicate with Your Child Using Validation
Improving Communication through Validation
How to Validate So Your Child Will Talk
Communication Strategies to Improve Relationships
Building Trusting Relationships
DBT-INFORMED PRACTICE & SKILLS-BASED GROUPS:
DBT-Informed Skills Building Programs for Parents of Youth
Incorporating DBT-Informed Practice When Working with Families and Youth
Using DBT Skills & Techniques to Help Families Support and Manage Their Youth’s Mental Health Needs
How to Adapt & Integrate DBT-Informed Practice and Skills-Based Groups