Our Public Speaking Expertise
KEYNOTES & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Explore the different areas of expertise offered by each of our associates.
Valéry Brosseau, MSW
Areas of Expertise
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Mental health awareness
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Suicide intervention & prevention​
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Self-harm support
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Borderline personality disorder
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Mental health for the queer community
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Panic attack first aid
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Compassion fatigue & burnout
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Peer support & peer support training
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Workplace mental health
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Storytelling & awareness—crafting and sharing stories of lived experience
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Personal story of mental illness, suicide & recovery
Jaime Vinderine
Areas of Expertise
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Yoga practices
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Movement practices
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Mindfulness & breath work
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Expressive arts & self-expression
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Self-awareness & authenticity
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Self-care & self-compassion
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Personal story of suicide loss grief
John Laforme
Areas of Expertise
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Indigenous mental health
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Indigenous practices & teachings
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Cultural understanding & awareness
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Intergenerational trauma
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Knowledge Keeper, Song Keeper & Pipe Carrier
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Personal story of mental health, addiction, homelessness & recovery
Ravi Sarin
Areas of Expertise
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Psychosocial approaches to mental health recovery
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Schizophrenia & psychosis
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Building rapport with clients experiencing psychosis
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Peer support expert
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Self-care and symptom management strategies
Erin Herle
Areas of Expertise
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Mindset training
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Leadership skills & training
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Performance optimization & elevation
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Mental skills training
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Resilience training
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Personal story of mental health & competitive athletic career
Onika L. Dainty
Areas of Expertise
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Lived Experience Storytelling: Understanding Bipolar Disorder, Managing Bipolar Disorder, Rebuild after Bipolar Relapse, Role of Gratitude in Recovery (Keynotes)
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Boundary Setting as Self-Care (Keynote)
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Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder (Keynote)
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Access to Mental Healthcare: Cause and Effect (Keynote)
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The Power of Journaling (Workshop)
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Self-Reflection, Self-Discovery, Self-Compassion and Self-Awareness (Workshop)
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Mental Health Crisis Management: Before the Crisis Comes (Workshop)
