Workshops

Mental Health Education ~ Community & Corporate Workshops

We offer customized workplace training to front line staff on mental health related topics.

We offer several formats, to suit your needs; lunch and learns, half-day and full-day workshops and 1 or 2 hour sessions.

Here are some of the topics (alone or combined) we can cover:

  • How to stay safe working with clients facing difficult emotions & tips to de-escalate possibly violent situations
     

  • Are we saying & doing the right things?
     

  • What are the resources and community referrals available?
     

  • Strategies for assessing risk among clients
     

  • When to provide encouragement vs. counselling
     

  • Strategies and education on vicarious trauma
     

  • Having good boundaries in the workplace
     

  • Supporting staff facing mental health issues
     

  • Work-life balance

Laura Speaks

A Passionate Advocate for Normalizing Mental Health

Laura Gatien is an engaging, thought-provoking speaker - a social worker turned mental health therapist and advocate who specializes in mental health, leadership, and the feminist perspective. Laura provides insight and practical strategies, grounded in her varied personal experiences, that help build leadership confidence and mental health wellness.

Laura continually pushes for change in the culture and perception around mental health by demystifying mental health treatment and working tirelessly to fill gaps in the system.  

She wants to make going to a therapist as normal as going to a dentist - so that the doors are wide open for everyone to get the help they need to reduce mental suffering and maintain wellness for all. Laura works every day to normalize thinking about and talking openly about mental health.

As an entrepreneur, Laura connects deeply with fellow women building teams and businesses. She challenges gender stereotypes and encourages participants to use their voices  and to lead with confidence.

Speaking Topics & Workshops

We are real so you can be too - What you need to know about Mental Health

The Mask of Masculinity - Is it part of your workplace culture? At what cost? 

Empowering Women to Lead -
Ideal for female entry level leaders & any new business  building a team.

Next steps...

​Get in touch to discuss topics and book Laura to speak or facilitate a workshop. 

Call (506) 651-1239 or email Laura: laura@lauragatien.com