Help Save A Life Everyone can learn suicide first aid skills. Learn more Mindfulness
Techniques
Enhance your mental health
though mindfulness practice.
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Mindful Educators Create your own practice to create optimal learning conditions. Learn more Conflict
Resolution
Conflict is inevitable, learn how
to use it to improve communication.
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“I hear, and I forget; I see, and I remember; I do, and I understand”

About

Steve Lister

I am a passionate educator and workshop facilitator, and my goal is to help a wide variety of people enhance the quality of their working and personal lives. I am currently a consultant with various School Boards across Ontario, and I also serve on the education team for multiple branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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About

Tammy Whelen

Tammy Whelen is no stranger to adversity. She faced a difficult battle with cancer at just 25 years old and has experienced firsthand the anguish of losing a loved one to addiction. Tammy channels her energy and passion into creating a brighter future for those who may be fighting their own tough battles.
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Our Workshops

Team Dynamics

Team Dynamics

Excellence in teams is not a destination; it is a journey of always striving and failing forward

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Trauma Informed and Trauma Sensitive Practices

Trauma Informed and Trauma Sensitive Practices

Traumatic experiences are common and are nothing to be ashamed of.

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Workplace Bullying

Workplace Bullying

Workplace Bullying does not only have negative impacts on individuals, it can negatively impact an entire organization

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Self – Regulation Skills and Strategies

Self – Regulation Skills and Strategies

Self-Regulation is much more than self-control — it involves physical, mental, emotional and social well being.

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Trauma Sensitive Practices

Trauma Sensitive Practices

Understanding trauma will help us avoid being reaction driven and become sensitive, informed and empathic.

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

It is possible for every community to become SUICIDE SAFER.

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safeTALK

safeTALK

Everyone can learn to identify persons with thoughts of suicide, and connect them to suicide first-aid resources.

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Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid

You can provide MHFA until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved.

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Understanding Compassion Fatigue

Understanding Compassion Fatigue

High levels of compassion fatigue can be managed with several authentic, sustainable strategies.

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Mindfulness and Self-Regulation: Techniques to Enhance Mental Health

Mindfulness and Self-Regulation: Techniques to Enhance Mental Health

Mindfulness is not difficult, we simply need to allot the time to do it…and then do it!

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Conflict Resolution and Behaviour Management Skills

Conflict Resolution and Behaviour Management Skills

Understanding your own thoughts and feelings, and empathizing with others will help resolve conflicts.

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D.I.S.C. Model of Behavioural Analysis

D.I.S.C. Model of Behavioural Analysis

Deepen your understanding of yourself and others to make your interactions more effective and enjoyable.

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Effective Communication Skills

Effective Communication Skills

When you are listening, are you really hearing the other person? Or are you thinking about your reply?

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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills

Develop the skills you need to find lasting emotional balance.

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Impostor Syndrome and Perfectionism (ISP)

Impostor Syndrome and Perfectionism (ISP)

Every person on earth has felt like an impostor or less than perfect at some point in their lives…and that is OK!

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Bite Sized Mental Health Workshops and Webinars

Bite Sized Mental Health Workshops and Webinars

Learn all about different mental health topics in bite sized portions.

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Synapspark Workshops

Participant Opportunities

  • Learn through thought provoking and engaging hands-on activities, role playing, individual reflection, group discussion and group sharing
  • Learn from other workshop participants by tapping into the inherent wisdom contained in each individual
  • Learn in a safe environment, where every person feels comfortable to share ideas and handle challenges without fear of being judged
  • Learn a variety of tools to develop critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills that will translate learning from workshops into both their working environment and their daily lives
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This was an excellent session. I found Tammy to be funny and engaging while being informative at the same time.

I just wanted to share that again, as ALWAYS, you are making a difference in a much needed world right now. I appreciate you.

Tammy is a great presenter. She gives necessary affirmations and permission to “fill up your cup” and set personal boundaries.

This is one of the very few workshops where I felt I was being talked to instead of talked at. Stephen and Tammy are 2 of the best facilitators I have ever experienced. They were very open and communicative, explained and helped me explore the very delicate matter of suicide intervention and how to go about helping our clients as well as family and friends.

Sharon HughesAdministrative Coordinator Office of the Executive Director Human Rights Legal Support Centre

Steve is a very professional facilitator.  He provided our staff excellent information with relevant scenarios related to the educational setting.  We really appreciated his willingness and availability to provide this training.  Thanks!

David Geertsema(Principal - Alliston Community Christian School)

Steve is truly knowledgeable, and his passion shines through. I found his training both authentic and practical.

Jessica Willow (CMHA Counselor)

I learned a great deal as it gave me an invaluable plan to work with when emotions are running high for the person in crisis and the caregiver.

Bill Ayotte (District Sales Manager, Enercare Inc.)

I think everyone walked out of that library feeling that they know a lot more about how and why bullying happens.  I know what I can do if I am being bullied or one of my friends is being bullied.  Thanks Mr. Lister!

Ali C. (Grade 8 Student - Kortright Hills P.S.)