I have many years of experience as a Trainer, Facilitator, Instructor, Keynote Speaker and Moderator.

I have developed an Aboriginal Training Series  that include the following topics:

• Working with Aboriginal Families
• Suicide Prevention
• Supporting Families with Special Needs
• Autism Awareness
• Basic Counselling Skills
• Trauma Informed Practice
• Family Violence

I have taught in Bachelor of Social Work Programs that have included courses on Mental Health, Addictions. Policies, First Nations Issues, Social Work Practice and more.

I like to utilize a participatory style of teaching that engages the participants in a safe and respectful environment.

I’ve had the honour of working with the following organizations and communities to develop training curriculum, facilitate workshops, moderate and/or organize conferences.

• Lower Nicola Band School
• Nzen’man Child & Family Development Centre Society
• Aboriginal Success by Six
• Journeys into Tomorrow Transition House
• Kelowna Friendship Centre Society
• N’Quat’qua First Nation
• Lower Stat’imc Tribal Council
• Nicola Tribal Association – Health & Wellness Project
• Douglas First Nation
• HELP Conference
• Okanagan Indian Band
• Upper Nicola Band
• Nakazdli Maternal Child Health Program
• C. First Nations Head Start On-Reserve Program
• Manitoba Head Start On-Reserve Program
• Ontario Head Start On-Reserve Program
• CIPHARD
• N’Kwala School
• Ministry for Children & Families, Thompson Rivers University
• Sc’wexmx Child & Family Services
• Nicola Tribal Association