Past Events

Past Workshops & Events:

Conferences & Keynotes

Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board PD Day
Date: April 8, 2024

Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM
Closing Keynote: Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness

59th Annual Institute on Addiction Studies
Dates: July 8-12, 2018
Location: Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre, London, ON
Topic: Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness (3 hour session)
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11th Annual Family Health Team Registered Dietitian Network Conference

Dates: September 15-16, 2016
Location: Best Western Lamplighter Inn, London, ON
Opening Keynote: "When You’re Happy and You Know It: Why Happiness Matters to Health and How to Get More of it"
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57th Annual Institute on Addiction Studies
Dates: July 10-14, 2016
Location: Kempenfelt Conference Centre, Barrie, ON
Topic: Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness (3 hour session)
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55th Annual Institute on Addiction Studies
Dates: July 13-17, 2014
Location: Kempenfelt Conference Centre, Barrie, ON
Topic: Addiction and Self-Esteem
Closing Plenary: The Secrets of Extremely Happy People (with David Garvie)
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Community of Bariatric Patients of Southern Ontario Annual Meet & Greet
Date: October 5, 2013
Location: Holiday Inn, 200 Holiday Inn Drive, Cambridge, ON
Topic: Don't Believe Everything You Think: How To Overcome Limiting Beliefs and

Re-Program Your Thoughts For Success

CAW Substance Abuse/Employee & Family Assistance Program Conference
Dates: September 6-8, 2013
Location: CAW Family Education Centre, Port Elgin, ON
Topic: Fundamentals of Addiction: What Every Helping Professional Needs to Know

54th Annual Institute on Addiction Studies
Dates: July 14-18, 2013
Location: Kempenfelt Conference Centre, Barrie, ON
Topic: Fundamentals of Addiction: What Every Helping Professional Needs to Know
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Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) Zone 3 Conference
Date: October 15, 2012
Location: Brantford, ON
Topic: Drugs of Abuse and the People Who Abuse Them (1.25 hour session)

Family Health Team Mental Health Networking & Education Day
Date: October 27 & 28, 2011
Location: Kitchener, ON
Topic: Fundamentals of Addiction Treatment (1.25 hour session)

Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) Zone 3 Conference
Date: May 14, 2007
Location: Port Dover, ON
Topic: Street & Party Drugs (1.25 hour session)
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Association of Municipal Employment Services (AMES) Conference
Date: May 6-9, 2007
Location: Guelph, ON
Topic: Street & Party Drugs (3 hour session)
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Workshops & Groups

The Clarity Quest: Charting Your Course for Life's Next Adventure
Date: Nov 23, 30, Dec 7 & 14 2023
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT
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Positive Psychology: The Science of Well-Being, Resilience, Meaning & More
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: October 3 & 10, 2023
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT

Happiness 101
Hosted by STAR Family Health Team
Date: April 26 & May 3, 2023 (2-part workshop)
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT

Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by Mission: Empowerment!
Date: Oct 20, 21, 27 & 28, 2021 (Wed/Thurs x 2)
Time: 1:15pm - 4:30pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT

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Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: September 14-15, 2021
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT

Motivational Interviewing
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: January 12-13 2021
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT

Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: December 7-8, 2020
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT

Happiness 101
Hosted by STAR Family Health Team
Date: October 16 & 23, 2020 (2-part workshop)
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: September 14-15, 2020
Time: 9am - 4pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT

Happiness 101
Hosted by STAR Family Health Team
Date: July 20 & July 27, 2020 (2-part workshop)
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: ONLINE LIVE STREAM EVENT

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: January 20 & 21, 2020, 9am - 4pm
Location: Wilfrid Laurier University, Milton Campus, Milton, ON

Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: December 12 & 13, 2019, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: November 11 & 18 2019, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board
Date: June 18-19, 2019
Location: Timmins, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board
Date: April 25 & 26, 2019
Location: Timmins, ON

Shifting Gears: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Employment & Social Services Division
Date: April 11 & 12, 2019
Location: Chatham, ON

Happiness 101
Dates: 8-week group; Monday evenings March 11-Apr 29, 2019, 6pm-8pm
Hosted by the STAR Family Health Team
Location: Stratford, ON

Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: December 10 & 11, 2018, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: December 7 and 14, 2018, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by District of Nipissing, Social Services Administration Board
Date: September 13-14, 2018
Location: North Bay, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by District of Nipissing, Social Services Administration Board
Date: September 11-12, 2018
Location: North Bay, ON


Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by Trent University
Date: August 13-14, 2018, 9am - 4pm
Location: Peterborough, ON

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: June 1 and 15, 2018, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by City of Stratford, Social Services Division
Date: April 11-12, 2018
Location: Stratford, ON

Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: March 27-28, 2018, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Shifting Gears: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Employment & Social Services Division
Date: March 20-21, 2018
Location: Chatham, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for County of Wellington, Ontario Works Division
Date: December 12-13, 2017
Location: Guelph, ON


Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for County of Wellington, Ontario Works Division
Date: December 5-6, 2017
Location: Guelph, ON

Shifting Gears: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Employment & Social Services Division
Date: September 21-22, 2017
Location: Chatham, ON
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Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: June 2 and 16, 2017, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Training Event for Student Support Services Staff at King's University College of Western University
Date: June 1, 2017, 9am - 12pm
Location: London, ON

Shifting Gears: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Employment & Social Services Division
Date: April 20-21, 2017
Location: Chatham, ON
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Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: March 30-31, 2017, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for St. Paul's Social Services Compassionate Presence Volunteers
Date: November 24, 2016, 9am - 3:30pm
Location: London, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Hosted by Mission: Empowerment!
Date: June 23-24, 2016
Location: Festival Inn, Stratford, ON

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Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: June 9 and 10, 2016, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

The Science of Happiness
Training Event for Kitchener-Waterloo Multicultural Centre Staff
Dates: May 12 & 31, 2016, 10am - 4pm
Location: Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: April 14 and 15, 2016, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

The Secrets of Extremely Happy People
Hosted by House of Friendship Bridges to Health Program
Dates: March 21, 2016, 9:30am - 4pm
Location: Kitchener, ON
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Fundamentals of Addiction
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: January 7 and 8, 2016, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Private Training Event
Date: October 15 and 16, 2015
Location: Chatham, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Private Training Event
Date: September 17 and 18, 2015
Location: Chatham, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: September 10 and 11, 2015, 2015, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: June 4 and 18, 2015, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Training Event for Grand River Hospital
Date: June 11, 2015, 12 - 1:30pm
Location: Kitchener, ON
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Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness
Social Work Talk Series Hosted by Wilfrid Laurier University and KW Counselling Services
Date:May 27, 2015, 9-11am
Location: KW Counselling Services, 480 Charles Street East, Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: April 9 and 10, 2015, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for Trent University
Date: February 20, 2015, 9am - 4pm
Location: Peterborough, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: January 22 and 23, 2015, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: October 30, 2014, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: October 9 and 10, 2014, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Don't Believe Everything You Think: How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Re-Program Your Thoughts for Success
Training Event for Fairview Mennoninite Home
Date: September 12, 2014, 9am-12pm
Location: Cambridge, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for the University of Guelph
Date: July 23, 2014, Full Day Training
Location: Guelph, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for the the City of Toronto
Date: June 26, 2014, Full Day Training
Location: Toronto, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Training Event for the County of Lambton
Date: June 20, 2014, Full Day Training
Location: Sarnia, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Training Event for the County of Lambton
Date: June 19, 2014, Full Day Training
Location: Sarnia, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for the Grand River Hospital
Date: June 12, 2014, Full Day Training
Location: Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for the Grand River Hospital
Date: June 5, 2014, Full Day Training
Location: Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA)
Date: May 9, 2014, 9am - 4pm
Location: Toronto, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for Bruce County
Date: April 24, 2014, Full Day Training
Location: Kincardine, ON

Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: April 3 and 4, 2014, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON
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Don't Believe Everything You Think: How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Re-Program Your Thoughts for Success
Hosted by House of Friendship Bridges to Health program
Date: March 29, 2014, 10am - 1pm
Location: Kitchener, ON
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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: March 21, 2014, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: January 30 and 31, 2014, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA)
Date: November 22, 2013, 9am - 4pm
Location: London, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Training Event for the City of Greater Sudbury
Dates: November 15, 2013, 9am - 4pm
Location: Sudbury, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for the County of Grey
Dates: November 8, 2013, 9am - 4pm
Location: Owen Sound, ON

Craving Change™
Tuesday Evenings in Kitchener, ON
Dates: October 15, 22, 29 & November 5, 2013, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing with ABI Clients
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Professional Training Series (Hosted by Traverse Independence, the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellington and St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph)
Date: October 18, 2013, 9am-4:30pm
Location: Waterloo, ON

Motivational Interviewing with ABI Clients
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Professional Training Series (Hosted by Traverse Independence, the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellington and St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph)
Date: October 11, 2013, 9am-4:30pm
Location: Guelph, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: October 3 and 4, 2013, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Craving Change™
Monday Evenings in Kitchener
Dates: May 27, June 3,10 & 17, 2013, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for Traverse Independence
Date: May 17, 2013, Full Day Training
Location: Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for City of Toronto
Date: April 26, 2013, Full Day Training
Location: Toronto, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: April 12, 2013, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Hosted by Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA)
Date: April 5, 2013, 9am - 4pm
Location: Brantford, ON

Assisting Clients with Mental Health Issues: Tips and Tools for Helping Professionals
Training Event for Sunnyside Seniors' Services, Region of Waterloo
Date: March 26, 2013, 1.25 hour Session
Location: Kitchener, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction and Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for District of Cochrane Social Services Administration Board
Date: March 19, 20, 21, 22, 2013, Full Day Training
Location: Timmins, ON

Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for City of Hamilton
Date: March 15, 2013, Full Day Training
Location: Hamilton, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Hosted by Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA)
Date: March 8, 2013, 9am - 4pm
Location: Toronto, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: March 1, 2013, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON

Craving Change™
Tuesday Evenings in Kitchener, ON
Dates: Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2013, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Hosted by Ontario Municipal Social Services Association
Date: February 8, 2013, Full Day Training
Location: Toronto, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for Lutherwood
Date: January 18, 2013, Full Day Training
Location: Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for Lutherwood
Date: November 30, 2012, Full Day Training
Location: Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Training Event for Reaching Our Outdoor Friends (ROOF)
Date: November 2, 2012, Full Day Training
Location: Kitchener, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: October 26, 2012, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON
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Assisting Clients with Mental Health Issues: Tips and Tools for Helping Professionals
Hosted by County of Dufferin for Dufferin County Community Agencies
Date: October 19, 2012, 1.5 hour Session
Location: Orangeville, ON
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Craving Change™
Dates: October 11, 25, November 1, 2012, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Kitchener, ON

Fundamentals of Addiction
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: September 28, 2012, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON
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Craving Change™
Private Event for Thamesford TOPS
Dates: May 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012, 6pm - 8pm
Location: Thamesford, ON

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Dates: March 2, 2012, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON
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Fundamentals of Addiction
Wilfrid Laurier University, Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program
Date: February 17, 2012, 9am - 4pm
Location: Lyle S. Hallman Faculty of Social Work, Kitchener, ON
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Craving Change™
Dates: January 12, 19, February 2, 2012 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: Kitchener, ON

Craving Change™
Dates: September 10, 17, October 1, 2011 9:30am - 12pm
Location: Kitchener, ON

Motivational Interviewing & Tobacco Cessation
Hosted by Huron County Health Unit for Health Professionals in Huron County
Date: May 5, 2011, Full Day Session
Location: Clinton, ON
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Craving Change™
Dates: May 26, June 2, 16, 2011, 6:30pm - 9pm
Location: Kitchener, ON

Craving Change™
Dates: April 2, 9, 30, 2011 1:30pm - 4pm
Location: Kitchener, ON

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