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COUNSELLOR TALK
PD Sessions and Workshops for Educators and Counsellors
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Professional Development in Calgary for Educators and Counsellors
Join us for interactive professional development sessions designed specifically for educators, mental health practitioners, and school counsellors. Facilitated by Susan Spellman Cann and Helen MacKinnon, two highly experienced psychologists, authors and educators with over 30 years in Alberta's education system, these sessions offer a path towards creating deeper connections with youth.
Our sessions go beyond theory, diving into practical, ready-to-use strategies tailored for classrooms, counselling offices, and school communities.
You’ll learn how to foster deeper trust, inspire engagement, and make every interaction meaningful with youth. By the end of our sessions, you’ll feel equipped, motivated, and empowered to apply these tools and techniques immediately, creating a positive ripple effect across your school or work space.
Whether you're looking to revitalize your practice, enhance connections with students, or expand your toolkit with proven methods, our sessions provide opportunities to make a real difference.
Workshop Titles
Let it Begin With Me: Enhancing The Lives Of Youth
Creative Approaches To mental Health Programming
Through A Trauma Informed Lens: helping Youth reach Their Full Potential
Creating Safe and Supportive learning Spaces
Book your session today.
Why Counsellors or Educators Should Attend
Revitalize Your Practice
Feel reinvigorated with fresh ideas and a renewed sense of purpose to apply in your classroom or counselling office.
Build Stronger Connections in Schools and Mental Health Settings
Master techniques that foster impactful, lasting relationships within diverse school communities.
Expand Your Toolkit
Leave with a wealth of practical tools, creative strategies, and tech resources designed to make a tangible difference in your work and enhance your daily practice.
Session Details
These professional development sessions are available to book at your convenience. Perfect for schools, educational organizations, or individual teams, sessions can be tailored to meet your unique needs.
Key Details:
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Duration: Flexible to your schedule (e.g., half-day or full-day sessions).
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Location: In-person especially in Calgary and area or virtual delivery available.
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Facilitators: Susan Spellman Cann & Helen MacKinnon.
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Audience: Educators, school counsellors, administrators, mental health workers and educational teams.
About Counsellor Talk
Counsellor Talk is a Calgary-based initiative empowering educators, counsellors, and mental health professionals with innovative tools and techniques to create meaningful change.
We believe in the power of relationships and creativity to unlock potential and foster growth. Our sessions, free resources, and practical tools are designed to help educators and counsellors thrive.