Booking a workshop is a high-impact investment for your organization that can really raise the bar on the quality of what you’re offering to clients.
I am a sought-after presenter for workshops and conferences on meditation as a therapeutic aid for professionals, applying Buddhist practice in counselling, narrative therapy for community work, motivational interviewing, burnout prevention, and more.
I teach retreats internationally, including Costa Rica and Portugal. Meditation retreats are a great way to establish or deepen your practice.
I have facilitated workshops for organizations that include:
- Air Canada
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Vancouver School Board
- Ernst & Young
- Correctional Services Canada
- BC Housing
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- St. George’s Private School
- ENSO Foundation for Contemplative Engagement
- Nelson Community Services
- Raincity Housing and Support Society
- Westcoast Family Centres
- Abbotsford Community Services
- Watari Counselling and Support Services Society
- McMan Youth Family and Community Services Association (Alberta)
- City University of Seattle, Masters Counselling program
I have presented at various conferences, including the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association’s annual conference, 7 Cities Housing First conference in Edmonton, the Therapeutic Conversations narrative therapy conference, the Housing First Partners Conference in New Orleans, the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness conference in Montreal, and the Dalai Lama Centre’s Heart-Mind conference here in Vancouver. I am a national trainer in Housing First practices for the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness.
Testimonials
“Brian is a talented clinician. Empathic and careful listener and creative problem solver. During the AtHome/ChezSoi project, his approach using trauma informed care combined with narrative therapy offered new life-changing perspectives to his clients. We all learned a lot!”
– Sam Tsemberis, Pathways to Housing
“As a daily meditator, I learned some helpful tips to improve my practice. Other colleagues, with perhaps less experience practicing mindfulness, found the sessions to be truly transformative—some of the best sessions that EY offered to improve the quality of employees’ life and work.”
– John Lasseigne, EY Law
“We have worked with Brian on a number of workshops over the last 6 years. He is always a delight to work with. His knowledge and presentation skills have really appealed to our employees. I would recommend Brian for any one looking for a stress busting, mind expanding, thoughtful and calming presentation.”
– Vikki Jensen, Air Canada / CUPE
“Throughout the pandemic, Brian held weekly virtual meetings that brought us together and helped us cope. With his guidance, we looked forward to our meetings and to the connection they offered. I would recommend Brian as a presenter to any group looking for someone with knowledge and the ability to bring a group of people together.”
– Holly Hutchinson, Hollyburn Family Services