Mental Health Workshops Across Canada
Interactive workshops led by our Clinical Director, Benslyne Avril – a bilingual Registered Psychotherapist regularly featured on CTV News Ottawa, CBC, Radio-Canada, CFRA and Rogers TV for mental health expertise. Available in English and French for teams and organizations.
WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE OUR WORKSHOPS
With over 10 years of clinical experience, 4,000+ therapy sessions, and specialized training as a Counseling Psychology Professor and Workplace Wellbeing Advisor for the Federal Government, our workshops deliver practical strategies grounded in real-world application – not theoretical concepts that don’t translate to your workplace.
Proven Track Record
When Canada’s leading news outlets need expert mental health commentary, they call us. Organizations choose our workshops for the same reason: clarity, credibility, and actionable insights their teams can implement immediately.
Customized for Your Team
Every organization faces unique mental health challenges. Whether you’re navigating workplace stress, crisis situations, seasonal burnout, or communication breakdowns, our workshops are tailored to address your specific culture, industry pressures, and team dynamics through pre-workshop consultation.
Bilingual Delivery
Fully fluent workshop delivery in English and French ensures accessibility for diverse teams across the National Capital Region and beyond.
Interactive, Not Lecture-Based
Forget passive PowerPoint presentations. Our workshops incorporate evidence-based exercises, group discussions, real-world scenarios, and practical tools participants leave with and actually use.
WHAT ORGANIZATIONS SAY
“I had the pleasure of working with Benslyne when our organization requested her services as a guest speaker for an event focused on mental health. As a well-spoken and experienced professional, she delivered an informative presentation centered on Anxiety and Depression within the Afro-Caribbean Black (ACB) community, and the specific challenges they face when supporting their own mental health. Benslyne’s proficiency in sharing knowledge coupled with her ability to interact with our audience clearly demonstrated her passion for helping others and I am already looking forward to working with her again!”
Peter Holder, Carleton University
Benslyne was an amazing speaker during our virtual Mental Health Check-in! I felt comfortable in the virtual space and was able to note a few tips to improve my mental health. Her presentation was very informative and concise. She touched on important topics that aided in ensuring folks were able to reflect on how they care for their mental health. Thank you again for speaking at our event.
Eniola Owabumowa, Project Agape
WORKSHOP DELIVERY OPTIONS
In-Person Workshops
- Location: Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding areas
- Capacity: 10-100+ participants
- Best for: Team building, hands-on skill development, maximizing engagement
Virtual Workshops
- Platform: Zoom (other platforms accommodated upon request)
- Capacity: Up to 200 participants
- Features: Interactive polls, breakout rooms, digital resource sharing, Q&A
- Best for: Remote teams, multi-location organizations, Canada-wide reach
Lunch & Learn Sessions
- Duration: 45-60 minutes
- Format: Condensed, high-impact content during lunch hour
- Includes: Key strategies, Q&A, take-home resources
- Best for: Busy teams, monthly wellness series, introducing mental health topics
Half-Day Intensive
- Duration: 3-4 hours Format: Deep-dive training with interactive exercises and skill practice
- Includes: Comprehensive workbook, implementation planning, follow-up consultation
- Best for: Leadership development, manager training, organizational culture change
Full-Day Training
- Duration: 6 hours (includes breaks)
- Format: Comprehensive workshop with multiple topics or extensive single-topic exploration
- Includes: Detailed resource package, personalized action plans, 30-day follow-up support
- Best for: Annual retreats, crisis preparedness, complete mental health literacy
Multi-Session Series
- Duration: 4-12 weeks (customizable)
- Format: Progressive skill-building across multiple sessions
- Includes: Session workbooks, between-session assignments, completion certificates
- Best for: Sustained behavior change, peer support training, comprehensive wellness programs
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN EVERY WORKSHOP
- Pre-Workshop Consultation: Assessment of your team’s specific needs, challenges, and goals to ensure content relevance
- Customized Content: No cookie-cutter presentations; every workshop is tailored to your organization’s culture and objectives
- Evidence-Based Strategies: Clinical frameworks proven effective across 4,000+ therapy sessions and workplace wellness initiatives
- Bilingual Delivery: Complete workshop delivery in English, French, or bilingual format based on your team’s needs
- Interactive Exercises: Hands-on activities, discussion prompts, and scenario-based learning for real-world application
- Digital Resource Package: Participants receive comprehensive PDF guides, worksheets, and reference materials
- Post-Workshop Support: Follow-up consultation call included with half-day and full-day bookings to discuss implementation
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For optimal availability and adequate customization time, we recommend booking 4-6 weeks in advance. However, rush bookings within 2 weeks can often be accommodated based on current schedule availability. Contact us to discuss urgent needs.
Yes, absolutely. As a fully bilingual (EN/FR) Registered Psychotherapist, all workshop content can be delivered entirely in French, entirely in English, or in a bilingual format to accommodate diverse teams. Materials and resources are provided in participants’ preferred language.
Workshops range from 45-minute lunch & learn sessions to full-day 6-hour intensive trainings. The most requested format is 90 minutes, which allows sufficient time for content delivery, interactive exercises, meaningful discussion, and Q&A without overwhelming schedules.
In-person workshops are primarily offered throughout Ottawa, Gatineau, and the broader National Capital Region. For organizations outside this area, highly engaging virtual delivery is available and equally effective. Exceptions for travel can be made for full-day bookings or multi-session workshop series.
Every workshop begins with a pre-consultation call or questionnaire to understand your team’s specific challenges, organizational culture, industry context, and learning objectives. Content, examples, and exercises are then tailored accordingly. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach.
In-person workshops work best with 10-50 participants for maximum interaction, though we can accommodate up to 100+ for keynote-style presentations. Virtual workshops can host up to 200 participants with breakout room functionality for smaller group discussions.
Pricing varies based on workshop duration, delivery format (in-person vs. virtual), group size, level of customization required, and whether it’s a single workshop or series. Partnership packages and multi-workshop bookings receive preferential pricing. Contact us for a detailed quote tailored to your specific needs.
Yes. As a former Workplace Wellbeing Advisor for the Federal Government, specialized training for people managers and HR teams is a core offering. Topics include recognizing mental health concerns, having supportive conversations, navigating accommodation requests, and connecting employees to appropriate resources without overstepping professional boundaries.
That’s exactly what the pre-workshop consultation is for. Through discussion of your current challenges, team feedback, and organizational goals, we’ll recommend the most impactful workshop focus for your specific situation. Many organizations benefit from a needs assessment conversation before committing to content.
Absolutely. Multi-session series and quarterly workshop packages are highly effective for sustained mental health culture development. Series can focus on progressive skill-building within one topic or rotate through multiple mental health themes across the year. Partnership pricing applies.
READY TO SUPPORT YOUR TEAM’S MENTAL HEALTH?
Whether you need a single high-impact workshop or a comprehensive mental health partnership, let’s discuss how evidence-based strategies can strengthen your organization’s wellbeing culture.
Contact Us Directly:
Benslyne Avril, RP (EN/FR)
Clinical Director | Registered Psychotherapist | Workshop Facilitator & Counseling Professor
1355 Wellington Street West, Suite 202 Ottawa, ON K1Y 3C2
Phone: (343)- 308-7404
Email: Benslyne@therapywithempathy.com