Understand Mental Health
One workshop at a time
Stress, Anxiety & Reclaiming Your Power
In this event you'll learn more about anxiety, your nervous system, the fears that keep your anxiety cycle going, and ways to reclaim a sense of power and inner peace.
This speaking event combines education, mindfulness and practical psychotherapy skills to help you relate to yourself in a deeper, more curious, and more compassionate way. You'll learn how to welcome all of your parts-of-self to the table, how to get to know what each part of you needs in order to feel secure, and how to become a kind and effective leader for your own internal system.
Self-Care for Educators
This speaking event is for educators and teachers eager to delve into the pillars of stress management and gain a deeper understanding of their personal window of tolerance. You can expect a blend of humour, psychoeducation and valuable insights rooted in psychotherapy research and my experience working with clients.
Public Service Employee Workshops 🇨🇦
Based in Ottawa, Jeff offers mental health support and informative educational events designed for various government departments, such as Public Safety Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, and other related organizations.
With a commitment to providing relevant and impactful content, Jeff work closely to understand the specific challenges and priorities of each department, ensuring that all topics are thoughtfully tailored to meet the unique requirements of the event and the audience.
Meet the Speaker
Jeff is a Registered Psychotherapist and the Clinical Director of Shepherd Psychotherapy. A seasoned speaker with a decade of experience, Jeff now focuses on mental health talks and workshops across Ottawa. He also supervises graduate students at Saint Paul University in Ottawa, contributing to the next generation of therapists.
Jeff offers insightful psychoeducation with relatable storytelling and humour, and he makes complex mental health topics accessible and is passionate about moving beyond surface-level self-care strategies.
More Info
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In-Person Events in Ottawa
One Hour Talk | $1000
Half Day | $2500
Full Day | $5000
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In-Person Events in Ottawa
One Hour Talk + One Hour Yoga | $1500
Half Day w Yoga | $3500
Full Day w Yoga | $5000
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