About Tammy
Since 2011, Tammy has been focusing her efforts on helping to spread the word about mental health issues that affect so many Canadians from all walks of life.
Tammy Whelen is no stranger to adversity. She faced a difficult battle with cancer at just 25 years old, and has experienced firsthand the anguish of losing a loved one to addiction.
As a mental health educator, Tammy focuses her efforts on educating communities about mental health and wellness. She is determined to demystify mental illness and fight the stigma surrounding it, creating awareness and inspiring change.
With a certification in Adult Education, and Facilitation and Teaching Effectiveness, Tammy also shares her personal experiences which demonstrate that we each face our own challenges. She believes it is through understanding and acceptance that we can build a network of support.
EXPERIENCE THAT DELIVERS POWERFUL RESULTS
Management were brought together to explore ways to respond to conflicts within the workplace, and handle difficult conversations with skill and confidence. Participants learned to recognize individual communication styles, while practicing strategies that address conflict, change dynamics, de-escalate situations, and support employees toward mental wellness and productivity.
During this public 2-day workshop, participants learned how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing skilled intervention, and developing safety plans to keep someone alive. This face-to-face workshop features powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations. LivingWorks ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention training and an empowering program that promotes a whole community response to suicide.
Officers and staff with the Coburg Police Service wanted to support their community by increasing their knowledge about mental health. By attending the Mental Health First Aid workshop, they increased their awareness and confidence helping someone experiencing a mental health crisis. They also helped decrease stigma within their workplace, and were able to identify professional and self-help resources within their local community.
Members of the community gathered to learn more about mental health vs. mental illness. The workshop offered insights into the facts and fiction surrounding mental health issues, along with simple strategies to improve their mental well-being.
Support workers always want to know more when supporting children, their families, and foster families. Attending this 2-day Mental Health First Aid workshop gave employees more background knowledge on the most common mental illnesses, and better tools for their practice.
During mental health week, this employer invested in their employee’s mental well-being by offering a day filled with health and wellness related activities, including a candid talk about the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
Helping newcomers adjust to a new life in Canada by offering education on stress management.
Tammy provided suicide prevention training for players, coaching staff, families, and billet families.
Helping new recruits to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources.
EXPERIENCE THAT DELIVERS POWERFUL RESULTS
Management were brought together to explore ways to respond to conflicts within the workplace, and handle difficult conversations with skill and confidence. Participants learned to recognize individual communication styles, while practicing strategies that address conflict, change dynamics, de-escalate situations, and support employees toward mental wellness and productivity.
During this public 2-day workshop, participants learned how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing skilled intervention, and developing safety plans to keep someone alive. This face-to-face workshop features powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations. LivingWorks ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention training and an empowering program that promotes a whole community response to suicide.
Officers and staff with the Coburg Police Service wanted to support their community by increasing their knowledge about mental health. By attending the Mental Health First Aid workshop, they increased their awareness and confidence helping someone experiencing a mental health crisis. They also helped decrease stigma within their workplace, and were able to identify professional and self-help resources within their local community.
Members of the community gathered to learn more about mental health vs. mental illness. The workshop offered insights into the facts and fiction surrounding mental health issues, along with simple strategies to improve their mental well-being.
Support workers always want to know more when supporting children, their families, and foster families. Attending this 2-day Mental Health First Aid workshop gave employees more background knowledge on the most common mental illnesses, and better tools for their practice.
During mental health week, this employer invested in their employee’s mental well-being by offering a day filled with health and wellness related activities, including a candid talk about the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
Helping newcomers adjust to a new life in Canada by offering education on stress management.
Tammy provided suicide prevention training for players, coaching staff, families, and billet families.
Helping new recruits to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources.