Training and Facilitation
Take Your Learning and Training to the Next Level
Led by Jeremy Williams MPCC, ADHD-CCSP, ASDCS, our workshops and trainings are designed to empower mental health professionals with practical tools, deep insights, and a greater understanding of neurodiverse clients and complex mental health challenges. We specialize in providing training for counsellors, social workers, clinicians, and mental health organizations in the following areas:
Supporting Neurodiverse Clients
Gain a comprehensive understanding of neurodiversity and practical strategies to foster inclusive, supportive environments. Key points include:
Recognizing and addressing common barriers faced by neurodiverse clients.
Exploring the intersectionality of neurodiversity, gender, and mental health.
Strategies for fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships.
Practical tools for creating adaptable treatment plans.
Incorporating client strengths and self-advocacy in care planning
ADHD/ADD
Understand the unique needs and strengths of clients with ADHD/ADD to provide tailored support. Key points include:
Identifying ADHD/ADD presentations across the lifespan.
Effective behavioral and cognitive strategies for managing symptoms.
Co-occurring conditions: what to watch for and how to address them.
Supporting clients in navigating work, school, and relationships.
Strength-based approaches to empower clients.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Equip yourself with the skills to support individuals across the spectrum effectively. Key points include:
Understanding ASD as a spectrum: debunking myths and stereotypes.
Tools for effective communication and rapport building.
Supporting transitions and managing sensory sensitivities.
Designing interventions that respect neurodiverse needs.
Partnering with clients and families for holistic care.
Addictions
Develop strategies to address the complex interplay of addiction and mental health. Key points include:
Recognizing the unique challenges of individuals with addiction.
Exploring trauma-informed care in addiction recovery.
Best practices for dual diagnosis treatment.
Harm reduction techniques and their practical applications.
Building sustainable support networks for long-term recovery.
What’s Included in Every Training:
Duration: 2 to 3 hours of instruction.
Format: Available in-person or virtually to meet your team’s needs.
Resources: Comprehensive training manuals and customizable treatment plans.
Facilitation: Delivered by trainers with both lived and professional experience, offering unique and practical perspectives.
Customized Content: We are able to accommodate the addition of topic specific requests.
Equitable Pricing: Non-profit organizations and NGOs are eligible for special pricing.
Ready to take your practice to the next level? Use the form below for more information, or to schedule a training session tailored to your organization.
Mountainside Wellness provides professional training, workshops, speaking engagements, and facilitation services focused on mental health, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, addiction, workplace wellbeing, psychological safety, queer inclusion, accessibility, burnout, communication, and supporting diverse communities and teams.
Trainings are designed to be engaging, practical, affirming, and accessible while helping organizations, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, unions, and community groups build greater understanding, inclusion, and confidence when supporting neurodivergent, disabled, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Sessions can include education, group discussion, practical tools, case examples, and collaborative problem solving tailored to the needs of each audience.
Training and facilitation services are available for workplaces, healthcare organizations, schools, unions, leadership teams, non-profit organizations, community groups, counsellors, clinicians, social workers, educators, and businesses seeking to build more inclusive, supportive, and neurodiversity-affirming environments.
Trainings can be customized for both professional and community audiences depending on the goals of the organization and the needs of participants. Whether the focus is workplace inclusion, leadership development, mental health awareness, supporting neurodivergent staff and students, or improving communication and psychological safety, sessions are designed to provide practical and meaningful learning experiences that participants can apply in real-world settings.
Yes. Training and facilitation services are available both virtually online and in person depending on location, scheduling, and organizational needs. Virtual services are available across British Columbia, Canada, and internationally in English.
Online training provides flexible and accessible learning opportunities for remote teams, distributed organizations, and participants in different geographic locations. In-person facilitation may also be available for organizations seeking more interactive workshops, group discussions, leadership retreats, conference presentations, or team-building experiences. Training formats can often be adapted to best support the learning goals and accessibility needs of participants.
Absolutely. Training and facilitation services can be customized to reflect the specific goals, challenges, industry needs, workplace culture, and learning objectives of your organization, team, or community group.
Many organizations are looking for practical and relevant training that directly reflects the experiences and challenges faced by their staff, leadership teams, or service users. Customized sessions can incorporate organization-specific concerns, case examples, policies, communication challenges, accessibility goals, or industry contexts to create more meaningful and applicable learning experiences for participants.
Training topics may include ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, workplace accommodations, mental health, addiction, psychological safety, queer inclusion, accessibility, communication, burnout prevention, emotional regulation, supporting neurodivergent employees and students, leadership, trauma-informed approaches, and inclusive workplace practices.
Sessions are designed to move beyond surface-level awareness and provide participants with practical strategies, meaningful discussion, and actionable tools that can be implemented in workplaces, educational settings, healthcare environments, and community organizations. Trainings can range from introductory awareness sessions to more advanced and specialized professional development opportunities depending on the audience and organizational goals.
Training and facilitation sessions can vary in length depending on the topic, audience, and goals of the organization. Many workshops range from one to three hours, although longer presentations, multi-session trainings, conference presentations, and full-day facilitation options may also be available.
Session length and structure are discussed collaboratively to ensure that trainings remain engaging, accessible, and appropriately paced for participants. Organizations seeking ongoing education, leadership development, or deeper learning opportunities may also choose to build customized multi-session training series or ongoing consultation support.
Yes. Mountainside Wellness provides neurodiversity-affirming, disability-affirming, and queer-affirming training that recognizes and respects the lived experiences of neurodivergent, disabled, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals without pathologizing identity or difference.
Trainings are grounded in both professional and lived experience perspectives while focusing on inclusion, accessibility, psychological safety, and reducing stigma within organizations and communities. Sessions aim to help participants move beyond performative inclusion by developing deeper understanding, practical tools, and more meaningful approaches to supporting diverse individuals and teams.