How to Start Empowering (and Stop Helping) Presentation



When someone is suffering, we naturally want to release them from that pain. We want to provide comfort, support, solutions, ideas, advice.... in short, we want to HELP. But sometimes, our help doesn't seem very... helpful. It may be rejected. It may be met with defensiveness or ignored entirely. It may even seem to make things worse. Often that is because our good intentions aren't very empowering and the person who is on the receiving end feels in some way diminished, blamed, misunderstood or judged. 

This workshop is based on the principles of Peer Support, and will start the process of shifting your role from the "one with the answers", to the "one who helps them find their own answers". We will discuss healthy boundaries, the difference between feeling Responsible FOR someone and feeling Responsible TO someone, how active listening and becoming more comfortable sitting with difficult emotions can help you walk beside someone rather than feeling the need to protect them from their pain, rush in  to fix it, or avoid it altogether.

What is Sue's background in Peer Support and empowering others?
Who is this workshop for?
  • Teachers, school administration
  • Counsellors
  • Parents, family and friends

 Format, length and cost
60-75 minutes, $300  
It can be delivered online (via Zoom) or in person.  I live in Edmonton, Alberta, so if you wish to have an in person presentation and you live outside of Greater Edmonton, travel costs will be added. 

Special price for small, family groups (max 10): $100. Virtual only

Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page to explore booking options.