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Gain a collaborative partner to deliver high-value and meaningful outcomes on community projects and mental health initiatives.

WHY WORK WITH GREG?

Greg's extensive experience serving in Toronto’s diverse communities allows him to offer a unique perspective on mental health and wellness issues along with his wealth of knowledge and skills.

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Consulting services

Community-focused consulting provides an opportunity to benefit from 20+ years of experience in the mental health field and expertise in working with at-risk youth and diverse families. Services include:

  • Community partnership projects
  • Design and implement community programs and workshops 
  • Youth groups (at-risk youth) workshops
  • Mental Health and Wellness workshops
  • Anti-racism and diversity workshops
  • Facilitation 
  • Staff coaching, training and mentorship

Greg is available to conduct facilitated workshops, group sessions and presentations for:

  • Youth and families
  • Teachers and administration 
  • Physicians, staff and healthcare provider trainees
  • Other social service professionals
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Government 
  • Businesses
Topics

Greg is available to facilitate or present to small groups of 10 – 30 participants and larger conferences on various topics including:

  • Mental health & Wellness
  • Mental health & the Black Community
  • Youth mental health
  • Academic success
  • Self-care
  • Community engagement
  • Anti-Black racism/Anti-oppression
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Youth justice
Who has Educare Worked with?
  • Blackcreek Community Health Centre: Jane Finch Way, Towards Peace, Covid19 response and Learning Beyond Adversity
  • City of Toronto, Towards Peace Pilot
  • From Invisible to Visible: A Pop-Up Mental Health Clinic for People of Colour
  • Rexdale Community Health Centre (Pathways to Education)
  • PEACH – Promoting Education and Community Health - PEACH Youth
  • Ministry of Attorney General, Ontario Government: Victim Quick Response Program
  • Humber River Hospital
  • North York General Hospital
  • Toronto District School Board (TDSB)
  • Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB)
  • Ministry of the Solicitor General - Probation and Parole Office (Toronto and Scarborough)
  • Catholic Children’s Aid Society
  • Toronto Children’s Aid Society
  • Peel Children's Aid Society
  • Jane/Finch Community Tennis Association (Tennis Canada)
Testimonials

Working with Greg to implement Strength Approach and trauma informed counseling/coaching has been a fantastic decision.

Greg has a talent for connecting with his audience and clientele. Our team and I have benefited greatly and have been able to breach a rapid connection for persons seeking counselling/coaching support amidst very traumatic situations.  

It has been both valuable and rewarding to have Greg on as a leading expert in trauma informed therapy. Clients report walking away with a fresh perspective on life. Greg’s strengthens led approach clears that obstacle and empowers individuals to use their own strengths and find comfort in a kind, gentle and none-judgemental environment.  It is truly amazing when it all comes together for person accessing support during difficult times.  

Jasmin Guillen

Senior Case Manager, Victim Services Toronto

Greg has been working with the Rexdale Pathways team for over 3 years. Greg is very easy to work with and has outstanding communication skills. He met every deadline and offered wide-ranging recommendations that added to the quality and value of each of our staff. Because of this, we were better equipped to support our students.

Greg is very dependable and creative. During his time working with our team, he managed to build a strong relationship and team spirit among the team. His workshops were of high standard and provided practical solutions that each staff could draw from in supporting the youth. His strong leadership and problem-solving skills have motivated our team to always search for the best solutions to support the youth to solve issues.

Greg believes that every youth should be given a chance and that as adults, we should never give up on our youth. He believes that there is always a solution and if we try hard enough as a team, we will find it.

Angela Brown-Knight

Student Parent Support Worker Coordinator, Rexdale Community Health Centre

Youth

“Working with young people motivates me; I get so excited in the workshops to witness these youth improve their communication and critical thinking skills, gain confidence, and find their voice in the face of adversity.”

Greg N. Leslie

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Greg has helped many young people discover their voice, build confidence, and learn both interpersonal and intrapersonal skills through his programs. His approach to youth engagement centres on empowering students to analyze, understand and be mindful of their actions in response to the world around them.

The youth program partnerships are designed to meet the needs of the organization and the youth. Workshops focus on interactive learning and curriculum-based activities such as, moderated group sessions, presentations and relationship building.

Mental health, academic success, anger management, family relationships, and self-care are topics that are explored using anti-racism and anti-oppression frameworks while considering socioeconomic determinants of health.

YOUTH WORKSHOP FACILITATION & PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

The workshops encourage everyone in the group to participate in a courteous, non-judgmental, and safe environment. Youth develop new peer relationships and learn to serve as role models for other youth.

Some of the many ways youth benefit from facilitated group sessions and presentations include:

  • Helps improve academic success (reduce suspension rates and improve attendance rates) 
  • Improves problem-solving skills
  • Improves lifestyle and selfcare 
  • Builds confidence
  • Improves leadership skills 
  • Improves communication and interpersonal skills
  • Promotes mental and personal health, life skills 
  • Encourages critical thinking and the sharing of ideas 
  • Provides a sense of hope and encouragement 
  • Empowers youth to make positive decisions
BENEFITS OF YOUTH WORKSHOPS

Greg designs workshops to meet the needs of the organization and a specific group of young people. 

He works with the organization to make sure that services are accessible to students of all races, religions, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Workshops can be designed to address a variety of topics. For example:

  • Supporting academic success 
  • Creating healthy relationships & setting boundaries 
  • Leadership and Confidence
  • Life skills and socialization skills
  • Peer pressure, drugs and gangs
  • Pop Culture and identity
  • Racism, oppression and discrimination
  • Youth mental health & wellness
  • Social justice 
  • Issues related to immigration and marginalization

Service Plans & Reports

If service plans are required, Greg will collaborate with administration, faculty, and students to create tailored, strengths-based, and culturally competent plans. 

Greg can also review students' psychological and psychiatric consultation reports if necessary.

Youth Testimonials

“The group has helped me to realize how capable I can be in school. I’ve learned a lot in this group thanks to the facilitators, who taught us self-respect and how to be responsible.” – Youth Participant

“The activities helped me to explore the country and its environment. This has helped me reach my goals and understand what I want to be in life. Some of the movies we watched taught us how to conduct ourselves. And taught us to dream big and become successful in life.” – Youth Participant

“The group helped with my schoolwork and achieving my academic potential. It has been a pleasure for me to be a part of this group.” – Youth Participant

"The group has helped me a lot. I used to get into a lot of trouble and argue with people in school, but when I started going to the girls' group it changed me a lot. I started going to school on time and doing my homework and being more responsible." – Youth Participant

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Contact

  • Address: 2300 Yonge St, Suite 1600
    Mailbox 210. Toronto ON, M4P 1E4 Canada

  • Email: gnl@educaress.com
  • Phone: (416) 627-3777

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