Corrie Sirota Public Speaker

Guiding Through Rough Times

Corrie has always been the “go to” person for her friends and family, identifying herself as Lucy from the comic strip Charlie Brown. One friend even made her the poster: “Psychiatric Help 5 cents” to post on her door.

Corrie Sirota knew that helping people through rough times was what she was born to do. In her quest to achieve this goal she concentrated in the field of Social Sciences throughout her studies. She graduated McGill University with a Masters in Social Work in 1994 and then pursued a graduate certificate in the field of Loss and Bereavement in order to offer counseling and support to those who have experienced a loss.  Officially she has been supporting individuals, groups, families and organizations since 1994.

Unofficially, she’s been at it since childhood. Corrie specializes in the areas of loss and bereavement, parenting, relationships as well as stress management and self-esteem.  In high demand by agencies, schools, companies and numerous other organizations, Corrie offers clear and comprehensive support through challenging situations such as marital or family discord, work place conflicts, death of an employee or student, and many other forms of crisis or trauma.

She is a seasoned public speaker, delivering customized interactive workshops, training or facilitation on a host of psychosocial topics for small or large groups.

Corrie uses humor in her approach to helping people. As she says, “While I cannot take away the pain that the death of a loved one causes, or change a difficult situation – often if we find a way to laugh at ourselves and/or the situation, it can serve to make it more manageable, which in turn helps us find a way through”. She believes, “He who laughs…lasts.”
Author of "Someone Died...Now What? A Personal and Professional Perspective on Coping With Grief and Loss" available on amazon.com

Co-Host of Life Unrehearsed on CJAD800


TESTIMONIALS

When I first met Corrie, I was very drawn to her caring and dynamic personality. I was even more impressed with her when I heard her present at a workshop. She has a remarkable ability to keep a crowd engaged and interested, all the while maintaining the perfect balance between the human element and the theoretical. - Rania C -Former Director of the West Island Resource Center

“Corrie has the uncanny ability to engage an audience and capture their attention in a matter of moments. Her tone is a deliberate balance between confident and inviting. Perhaps more impressive, is the effortlessness with which she establishes relationships of trust and compassion with the people she encounters. Corrie knows how important it is to say what you mean and mean what you say. I am proud to call her both a mentor and a friend. - Justin F, Camp B’Nai Brith Staff


Example Professional Development/Speaking Engagements:

When Life Gives you Lemons

    Cummings Centre, Montreal, QC, May 2017

The Empty Chair at the Seder

    Shaar HaShamayim Synagogue, Westmount, QC, April 2017

The Pressure to be Perfect

    Tri-State Camping Conference, Atlantic City, March 2017
    QPAT, Montreal, QC, November 2016
    Tri-State Camping Conference, Atlantic City, NJ March 2015
    Sacred Heart, Montreal, QC, January 2014
    St. Thomas High School, Pierrefonds, QC January 2013
    Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramps High School, Westmount, QC November 2012

What Lies Beneath – Understanding the Needs of Children

    APPA Conference, St. Saveur, QC, April 2017
    American Association of Behavioral Sciences, Las Vegas, February, 2013
    Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramps High School, Westmount, QC, January 2013
    Innovative Counseling Strategies Houston, Texas June 2012
    Tri-State Camping Conference Atlantic City, New Jersey March 2009

Dealing With Different Personalities

    APPA Conference, St. Saveur, QC, March 2017
    Summit School, Montreal, QC February 2016
    QPAT, Montreal, QC Nov 2016
    Cumming Centre, Montreal, QC May 2015
    Tri- State Camping Conference, Atlantic city, NJ March 2015
    Federation CJA, Montreal, QC March 2014

The Secret to De-Stress & Now Hear This

    APPA Conference, St. Saveur, QC, March 2017
    Trafalgar School, Montreal, QC, February 2014
    Cappino Physio and Wellness Center, Dorval, QC September 2012
    International Convention for Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA)
    Las Vegas, Nevada March 2012
    Jewish Funeral Directors (JFDA) Hartford, Connecticut May 2010

Comforting the Mourner

    Engaging in Aging Conference, Cummings Centre , Quebec, Sept, 2016
    Kirkland Library, Kirkland, Quebec, May 2016
    Jewish Family & Child Services, Toronto, Ontario, April 2016
    Bereaved Parent Network, Toronto, Ontario, April 2016
    Jewish Family Services, Aventura, Florida, March 2016
    Cote St. Luc Men’s Club, Montreal, Quebec, Sept 2015
    Cummings Centre Montreal, Quebec, April 2015
    McGill School of Social Work, Montreal, Quebec, March 2015
    McGill Faculty of Educational Psychology, Montreal, Quebec, Feb 2015
    Concordia University November 2014
    Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS),  June 2014

When Bad Things Happen to Good Students

    QPAT, Montreal, Quebec, Nov 2016
    The Study Montreal, Quebec February 2012
    Agence Ometz Montreal, Quebec Dec 2009
    Tri-State Camping Conference Atlantic City, New Jersey March 2009
    Sacred Heart, Montreal, Quebec, 2003
    Queen of Angels Academy Montreal, Quebec, 2002

Stand up, Don’t Just Stand By

    APPA Conference, St. Saveur, QC, April 2017
    Tri-State Camping Conference, Atlantic City NJ March 2015
    Vanier College, Ville St. Laurent, QC April 2013, November 2013, April 2015

Life Without Mom

    Motherless-Daughters Montreal Chapter, Montreal, Quebec, May 2016

Who Are Our Youth?

    Tri-State Camping Conference, Atlantic City, NJ March 2015
    West Island Resource Center, Montreal, QC May 2014
    St. Thomas High School, Montreal, QC April 2014

Keeping Your Glass Half-Full

    Jewish Women’s Group, Montreal, Quebec, October 2015
    The Waldorf Seniors Residence, Montreal QC, May 2015 & Jan 2016
    Cappino Physio and Wellness, Dorval, QC, Dec 2014
    Trafalgar School, Montreal, QC, April 2014

Working 24/7

    Federation CJA, Montreal, March 2014

The Art Of Giving Feedback

    Tri-State Camping Conference, Atlantic City, NJ March 2014

Home Is Where the Heart is

    Tri-State Camping Conference, Atlantic City NJ March 2014

Creating A Positive Reality

    MiB Networking Lunch, Montreal, QC October, 2013
    Trafalgar School, Montreal, QC, May 2014
    Dawson College, Montreal, QC February 2014

Lying, Stealing, Cheating – Not My Kid

    Family Resource Center, Montreal QC February 2014

Time Management/Secret to De-Stress

    Aldo, Montreal, QC April 2013

Being a Good Enough Parent

    Cappino Physio and Wellness Center, Dorval, QC April 2013

Extreme Interviewing

    Tri-State Camping Conference, Atlantic City, NJ March 2013

Newbies – Effectively Integrating First-time Campers

    Tri-State Camping Conference, Atlantic City, NJ March 2013

Now Hear This – The Art of Active Listening

    Mib Connections, Montreal, QC September 2014
    CEDEC, Laval, QC February 2013

Solutions to Your Resolutions

    Cappino Physio and Wellness Center, Dorval, QC January, 2013

Emotional Eating

    Cappino Physio and Wellness Center, Dorval, QC October 2014

The Ultimate Interview

    Tri-State Camping Conference, Atlantic City, New Jersey March 2012

Understanding Girl World

    Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramps High School, Westmount, QC February 2013
    Quebec Association of Teachers, Montreal, Quebec November 2012
    Girl Guides Convention Montreal, Quebec Jan 2012
    West Island Resource Center Montreal, Quebec Nov 2011
    St. Thomas High School Montreal, Quebec April 2012
    Sacred Heart School Montreal, Quebec 2008
    Trafalgar Montreal, Quebec 2007
    Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramps Montreal, Quebec 2007
    Villa Maria High School Montreal, Quebec 2007

Internet Friend or Foe

    Hebrew Foundation School Montreal, Quebec Nov 2011
    West Island Youth Conference Montreal, Quebec 2007
    Kuper Academy Montreal, Quebec, 2007
    St. George’s High School Montreal, Quebec, 2006

I’m Directing as Fast as I can and What Families Need

    Jewish Funeral Directors Association, Montreal, 2009

Is Your Glass Half Full?

    Montreal Center For Anxiety and Depression, Montreal, Quebec April 2012

Just for the Health of it

    Trafalgar Montreal, Quebec, 2008
    Miss Edgar’s and Miss Cramps Montreal, Quebec 2008
    The Study Montreal, Quebec 2008

Raising Resilient Children/Campers

    Tri-State Camping Conference Atlantic City, New Jersey March 2012
    Villa Maria High School Montreal, Quebec 2007

Home is Where the Heart Is

    Tri-State Camping Conference Atlantic City, New Jersey March 2009
    High Point Day Camp (staff training) Laurentians, Quebec June 2011

Yes, There is Life After Separation – Dealing with Divorce and Separation

    Loss and Found Inc. Montreal, November 2011

The Art of Letting Go – Surviving the Holidays after a Break Up

    Loss and Found Inc, Montreal, February 2012

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