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
