Push boundaries and explore
new opportunities
I’m passionate about curriculum development because it’s a process that requires planning, constructing, implementing, and evaluating learning opportunities intended to produce desired changes in a learner.
Learners tap into what’s needed from them in society, they learn how to solve challenges, they connect meaningfully with people, and that instills a desire for life-long learning.
Ultimately, curriculum development equips future educators and leaders.
You can count on me to heighten the energy in a room, engage audience members in an active way, and provide easy to implement tools that open new opportunities and empower our future agents of change.
Nurturing Resiliency
Understand your stressors and how to move forward in a positive way
It’s a common practice for most of us to predict what may happen in the future or continue to live with what happened in the past. This can show up as anxiety, depression, or stress. Really, what we’re doing is creating false assumptions about our current life. Understanding how our emotions affect our mental health and well-being provides us with the tools we need to self-regulate and handle challenging situations in the best way possible.
In this thought-provoking session, participants will learn the four pillars of resiliency to identify stressors, strengthen resilience, and decrease stress levels.
Presentation takeaways:
- Gain self-awareness to enhance your resiliency in the face of adversity
- Understand thoughts and self-regulation to be mindful about living in the present moment
- Make small improvements in your life and engage in self-care
- Practice empathy and flexibility with people to create more positive relationships
- Identify your purpose and get motivated to make lasting change
This program is designed for employees, employers, teachers, and health care professionals.
If you’re looking to understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors so you can improve the quality of your life, this session is for you!
Nurturing Resiliency in Classrooms
Empower your students and support their growth
Most educators may not know the best way to engage their students in mental health and well-being conversations that align with curriculum outcomes. They believe that they don’t have enough time in a day to add it to their busy agenda. The reality is that without it, students become depleted, classroom management becomes disruptive, and teachers become overwhelmed with stress and frustration. It becomes a never ending loop hole!
In this engaging session, participants will work through the four pillars of resilience to gain valuable tools and evidence-based strategies that any teacher can integrate into their classroom.
Presentation takeaways:
- Learn practical tools to better manage inevitable stresses that both students and teachers face
- Gain quick tips and tricks to turn your negative thinking traps into creative and positive responses
- Engage in play to bring more joy, happiness, and well-being into your classroom
- Understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to handle challenging situations
This program is designed for teachers who are in need of proven activities to nurture resilience both in the classroom and workplace.
If you’re looking to learn empowering tools to identify stressors and assess your strengths while meeting numerous K-12 educational learning outcomes, this session is for you!
Dr. Elaina’s bio
Dr. Elaina Guilmette is a motivational speaker, curriculum developer, mental health and wellness expert. She completed her PhD in curriculum studies at University of Saskatchewan, focusing on engaging learning experiences that empower people to thrive. She supports organizations by developing innovative curricula to foster resiliency, build stronger relationships, and improve well-being.
She uses the four pillars of resilience to cultivate self-awareness, mitigate inevitable adversity, decrease stress levels, and showcase the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
When she’s not in the classroom or on stage, she is spending time gardening, swimming, and enjoying time with her family. She lives in Kenaston with her husband and four kids.
AV requirements
- Clip-on lavalier (lapel) style microphone or a hand-held mic if a lapel mic is not available
- One six-foot long table for extended learning resources, located at the back of the room
- Set up for PowerPoint slides for a Mac or PC
- Sound system to allow music to play from slides
One sheet
Hi, I’m Elaina! I’m a Motivational Speaker, Curriculum Developer, Mental Health and Wellness Expert.
I’m passionate about curriculum development because it’s a process that requires planning, constructing, implementing, and evaluating learning opportunities intended to produce desired changes in a learner.
You can count on me to heighten the energy in a room, engage audience members in an active way, and provide easy to implement tools that open new opportunities and empower our future agents of change.
Testimonials
If you’re looking to be resilient in the face of adversity, let’s talk!
306-222-7856 | info@elainaguilmette.com
“Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind and spirit – the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.”
– Greg Anderson
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