by Dorothy Foster, B.Ed.  

Dorothy offers a helpful and encouraging workshop on "Effective Communication in Difficult Circumstances". Dorothy taught a "pastoral care" workshop for several years and realized there was a need for the content of the workshop beyond those who were visiting the sick in hospital, or caring for the terminally ill.  This workshop is now available to address a broader range of communications situations

Key Background

• Dorothy is an effective, enjoyable communicator.
• More than 20 years experience as a teacher
• Lots of life experience, (including some difficult circumstances)
• The content of the workshop is well researched and crafted to meet the changing needs of our society.

Key Benefits

• Learn how to "tune in" through effective listening
• Learn the art of effective communication; how to talk about illness, death, bereavement and other difficult topics
• Experience the fulfillment of making a positive difference in the lives of others by your ability to effectively communicate - even in difficult circumstances.

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by Franklin Foster, B.Ed., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.

Franklin's most recent presentation was as Guest Speaker to the graduating class at Lakeland College's Convocation - June 2010
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Franklin is available as a guest speaker, lecturer, or workshop leader on topics in Canadian history or politics. If your group would like to learn about more about Canada for business purposes, travel background, or personal reasons, we can help. Custom designed presentations on Canadian culture, Canadian history, or Canada's political system.

 Key Background

• For detailed resume - click here (pdf)
• Professional historian and political analyst
• Presentations are well researched and can be tailored to your specifications
• More than 25 years experience as a teacher, public speaker, and commentator
• More than 35 years experience in various political projects in the real world at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels.

Key Benefits

• learn about Canadians and how we got that way
• understand how the Canadian political system works, in theory and in practice
• gain special insight into Western Canadian regionalism