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Mr. Poirier is the creator of TIIRI (the Trauma Informed Incident Response and Interviewing) program - In April 2021, he became a member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, where he was also awarded the Certification in Emergency Crisis Response (CECR - designation). He is also a trauma and mental health guest speaker, who has delivered seminars to students in the well-regarded post graduate mental health and addictions program at Durham College. Furthermore, he has also provided the TIIRI training to currently serving & retired members in the law enforcement, private investigations, insurance, and intelligence communities. 

Through the Traumatology Institute, he has completed training in School Crisis Response (TITC-SCR), Community and Workplace Traumatologist (TITC-CWT), which includes certifications as an Early Intervention Field Traumatologist (TITC-FT), Compassion Fatigue & Resiliency Educator (TITC-CFE), Supervision in Community and Workplace Traumatology, Group Approaches Trauma Survivors, Motivational Interviewing After Trauma, Standards of CWT Trauma Care, Trauma Evaluation and Community Resources. In addition to being trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), and MHFA for adults who interact with youth, Mr. Poirier is also a Forward-Facing Institute Post Traumatic Growth Specialist. He is a Certified FIS-PEACE Investigative Interviewer (CPII), as well as a Situation Awareness Specialist - Advanced Practitioner (SAS-AP). Furthermore, Eric is a licensed & registered LivingWorks ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Instructor. 

Eric is also a mixed martial arts student practitioner, under Mark Medeiros, as well as Japanese (Kumo) Jiu Jitsu (with a start in Juko Ryu Jiu Jitsu at Greater Durham Jiu Jitsu) student practitioner under Renshi Scott Taylor, and the rest of the instructor team (including the competition training team), at Taylor Jiu Jitsu.

Kru Mark Medeiros has been training since 2002 and holds numerous ranks under many different styles. He began teaching his system in 2013 and has since coached his students to win gold at multiple WKF junior championships at provincial and national levels. Kru Mark embodies a true mixed martial artist and demonstrates his love and passion for the arts through his teaching.

Certifications:
•Sifu in JKD under Sifu Kevin Seaman
•Kru in Muay Thai under 3x world Champ Kru Medhi Pouroskoui
•Brown Belt in TJJ under Renshi Scott Taylor
•Blue Belt in BJJ under DNA-BJJ
•Level 3 in Balintawak Taboada under Guro Joe Apostol
•Intermediate level in FMA Inosanto Blend under Kevin Seaman
•Second Degree Black Belt in Moh Pai Kenpo under Sifu C. Stone

•Red Sash Sr. in Wing Chun Sunny Tang lineage
•Use of Force scenario training with Chimera
•MTO Coaching/Cornerman Certified
•WACO Coaching Certified

Jakub's journey into the world of photography began at the tender age of four when his grandfather gifted him his first camera. This early passion was further ignited during a crash course in videography at a Vancouver film shoot, where he realized that his true calling lay in capturing moments through the lens.

Jakub initially pursued his passion at Humber College, but soon recognized that to truly excel, he needed to immerse himself in the vibrant and competitive photography scene of New York. There, he had the opportunity to learn from some of the industry's best, refining his craft and gaining invaluable insights.

Upon returning to Toronto, Jakub established his own photography business, quickly earning a reputation for his keen eye and artistic vision. Not content to rest on his laurels, he rekindled his interest in videography, leveraging online courses and the "University of YouTube" to expand his skill set. This dedication allowed him to master not only videography but also social media marketing and management, enhancing his ability to reach and engage with a broader audience.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Jakub has been a dedicated martial artist. An avid practitioner of Muay Thai, he has also explored wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and Kali. His passion for martial arts led him to become an instructor under Kru Mehdi from KB-One, where he has taught Muay Thai at Kombat Arts. Recently, he has been assisting Kru Mark Medeiros at Taylor's Jiu-Jitsu, continuing to share his expertise and passion for martial arts.

Jakub's multifaceted journey reflects his relentless pursuit of excellence, both in his artistic endeavours and his personal passions. His story is one of continuous learning, dedication, and the drive to push boundaries in everything he undertakes.

Our T4TCS LivingWorks Programs co-trainer, with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, as well as being certified in solution focused counselling, Mireille brings with her over 30 years’ experience in the mental health field including both management and direct service capacities.  Mireille is a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor, safeTALK trainer and ASIST trainer, and has delivered workshops pertaining to mental health subject matters to a broad range of participants both in English and in French. 

Mireille has been involved with the Ontario Hockey League through the “Talk Today” program, delivering workshops around suicide prevention to league members of the Oshawa Generals.  Both her professional and lived experience provide relevant context aiding in facilitating meaningful interventions pertaining to mental health.  

Mireille is currently employed at the Canadian Mental Health Association Durham as a French Language Services Lead.