Gisella helps schools, educators, and community partners prioritize mental health, fostering resilience, connection, and wellbeing for students, parents, and staff alike.
She empowers teachers and other professionals to care for their own mental health, helping them access practical tools to better serve children, and providing guidance and strategies to support themselves and others under their care.
She offers customized workshops and presentations on supporting mental wellness in schools, enhancing student and family wellbeing, stress management for educators and parents, and communities.
Working together
Workshops targeted to your needs
Half or Full day professional development presentations
2-hour Non-profit presentations
Customized presentations on mental health and wellness, parenting and child development
Some of our topics include:
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Supporting students’ emotional regulation and resilience
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Understanding anxiety and stress in children
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Understanding anxiety and stress in teenagers
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Fostering healthy communication between school and home
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Managing challenging classroom behaviours with empathy
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Using Strength-Based Approaches with Neurodiverse Students
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Self-regulation in the Classroom
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Enhancing socio-emotional skills
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Anxiety strategies for teachers
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Dealing with Stress in the Workplace
About the Presenter
Gisella La Madrid is a child, youth, and family counsellor dedicated to promoting mental health and wellbeing across schools and communities. With over 15 years of experience, she works with children, parents, and educators to build resilience, strengthen emotional connection, and foster supportive environments where everyone can thrive.
As the founder of Strong Ties, Gisella combines clinical expertise, practical strategies, and a collaborative approach to create programs that meet the unique needs of schools, families, and community organizations. She also supervises and mentors emerging therapists, guiding them to provide ethical, effective, and compassionate care.
Gisella offers workshops, presentations, and coaching programs for educators, parents, and community groups, focusing on mental health, mindfulness, and wellbeing strategies that are both practical and transformative.
You can explore her work through school-based programs, community workshops, or personalized consultation for families and educators. Gisella is passionate about connecting with others—feel free to reach out to learn how she can support your school, classroom, or community.
