"I`d rather be seen for who I am and be alone, than to be accepted for someone I am not and be lonely."
Steve and his lovely wife, Jean.
Education
1960-64 – Kennylands Boarding School, Reading, Berks, England.
1964-65 – Hornchurch College, Ardleigh Green, Essex, England.
General Certificate of Education – English, Commerce & Mathematics.
Royal Society of Arts:
Business & Office Studies,
English & General Studies,
Clerical Business Calculations & Commerce.
1983 – University of Victoria – Child Care 460.
1989 – Registered Clinical Counsellor, B.C. Ass. of Clinical Counsellors.
1993 – Bachelor of Science degree in Health & Human Services,
Columbia Pacific University.
Work History
1965-76 – Stockbroking firms of Astaire & Co., LeMare, Martin
& Co, Spencer Thornton & Co., London, England.
1976-77 – Inter-City Investigations, Private Investigator, (London, UK)
1978-80 – Manager, Cherry Grove Motel, Oliver, B.C.
1980-89 – Child Care Worker, Community Resources
Society, Penticton, B.C.
1998-03 – Justice of the Peace, Penticton, B.C.
1989-2023 – Counsellor, Pathways Addictions Centre, Penticton, B.C.
2023 – Wild Mountain Clinical Counselling – Present
Awards
Interior Running Ass. Award 1984
Citizen of the Year 1987 – Penticton & District Jaycees
Ken Geary Founders Award 1987 – Ironman Canada
Good Citizen Award – Downtown Rotary Club
Best Local Male Athlete 2000 – 97 Magic FM
Sports Leadership Award 2001 – City of Penticton
President’s Award 2004 – Sport BC
Frontrunners Walk of Fame 2010 – Victoria
Athletics BC Hall of Fame inductee 2012
Community Sport Hero – Sport BC/Kidsport 2018
Lifetime Achievement award – Triathlon BC 2019
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Writer of the official Ironman Canada race song:
Developed and managed Chamber of Commerce Job Entry programs.
Creator of the Ironman Canada Board Game.
ORIGINATOR, DIRECTOR, BOARD MEMBER:
Peach Classic Triathlon, Penticton Pounders Running Club, Skaha Lake Ultra Swim, Penticton Junior Triathlon, Blossom `10` Miler, Ironman Canada, Ultraman Canada.
TV COMMENTATOR for CBC, TSN, CTV, ESPN, Rogers Sportsnet, Shaw Cable:
World Triathlon Championships from 1988-1994, Ironman Canada, Nice Triathlon, B.C Winter and Summer Games, Vancouver International Triathlon, Vancouver Marathon, Victoria International Triathlon, St. Croix Triathlon, Texas Hill Country Triathlon, Kananaskis Relay, National 10km road race Championships, Canadian National Triathlon Championships, Vancouver Sun Run, Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Vancouver Int. Half Iron Triathlon.
DVD Narration
Appearances in movies:
1994 Commonwealth Games (Swimming, Road Cycling and Race-Walks), 1999 Pan American Games, Ironman Canada, Ironman New Zealand, Peach Classic Triathlon, Victoria Half Ironman, Vancouver Int. Half Iron, Great White North Half Ironman, Apple Classic Triathlon, Victoria Int. Triathlon, Vancouver Triathlon, North Shore Triathlon, Echo Valley Half Ironman, Oliver Half Ironman, Desert Half Ironman- Osoyoos, Sylvan Lake Half Ironman, Shawnigan Lake Half Ironman, Sooke Half Ironman, Prestige Half Ironman (Cranbrook), Ultraman Canada, Ultra Canada 520K, Ultraman World Champs (Hawaii), Ultraman UK (Wales), Ultra Challenge UK, Ultraman Florida, Ultraman Australia, UCES Ultra Challenge (Spain), Ultraman Arizona, Grand Columbian Half and Full Ironman, Penticton Junior Triathlon, Summerland Sprint Triathlon, Walnut Grove Sprint Triathlon, Wasa Lake Triathlon, Cap Tex Tri (Austin, TX), Texas Hill Country Triathlon, U.S. Olympic Triathlon Trials (Bellingham,WA), Okanagan International Marathon, Vancouver International Marathon, Royal Victoria Marathon, Peach City Marathon, NB Fall Classic, Calgary Marathon, Banff Marathon, Blossom 10 miler, Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon, World Triathlon Championships (Kelowna 1988, New Zealand 1994, Vancouver 2008), 1991 Hawaiian Ironman World Championships, World Police & Fire Games (1989, 1997 and 2009 - Triathlon, Mountain Biking, Hill Climb, Cycling Road Race, Open Water Swimming, Half Marathon), National & Provincial Cross-Country Running Championships, Canmore Challenge Trail Races, National Cross-Country Skiing Championships, World Cup Cross-Country Skiing (Silver Star Mtn), Masters World Cup X-C (Sovereign Lake), Cariboo 50km Cross-Country Ski Marathon, Larch Hills Loppet, NorAm Canada Cup/Junior World Trials X-C Ski, Nickel Plate Loppet, BC Cup Loppet, Kamloops Spoke/Overlander X-C, NorAm/BC Cup Biathlon, Sovereign Lake Cross-Country Ski Loppet, Kelowna Apple Loppet, Ullers Winter Triathlon, National Mountain Bike Championships (Apex Mtn.), Vancouver Sun Run, Victoria TC 10kms, Richmond Flatlands 10kms, Lethbridge Moonlight Runs, 2010 World Masters Track & Field (Cross-Country and Race Walk), Kajaks Track & Field Meets, Grouse Grind, Seek the Peak, Haney - Harrison Relay and Solo, James Cunningham Seawall run, Langley Historic Half Marathon, B.C. Distance Swimming Championships, Blazing Saddles Criterium, Giro di Burnaby Criterium, JCI Discovery Challenge, Peachland 5/10kms, Steveston Sockeye Spin Criterium, Bike Barn 10kms, Feed the Valley 5kms, Banff Triathlon, Campbell Mountain cross-country run, Summerland cross-country run, Test of Humanity Mountain Bike, Whistler 50 Relay & Solo, Portland Triathlon, Vernon Xterra, Aboriginal Day 5kms, P'ayakentsut x-c ski (Whistler Olympic Park), Axel Merckx Granfondo, Surrey Int. World Music Marathon, Steve King Classic 100kms Relay and Solo, Terry Fox run, Alamo RunFest, Lavaman Keauhou Triathlon, Challenge Roth, Challenge Penticton, Challenge St. Andrews, St. Patrick's Day 5kms, Saskatoon Triathlon, Penticton Indoor Triathlon, Okanagan Falls Kids of Steel Triathlon, the Elevator Solo & Relay, Giants Head Grind, Cdn Nats Aquathlon champs, Cdn Nats Duathlon champs, Cdn Nats Cross Tri champs, Cdn Nat Long Course Triathlon champs, ITU World Long Course Triathlon Champs, ITU World Cross Tri Champs, ITU World Sprint Duathlon Champs, ITU World Standard Duathlon Champs, ITU World Aquathlon Champs, ITU World Aquabike Champs, Passo Apex Hill Climb, Super League Triathlon & Half Iron, Melissa's Road Race, Okanagan 24hrs Mtn Bike.
School – Track & Field, Cross-Country Running, Football, Cricket, Gymnastics, Archery.
RACE-WALKING:
- Member of the Stock Exchange Airollo- Chiasso (Switzerland) relay team
- 2nd, London – Brighton 53miles (twice)
- 1st U.S. 50 mile Championships,
- 4th Flers, France (5 hour race)
- Centurion (race-walked 100 miles in under 24 hours) on British team.
- 1st BC Seniors Games 5kms/10kms
RUNNING:
- 1979 4th U.S. 50miles Champs (Canadian record)
- 1981 Marathon best 2:36:54
- 1983 50miles best 5:36:23
- 1983 50kms best 3:17:11
- 1984 Winner Lake Chelan Marathon
- 1985 2nd Canadian National 50miles Champs
- 1985 Great Walk - Gold River – Tahsis (64km) course record 4:30 (won event three times)
- 1987/88 Two time winner of Hawaiian Ironman Precurser Marathon - course record 2:37:58
- 1989 Western States 100 miles finisher
- 1989 1st master Seattle Marathon
- Four time age group winner at Couer D`Alene Marathon
- 1995 Six Canadian National age group records
- 1996 Winner - Kettle Valley 50kms
- 1997 BC Marathon Champion
- 1997 Winner - Kamloops `Walk in the Park` 50kms (new course record)
- 1997 Winner of inaugural Haney to Harrison 100kms
- 1995-97 Member of Canadian National 100kms team.
- 1999 Winner - inaugural Brass Monkey 50kms
- 1999 3rd overall Peach City Marathon
- 1999 4th overall Couer D`Alene Marathon
- 1999 7th Masters - Comrades Marathon (56 miles) South Africa
- 2001 5th overall Peach City Marathon
- 2001 3rd overall Couer D`Alene Marathon
- 2001 2nd overall The Great Walk (64kms)
- 2001 2nd overall Salmon Arm 50kms
- 2001 4th overall Badwater Death Valley run (135miles)
TRIATHLON:
- 1984 6th Ironman Canada - 2nd age
- 1989 48th Ironman Canada - 5th age
- 1994 2nd Ultraman Canada (12km swim, 200 mile bike, 52.4 mile run) - 1st age
- 1999 206th Ironman Canada - 5th age
COACH to Fred Johnson, who won Gold in the 400m and Silver in the Mile at the Special Olympics World Games, Baton Rouge, LA.
FOUNDER:
TRI-FIT International Sports Corp. (1983)
Publisher of TRI-FIT Quarterly, a national triathlon magazine (1983-86).
BacKing Events & Sports Team (BEST) www.backingevents.com
DESIGNER:
TRI-FIT fanny packs and sports bags.
TITLE (workshop)
INSTRUCTOR / LOCATION
YEAR
Peer Counselling
Brian Standing, Sorrento, BC
1983
Learned Helplessness
Brian Harvey, Sorrento, BC
1983
Body Parts (Ericksonian)
Larry Green, Kelowna, BC
1983
All Our Children
Panel Discussion, Penticton, BC
1984
Operation Aware
V. Swanson, Penticton, BC
1984
Treatment of Sexual Abuse
Neil Solomon, Sorrento, BC
1984
Art Therapy
Lori Grey, Penticton, BC
1985
Alcohol & Drugs
Jo-Ann Pallet, Penticton, BC
1985
Working with Stress (Hans Selye)
Sharry Schneider, Penticton, BC
1985
Suicide & Depression
Dr. Steven Schofield, Kelowna, BC
1985
Accountability Case Management
Francis Ricks, Penticton, BC
1985
Ethics & Legalities
Kelowna, BC
1986
Beyond the Wall
Neil Solomon, Kelowna, BC
1986
Self Image
Dr. Madelaine Meuser, Penticton, BC
1986
Adolescent Sex Offenders
Dr. Ralph Maddess, Kelowna, BC
1986
Relationships to Offender / Future Contact
Dr. Madelaine Meuser, Penticton, BC
1986
Advanced Counselling Strategies
Neil Solomon, Penticton, BC
1987
Counselling-Generic Skills
David Freeman, Penticton, BC
1987
Family Counselling
David Freeman, Penticton, BC
1987
Myers-Briggs
Tim Scobie, Naramata, BC
1987
Parts Therapy & Counselling Skills (monthly) (Milton Erickson Hypnotherapy)
Neil Solomon, Penticton, BC
1987-1989
Sex Offender Group Treatment Program
Gary Brayton, Naramata, BC
1988
Sex Offender Group Treatment Program
Gary Brayton, Salmon Arm, BC
1988
Addictions Counselling
Valerie Owens, Kelowna, BC
1989
Par For the Courts-Sexual Abuse Victims in the Justice System
Hunter McDonald, Linda Kemp-Keller & Wendy Harvey, Naramata, BC
1989
Heart in the Cyclone (Visualisation / Guided Imagery)
Linda Pelton / Lynda Green, Penticton, BC
1989
TITLE (workshop)
INSTRUCTOR / LOCATION
YEAR
Ritual Abuse - Diagnosis, Assessment & Treatment
Dr. Catherine Gould, Vancouver, BC
1990
Dual Diagnosis - substances
Dr. El Guebelly, Kamloops, BC
1990
Ritual Abuse Satanism
Rob Tucker, Penticton, BC
1990
Intimacy in Relationships
Terry Kellogg & Marvel Harrison, Kelowna, BC
1991
Sexuality & Spirituality
Kellogg & Harrison, Kelowna, BC
1991
Group Therapy / Therapeutic Modalities
Dr. Kent Mahoney, Penticton, BC
1991
Dream Interpretation & Analysis
Lee Brown, Oliver, BC
1991
Ritual Abuse
Daniella Coates, Vancouver, BC
1991
Multiple Personality Disorder
Dr. Marlene Hunter, Vancouver, BC
1991
Loss & its Effect on Adults & Children
Dr. Nancy Reeves, Penticton, BC
1992
Youth & Drugs
Liz Kunkle, Kelowna, BC
1992
Cross Cultural Issues in Treatment to First Nations People
Bernice Squakin, Penticton, BC
1992
Advanced Hypnosis Training
Des Cochrane, Marlene Hunter & Lee Pulos, Vancouver, BC
1993
Rapid Treatments for Phobias, PTSD & Addictions
Dr. Roger Callahan, Vancouver, BC
1993
Huna Healing
Theodore Bromley, Naramata, BC
1993
Paradox & Healing
Peter Nunn, Naramata, BC
1993
Healing Power of Rhythm
David Thiaw, Naramata, BC
1993
Alcohol & Drugs Prevention Symposium
Silver Star Mtn., BC
1993
Assessing & Predicting Dangerousness
Dr. Roy O'Shaughnessy, Penticton, BC
1993
Grief & Loss
Tim Schooly, Kelowna, BC
1994
Panic Disorders
Jim Weir (CMHA), Penticton, BC
1994
Mood, Mind & Appetite
Dr. Michael Kelly (BioMed), Burnaby, BC
1994
Personality Disorders
Dr. Sherry De Rappard (CMHA), Penticton, BC
1994
Motivational Interviewing
Fran Jasiura, Kelowna, BC
1995
Treatment Trends in the Year 2000
Alcohol & Drug Services, Naramata, BC
1996
Chronic Problems & Possibility Therapy
Bill O'Hanlon, Kelowna, BC
1996
Anger Management
Pathways, Penticton, BC
1996
Thought Field Therapy Levels 1 and 2
Jane Wakefield & Dr. Gary Flint, Vernon, BC
1996
Accelerated Information Processing Techniques
Wakefield & Flint, Vernon, BC
1996
NLP Introduction
Helga Berger, Naramata, BC
1996
Korean Hand Therapy
Joseph Ranallo, Naramata, BC
1996
St. John Ambulance Safety Oriented First Aid Emergency Level (Industry)
Penticton, BC
1997
Occupational First Aid Level 1
Ruth Sawyer, Penticton, BC
1997
From Dissociation to Association
Wakefield & Flint, Vernon, Bc
1997
Justice of the Peace Basic Training
Offices of the Chief Judge, Vancouver, BC
1997
BC Risk Assessment Model-Child Protection
Brendan Flynn, Penticton, BC
1998
Brain Gym 1
Pat Brady, Penticton, BC
1998
Emergency Balancing
James Minckler, Naramata, BC
1998
From our Heads back to our Hearts
Brock Tully, Naramata, BC
1998
Integrated Body Therapy
Cassie Benell, Naramata, BC
1998
Mental Health Forum
Paulette Sailes, Dr. Barry Morrison, Penticton, BC
1998
Group Therapy as an Acute Treatment Model.
Dr. Hassan Azim, Penticton, BC
1998
Brain Gym 2
Pat Brady, Penticton, BC
1998
Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder
Dr. Donald Duncan, Kelowna, BC
1999
War on Drugs
Dr. Bruce Alexander, Penticton, BC
1999
Healing in Aboriginal Communities
Wayne Christian / Kulli Meyer, Penticton, BC
1999
Medical Use of Controversial Drugs
Dr. Robert Askey / Russ Cunnington, Penticton, BC
1999
Addictions, Law & the Community
Dan Stirpe / Sean Peck / Doug Hughes, Penticton, BC
1999
Borderline Personality Disorder
Karen Clarke, Penticton, BC
1999
Violence in the Workplace
Mike Veliere, Penticton, BC
1999
WCB Level 1 First Aid
Debbie Clarke, Penticton, BC
1999
TITLE (workshop)
INSTRUCTOR / LOCATION
YEAR
Suicide & Self-Harm
Susan Armstrong, Penticton, BC
2000
Importance of Effective Treatments for Psychosis
Dr. Don Addington, Penticton, BC
2000
Understanding the DSM IV
Dr. Joe Solanto, Kelowna, BC
2000
Complete Cellular Mind Body Alignment
Gaye Burridge, Penticton, BC
2000
Restorative Justice-Healing & Closure vs. Punishment
David Gustafson, Penticton, BC
2000
Prevention Resources
Dr. Colin Mangham, Penticton, BC
2000
Art Guidance
Karin Bauer, Penticton, BC
2002
ADHD, FAS, Antidepressants, Attachment & Dialectic Behaviour Therapy
Drs. Duncan, Pipher & Wilson, Kelowna, BC
2002
Spirituality in Counselling Practice
Mahmud Nestman, New Westminster, BC
2002
Dissociative Disorder
Dr. J. Snelgrove, Penticton, BC
2003
Treatment Map for Anxiety Disorders
Allan Clarke, Penticton, BC
2003
Sports Psychology
Dr. David Cox, Penticton, BC
2004
Neuropsychological Sequelae of Dysregulation
Dr. Ed Josephs, Kelowna, BC
2004
Energy Psychology in Psychotherapy
Drs. Gallo, Hartung, Pulos, Vancouver, BC
2004
Criticial Incident Stress Management
B. Ramsay / L. Blaney , Nth Vancouver, BC
2004
Integrated Case Management
Jamie Marshall, Penticton, BC
2004
Acute & Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
Dr. Will Bussey, Penticton, BC
2004
Crystal Meth: Current Treatment Options
Dr. Darryl Inaba, Kelowna, BC
2004
Drug Awareness
J. Syrette & RCMP, Penticton, BC
2004
Methamphetamine Education / Awareness
Highley, Meyers, Lizotte, Penticton, BC
2004
Dual Diagnosis - An Integrated Model
Dr. Kenneth Minkoff, Penticton, BC
2004
Co-Occurring Disorders - online program (9 modules)
University of South Florida
2004
Assessment Interviewing
Dr. A. McIntyre, Health Centre, Penticton, BC
2005
Suicide Assessment & Intervention
Dr. John Cutcliffe, Penticton, BC
2005
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: A Life-Span Treatment Approach
Dr. Donald Meichenbaum, Kelowna, BC
2005
Bach Flower Remedies - Correspondence course
Rosemary Burr, London, England
2005
Occupational First Aid
Michelle - EMT, Penticton, BC
2005
Psych Intervention for Persons with Recurrent Suicide Attempts
Yvonne Bergmans, Penticton, BC
2005
Control Field Therapy (15 hour video course)
Dr. Savely Yurkovsky, New York
2006
Walking, Weight & Wellness
Dr. Martin Collis, Penticton, BC
2007
Harm Reduction - Setting the Vision for the Community
Nora Walker & Gayle Carrier, Penticton, BC
2007
Okanagan Health Forum - Eat to Live / The Portfolio Diet
Dr. Joel Fuhrman & Dr. David Jenkins, Penticton, BC
2007
Challenges & Choices - Saving our Children and Youth
Serge, LeClerc, Penticton, BC
2007
The Neurobiology of Substance Abuse / Balancing the Brain
Dr. Bayla Schecter, Kelowna, BC
2007
Treating Complex Psychological Trauma/PTSD, BPD & Beyond
Dr. John Briere, Vancouver, BC
2007
Cognitive Therapy for Depression
Dr. Christine Padesky, Kelowna, BC
2007
Spikes Guide to Success
Richard St. John, Penticton, BC
2007
When the Body Says No
Dr. Gabor Mate, Penticton, BC
2007
Reflecting Possibilities - Streaming Forward with the Power of Choice
Janice Otremba, Penticton, BC
2007
Release Your Potential
Darren Wride, Penticton, BC
2008
Goal Setting 2008
Cleveland / Butterfield / Hobbs / Blais / Bertrand / Singleton, Penticton, BC
2008
Overcoming Pain - Live Well Again
Neil Pearson, Penticton, BC
2008
CPR/AED - Canadian Red Cross
Launa Stocker - OUC, Penticton, BC
2008
Creating WOW
Carol McQuaid, Penticton, BC
2008
Living the Art of Allowing
Dr. Mark Baillie, Penticton, BC
2008
Psychological First Aid
Drs. Wm. de Bosch Kemper / Shirley Dufour, BCIT, Vancouver, BC
2008
Life is a Highway - Alternative Route
Nora Hunt-Haft / Dr. Megan Kimberly / Theresa Maurer, Penticton, BC
2008
Matrix Energetics
Dr. Richard Bartlett, Vancouver, BC
2008
Moving to Mastery
Hugh Culver, Penticton, BC
2008
Take the High Road: The View is Better
Katy Hutchison, Penticton, BC
2008
The Brain that Changes Itself: The Discovery & Meaning of Neuroplasticity
Dr. Norman Doidge, Penticton, BC
2008
Mental Health & Addictions - Best Practices
Dr. Bruce Ballon, Penticton, BC
2008
Inside Out Communications Step Up Program
Terry Lige, Penticton, BC
2009
Foundations in Hypnotherapy - (online 14hrs course)
Hypnosis Motivation Institute, Tarzana, CA
2009
Achieving a Gold Medal Mind
Lori-Ann Muenzer, Penticton, BC
2009
Goal Setting 2009
Dennis Stolen / Lyndie Seddon / Carol Flynn / Don Mulhall
2009
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts
Dr. Gabor Mate, Penticton, BC
2009
Emotional Healing & Renewal
Dr. Beth Hedva, Penticton, BC
2009
Secondary Stroke Prevention / Brain Health / Power Brain Fitness
Dr. Niall Davidson / Jill Ummenhofer / Linda Schaumleffel - Penticton, BC
2009
Racing for Recovery
Todd Crandell, Penticton, BC
2009
TITLE (workshop)
INSTRUCTOR / LOCATION
YEAR
Suicide Prevention & Intervention
Dr. Grant Bogyo, Penticton, BC
2010
Competencies in working with LGBT2SP
BC Non-Profit Housing Ass. - webinar
2011
Treatment-Resistant Depression
Dr. Raymond Lam, Penticton, BC
2011
How Media and Professionals Hide Violence and Blame Victims
Drs. Allan Wade & Linda Coates, Penticton, BC
2012
Response-Based Practice Intensive
Drs. Allan Wade & Linda Coates, Penticton, BC
2012
Visions of the Future Mind
Dr. Lee Pulos, Osoyoos, BC
2012
Directions in Adult ADHD - A Practical Roadmap
Dr. Don Duncan, Penticton, BC
2012
Simplifying Personality Disorder Treatment: A New Paradigm for CBT
Dr. Christine Padesky, Vancouver, BC
2012
Bringing the Body into Practice: Working with Victims of Trauma
Lisa Mortimore / Yvonne Haist, Pencticon, BC
2013
The Myth of Normal: Depression, Anxiety and Addictions from a new perspective
Dr. Gabor Mate, Penticton, BC
2013
When the Body Says No: Mind/Body Unity and the Stress-Disease Connection
Dr. Gabor Mate, Penticton, BC
2013
Core Addictions Practice (4 days)
Nancy Comeau / Sharlene Develle / Alan Clarke / Stu Johnson, Penticton, BC
2013
Learn NLP at home (14 CD program and manual)
Muchael Stevenson
2013
The Overlap of M.S., Lyme disease and Toxicity
Dr. Sherry Ure, Penticton, BC
2014
Overdose and Naloxone Education - Training to Save a Life
Pam Rorie RN, Penticton, BC
2014
Substitution Therapy for Opioid Dependency
Chris Kooner, RPh & Dr. Lloyd Westby, Penticton, BC
2014
The Turning Point: A Crisis in Thinking
Gregg Braden, Penticton, BC
2014
A Toast to Tea Time & the French Paradox
Dr. Subash Airy, Germany
2014
Trauma Informed Practice Engagement
Mary-Lou Martin, RN , MscN, MEd, Penticton, BC
2015
Assessment of ADHD and Co-morbidities
Dr. Neil Hanon, Penticton, BC
2015
Mental Health Outreach - Co-morbidities & Addictions
Dr. Neil Hanon, Penticton, BC
2015
Using the DSM5
Allan Clarke (MHSU Regional Knowledge Coordinator - WebEx - online)
2015
Psychosis & Psychotic Disorders
Patricia Vandewiel (Regional Knowledge Coordinator - WebEx - online)
2015
Personality Disorder
Allan Clarke (Regional Knowledge Coordinator - WebEx - online)
2015
Harm Reduction
Patricia Vandewiel (Regional Knowledge Coordinator - WebEx - online)
2016
The Neuroscience of Reframing & How to Do It
Anette Prehn - Udemy online
2016
Transition to the DSM 5 - Bipolar and Depressive Disorders
Dr. A. McIntyre (WebEx - online)
2016
Tap into your Full Vitality with Energy Medicine
Donna Eden and David Feinstein - the Shift Network (online)
2016
ACT (Acceptance & Committment Therapy)
Dr. Russ Harris (online)
2016
Anxiety, OCD and Trauma-related Disorders
Dr. Paul Carey (WebEx - online)
2016
Professional Boundaries & Relationships
Bruce Lange (WebEx - online)
2016
Suboxone In-Service
Dr. Lloyd Westby, Penticton, BC
2016
Early Psychosis Intervention
Dr. Kam Kermatian (WebEx - online)
2016
Contemporary Clinical Ethics Issues
Judy Nicol (WebEx - online)
2016
Law of Attraction
Michael DiMuccio, Penticton, BC
2016
Body Language & Choice of Words
SOICS, Penticton, BC
2017
Addiction Treatment Strategies
James LaLonde, Kelowna, BC
2017
The Buddhist Way - On Death & Dying
Sharon Wiener, Penticton, BC
2017
Community Forum on Poverty
Ooknakane Friendship Centre, Penticton, BC
2018
Bounce Back Instantly
Sandra Ricotti (online)
2018
Strategies for Managing Grief
Alma Jean Inkster, Kelowna, BC
2019
Art Therapy
Russell Hunter, Penticton, BC
2019
The Impact of Digital Bio-Markers
Scott McMillan - OUC College, Penticton, BC
2019
Resisting Vicarious Trauma with Justice
Dr. Vikki Reynolds, Penticton, BC
2019
Couples Therapy
Dr. Ellyn Bader & Clinton Power (online)
2019
Treating Impacts of Early Trauma
Lee Splett R.C.C., Kelowna, BC
2019
TITLE (workshop)
INSTRUCTOR / LOCATION
YEAR
Substance Use & Malnutrition
Bellwood Tx (online)
2020
Cannabis Delivery Methods
Dr. Zach Walsh & Tim Dyer, Summerland, BC
2020
Opioid Use Disorder
Dr. Tara Andrusiak & Dr. Neasa Coll - online (ECHO Group)
2020
Managing PAtients with Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder
Dr. Launette Rieb - online (ECHO group)
2020
Self-Compassion in Treatment
Sundeep Marwaha MSc., Bellwood TX (online)
2020
Online Counselling Fundamentals
Nicole Ripley B.A., M.Couns - eTherapy Essentials (online)
2020
Five Ways to Push Through Times of Uncertainty
Rod Hairston (online)
2020
Mental Health for Coping with Stress & Anxiety (Coronavirus)
Joeel & Natalie Rivera (Udemy - online)
2020
Reframing: Creativity for Innovation
Karim Benammar - Amsterdam School of Creative Leadership (online)
2020
What is Genetic Counselling?
Dr. Rebecca Twells / Dr. Anna Middleton - Wellcome Genome Campus (online)
2020
Addiction Recovery Made Simple: Advanced Tactics for Addicts
Michael Magyar (Udemy - online)
2020
Virtual Treatment for Mental Health & Addictions while Social Distancing
Jessica Stapleton & Rochelle Hildebrand (EHN/Wagon) - online
2020
Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers
Yale University (Coursera - online)
2020
Adverse Childhood Experience: Impact on Addiction & Recovery
Rand Teed B.A., B.Ed, ICPS, CCAC (CACCF - online)
2020
Using Video in Counselling & Communications
Lawrence Murphy MA CounsellingPsych - Worldwide Therapy Online
2020
Anxiety - Practical Intervention Strategies
Vikki Enns MMFT, RMFT - Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (online)
2020
Practical Considerations- Buprenorphine / Naloxone Induction in Primary Care & Home
Dr. Paxton Bach - online (ECHO Group)
2020
Finding Purpose and Meaning in Life: Living for What Matters Most
Victor Strecher Ph.D. - University of Michigan (Coursera - online)
2020
What is Sexual Addiction: Debunking the Myths
Evan Newton BA, MSc. - Bellwood Health Services (online)
2020
Practical Considerations for the Clinical Mgt. of AUD in the context of COVID-19
Drs. Annabel MEad, Launette Rieb & Melissa Allen - online (ECHO Group)
2020
Issues Related to B.C. Interior on Human Rights
B.C. Human Rights - Kasari Govender & Sharon Thira - online webinar
2020
Land-Based Healing in Practice
Ainslie Cook MSW/RSW - BC Centre on Substance Use - online
2020
Do Managed Alcohol Programs Reduce Chronic Harms of Long Term Alcohol Use
Drs. Bernie Pauley & Tim Stockweel - Cdn Inst. for Substance Use Research - online
2020
Working on the front lines of a Pandemic: Helping those helping others
Dr. Vivian Lee (EHN Canada) Centre for Trauma Recovery & Growth - online
2020
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Dr. Jeff Harries - ECHO Group - online
2020
Psychological Strategies for Managing Anxiety & Chaos in the Age of COVID
Dr. Anita Federici & Augustina Jorquera M.Ed - (EHC Canada) New Start Foundation
2020
Recovery Capital Conference of Canada (Virtual)
Drs. John Kelly, David Best & Charl Els, Jessica Cooksey / Linda Devlin / Todd Ware
2020
First Responders: Moral Injury & Building Resilience
Dr. Katy Kamkar (EHN Canada) - online
2020
Psychosocial & Community-Based Interventions for AUD
Dr. Julius Elefante (BC ECHO on Substance Use) - online
2020
Schizophrenia & Its Treatment: Where is the Progress?
Dr. Matthew Kurtz - Wesleyan University (Coursera - online)
2021
Sleep Deprivation: Habits, Solutions & Strategies Teach-Out
Dr. Ronald Chervin - University of Michigan (Coursera - online)
2021
Harm reduction Approaches
Dr. Alana Hirsh (BC ECHO on Substance Use) - online
2021
The Addicted Brain
Dr. Michael Kuhar - Emory University (Coursera - online)
2021
Healing Betrayal Trauma
Mike Quarress MA. RCC (EHN Canada) - online
2021
Creativity in Practice - Integrating Music into Therapy
Dr. Deborah Seabrook - online
2021
B.C. Concurrent Disorders Conference
Dr. Vijay Seethapathy + multi-presenters and panel - online
2021
The Link Between Trauma & Substance Abuse
Ryan Slobodian R.C.C. (EHN Canada) - online
2021
Trauma-Informed Workplaces
CTRI - Nathan Gerbrandt, Vicki Enns, Randy Greiser - online
2021
Managing Co-Occurring AUD & Opioid Use Disorders
Dr. Rupi Brar, Dr. Derek Chang and Mona Kwong (BC ECHO) - online
2021
When to go into Private Practice - BCACCC
Elizabeth Holland, Sylvie Hamel, Britta West, Constance Hummel - online
2021
Recognizing & Building Resilience
Sandeep Marwaha M.Sc. (EHN Canada) - online
2021
Chronic Pain in Patients with Opioid Disorder
Dr. Annabel Mead & Dr. Michael Butterfield - online
2021
Mental Health, Addiction and a Pandemic: Assessing the Impact on Workplaces
Lanie Schachter-Snipper (EHN Canada)
2021
Co-Occurring Opioid & Stimulant Use Disorder
Dr. Sharon Vipond (BC ECHO onm Substance Abuse - online
2021
San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety
Online Training Program
2021
TITLE (workshop)
INSTRUCTOR / LOCATION
YEAR
Trauma & Spirituality
Debra Kine (EHN Canada)
2021
Healing Betrayal Trauma
Mike Quarress CSAT (EHN Canada)
2021
Seeking Treatment for a Loved One: How to Navigate the Conversation
Lynn McLaughlin (EHN Canada)
2021
Reconciliation Education
Dr. Bob Keyseas - First Nations University of Canada
2021
The Future of Psychedelics for Healing Trauma
Andrew Penn ND (online conference)
2022
Trauma, Substance Use & Psychiatric Disorders
Dr. Nzinga Harrison (online conference)
2022
The Gifts of being an Empath
Dr. Judith Orloff (online conference)
2022
Treatment for Complex PTSD in Children & Families
Dr. Richard Kagan (online conference)
2022
The Science of Stuck
Britt Frank (online conference)
2022
Understanding OCD
Dr. Terrence Ching (online conference)
2022
Treatment Options for Major depressive Disorder
Dr Tim Ayas (EHN Canada)
2022
Uric Acid & Balancing Your Metabolism
Dr. David Perlmutter (online conference)
2022
Using Your Thoughts, Actions & Beliefs for Healing
Dr. Elena Villanueva (online conference)
2022
Addressing Ancestral & In-Utero Trauma
Andrea Nakayama (online conference)
2022
The Biology of Trauma
Dr. Aimie Apigian (onnline conference)
2022
Virtual Solutions for Substance Use Care
B.C. Provincial Health Services Authority (online conference)
2022
Mood Disorders & Habit Formation
Ryan Slobodian R.C.C. (EHN Canada)
2022
Innovation through Intensive Outpatient Programming
Rochelle Hildebrand (EHN Canada)
2022
New Trends in the Workplace / Compassionate Leadership
Cara Vaccarino, Rosanna Yip, Rakesh Jetly (EHN Canada)
2022
Fierce & Sober - Queer Inclusiveness in Treatment
Aamir Subbab/Kimmy Couture (EHN Canada)
2022
Dysregulation & Stress Responses
Ryan Slobodian R.C.C. (EHN Canada)
2022
Considerations for Alcohol Use Disorder among Youth
Dr. Martha Ignaszewski (BC ECHO)
2022
Trauma & Mood Disorders
Joel Hughes (EHN Canada)
2022
Psychedelics in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Dr. Ian King (EHN Canada)
2022
What Matter to Indigenous Partners. Culturally Safe Engagement for CATs
Colin O'Neill - Indigenous Partners
2022
Concurrent Treatment - Eating Disorders & Addiction
Cheryl Fiske (EHN Canada)
2023
Suicide Ideation
Ryan Slobodian R.C.C. (EHN Canada)
2023
Building Strength - Trauma Informed Care
Monica Bhatara - Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
2023
Ethics in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Practices
Dr. Christina Basedow (EHN Canada)
2023
BC Economic Summit
Ross Bernstein / Dr. David Williams / Paul Schallert
2023
Drug & Human Trafficking Forum
Syilx Nation, Penticton, BC
2023
Moral Distress & PTSD
Dr. Krystie Martin (EHN Canada)
2023
Discover Your Energy Body
James Seriph (Udemy)
2023
Forensic Healing
Marisa Russo (Udemy)
2023
Acupressure 101
Anish Jacob (Udemy)
2023
| TITLE (workshop) | YEAR |
|---|---|
| BC Chiropractors Association Convention | 1990 |
| Okanagan Pharmacy Update | 1990 |
| Ministry of Social Services – Co-Dependency | 1990 |
| Attitudinal Healing Group – seven weekly sessions | 1991 |
| Community Resources Society – Ritual Abuse/Multiple Personality Disorder | 1991 |
| Sexual Abuse Survivors Support You – six weekly sessions | 1991 |
| 4H Youth – Youth & Addiction | 1991 |
| South Okanagan Dental Assistants Association | 1991 |
| Exploring the Road Less Travelled – 12 weekly sessions | 1992 |
| Adult Children of Alcoholics – Serenity `92 – Anger Management | 1992 |
| Addictions Education Series – Relationships | 1992 |
| Addictions Education Series - Its Effects on Children | 1992 |
| Canadian Parks & Recreation Ass. Annual Conference | 1992 |
| Anger Management (Public Invitation) | 1992 |
| Addictions Educational Therapy Group – six weekly sessions | 1992 |
| Facilitating Anger Management Groups – Training for Trainers | 1992 |
| Attitudinal Healing | 1993 |
| Anger Management – Alcohol & Drug Counsellors | 1993 |
| Thompson/Okanagan Alcohol & Drug Clinical Advisory Committee | 1994 |
| Callahan Technique - Clinical Committee Peer Counsellors | 1994 |
| Okanagan Hockey School – Steroid Use | 1994 |
| Ministry of Social Services – Applied Kinesiology/Bioenergetics | 1994 |
| Community Resources – Panel on Children and TV | 1994 |
| UBC re-BC Triathlon Ass. – Applied Kinesiology and its Applications | 1995 |
| Kelowna Running Club – Applied Kinesiology and its Applications | 1995 |
| Univ. of Calgary Triathlon Club – Imagery/Visualisation and Applied Kinesiology | 1995 |
| Women`s Sexual Abuse Group – four weekly sessions | 1995 |
| Anger – People with Disabilities Peer Counselling Program | 1996 |
| Confronting the Paradox – Treatment Trends to the Year 2000 | 1996 |
| Adult Children of Alcoholics – Challenging the Belief Systems that Control Us | 1996 |
| Anger Releasing Techniques – Desert Rose Society of Peer Counsellors | 1996 |
| Quit Smoking Group – Nature of Addictions, Triggers ,Solutions and Relapse Prevention | 1996 |
| Quit Smoking Group – Releasing frozen feelings using Tapas Acupressure Technique | 1996 |
| The Pro Sports Club (Bellevue,WA)- Human Performance and Energy Systems | 1997 |
| Crisis Line Volunteers – Addictions | 1997 |
| Challenging the Belief Systems – Penticton General Hospital Wellness Conference | 1997 |
| Confronting the Paradox – Energy Processing Techniques. Penticton Retirement Centre Staff | 1997 |
| You Have To Have Heart – South Okanagan Underwriters Ass., Penticton | 1998 |
| Recovery & Feelings – Penticton Indian Band | 1998 |
| Performance Enhancing Techniques – Lethbridge Community College, Alberta | 1998 |
| Anger & Good Grief – Penticton Indian Band | 1998 |
| Relapse Prevention & Relaxation - Penticton Indian Band | 1998 |
| Coping With Organizational Change – Penticton Forest District, Ministry of Forests | 1998 |
| Confronting the Paradox - Professional University Women`s Group, Penticton. | 1998 |
| Coping With Market Fluctuations – stressbusters – Coldwell Banker Realty (Penticton) | 1998 |
| Performance & Motivation – Penticton Triathlon Club | 1999 |
| A.C.O.A. - The Issue of Co-Dependency - Penticton | 1999 |
| Body/Mind Connection - Innovations for Change Conference - Kelowna | 1999 |
| Recovery & Feeling - Penticton Indian Band | 1999 |
| Performance Psychology - McNicholl Park School | 1999 |
| Anger & Good Grief - Penticton Indian Band | 1999 |
| The Comrades Experience - Kelowna Running Club | 2000 |
| Using Your Mind to Improve Your Running - The Run Inn, Vancouver | 2000 |
| Accelerated Information Processing Techniques - Kelowna (2 days) | 2000 |
| The Marathon - Mind/Body - Motivation - Penticton | 2000 |
| Alcohol & Drug Services - Crisis Line Volunteers - Penticton | 2000 |
| Support Development - Career Facilitator Cert., Okanagan University College - Penticton | 2000 |
| Marathon Seminar - Imax Theatre, Calgary, Alberta | 2001 |
| Iron Spirit Triathlon Training Camp - Penticton | 2001 |
| Alcohol & Drug Services - Crisis Line Volunteers - Penticton | 2001 |
| The Badwater Death Valley Run Experience - Canwi Sports Camp, Penticton | 2001 |
| The Ultra Challenge - Victoria, BC | 2001 |
| Facing the Challenge of Change - Investors Group - Penticton | 2001 |
| Self-Harm, Self-Sabotage & Rational Recovery - Kelowna, BC | 2001 |
| The Death Valley Run - Kelowna, BC | 2002 |
| Training for the Long Run - Penticton Triathlon Club | 2002 |
| The Death Valley Run - KalRats Tri Club, Vernon, BC | 2002 |
| Motivation - Orca Swim Club, Summerland, BC | 2002 |
| Test Anxiety - McNicoll Secondary School, Penticton | 2002 |
| Marathon Preparation - Penticton Community Centre | 2002 |
| Sports Psychology - Iron Spirit Triathlon Training Camp, Penticton | 2002 |
| Tri 1 Training camp - Running & Performance - Penticton | 2002 |
| Sports Psychology - Impact Multisport - Penticton | 2002 |
| Mental Motivation - Canwi Multisport Triathlon Camp - Penticton | 2002 |
| Alcohol & Drug Services - Crisis Line Volunteers - Penticton | 2002 |
| Tourism Marketing - BCIT, School of Business - Penticton | 2002 |
| Energy Healing Techniques - Healing Touch Group - Penticton | 2002 |
| Goal-setting and Mental Gymnastics - The Run Club, Kamloops, BC | 2002 |
| Attitude & Energy - Penticton Panthers Hockey Team | 2003 |
| Attitude is everything - Impact Triathlon Club | 2003 |
| OUC Literacy Program - Team Building - Naramata, BC | 2003 |
| Attitude Training - Iron Spirit Triathlon Training Camp - Penticton | 2003 |
| Energy Healing Techniques - Mental Health Workers - Penticton | 2003 |
| Surfing the Urge - Men`s DEW program - Penticton | 2003 |
| Alcohol & Drug Services - Crisis Line volunteers - Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Energy Psychology Techniques - Men`s DEW Program, Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Rapid Recovery - Okanagan Books, Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Attitude is Everything - Kelowna Running Club | 2004 |
| Sun Run Clinic - Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Hypnotherapy and Guided Imagery - Ministry of Children & Family - Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Energy & Attitude - Aerobic Power Training Systems - Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Addictions & Energy Psychology - OUC Faculty - Cathedral Lakes, Keremeos, BC | 2004 |
| The Outer Limits - IronSpirit Tri Camp, Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Maximising Energy Resources - Tri 1 Training Camp - Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Mental Training & Motivation - Canwi Multi Sport Coaching - Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Rapid Recovery - Coaches Breakfast - Penticton, BC | 2004 |
| Rapid Recovery - Authors Breakfast - Victoria, BC | 2004 |
| Goal-setting, Attitude & Energy - The Run Club - Kamloops, BC | 2004 |
| Relaxation and Healing - Stroke Recovery Group - Penticton, BC | 2005 |
| Sun Run Clinic - Penticton, BC | 2005 |
| Acupressure Points and Anxiety - Stroke Recovery Group - Penticton, BC | 2005 |
| Hydration and Electrolytes and Testing - TRI 1 Training Camp - Oliver, BC | 2005 |
| Supplements and Energy Systems - TRI 1 Training Camp - Penticton, BC | 2005 |
| Attitude and Energy Testing - Canwi Multisport Coaching - Penticton, BC | 2005 |
| Author's Breakfast - Running in the Zone - Victoria, BC | 2005 |
| Community Forum on Drugs - OUC Campus, Penticton, BC | 2005 |
| Running in the Zone - Starting Block, Vernon, BC | 2005 |
| Crystal Meth Public Education Forum - Summerland, BC | 2006 |
| Sports Tourism - Mortgage Insurance Ass. of BC - Penticton, BC | 2006 |
| Sports Tourism - Women in Businesss - Penticton, BC | 2006 |
| Running Strategies - TRI 1 Training Camp - Penticton, BC | 2006 |
| Mental Training & Motivation - Canwi Multisport Training Camp - Penticton, BC | 2006 |
| Attitude & Energy - BCPRA, Vernon, BC | 2006 |
| Addiction, Depression & Anxiety - First Nations Conference, Vancouver, BC | 2006 |
| Life is a Highway - Stress and its effects - Penticton, BC | 2006 |
| Positive Parenting re Alcohol & Drugs - Princess Margaret School, Penticton | 2006 |
| Attitude & Motivation - Van City Business Banking - Harrison Hot Springs, BC | 2007 |
| Penticton's Road to Fitness - Penticton Library Auditorium | 2007 |
| Impact Multi-Sport Tri Camp w. Tom Evans - Penticton | 2007 |
| Sun Run Clinic - Penticton | 2007 |
| Peach City Half Marathon Clinic - Penticton | 2007 |
| Attitude & Action + Keynote address - Honouring Your Health Conference, Vancouver, BC | 2007 |
| Sports Performance - Dan Proulx's Tri Camp, Penticton, BC | 2007 |
| Critical Speed Tri Camp, Penticton, BC | 2007 |
| Energy, Visualisation and Installation - Tri1 Training Camp - Penticton | 2007 |
| Attitude, Energy, Visualisation and Installation - Canwi Triathlon Camp - Penticton | 2007 |
| Body, Mind & Spirit - w. Simon Whitfield/Lauren Groves/Dr. Rob Hasegawa-Victoria, BC | 2007 |
| Healing Energy Techniques - Healing Touch Group - Penticton, BC | 2007 |
| The Death Valley Ultra Experience - Penticton Pounders and Triathlon Club | 2007 |
| Energy Healing Techniques - Satsang Meditation Group - Penticton | 2008 |
| Enhanced Performance Techniques - IronSpirit Training Camp - Penticton | 2008 |
| Energy & Visualisation - Tri 1 Training Camp - Penticton | 2008 |
| Avoiding Self-Sabotage and Increasing Energy - Canwi Triathlon Training Camp - Penticton | 2008 |
| Attitude and Thriving - Penticton Seniors Symposium | 2008 |
| Energy & Attitude - Strathcona Tri Club, Campbell River, BC | 2008 |
| Walk This Way - Sportmed Lifestyle Walking program, Penticton, BC | 2009 |
| Mind/Body Connections and Sports Applications - TRI 1 Tri Camp, Penticton, BC | 2009 |
| Negative Core Beliefs - Mind Movies - Canwi Tri Training Camp, Penticton, BC | 2009 |
| Marathon Mania w. Rod Dixon, Dick Beardsley & Bruce Deacon - Victoria, BC | 2009 |
| Placebo vs. Nocebo - Interior Health Wellness - Penticton, BC | 2009 |
| Inspiration from My Favourite Finishes - Runners Soul Marathon Clinic, Lethbridge, Alberta | 2010 |
| Energy Medicine - BC Aboriginal Diabetes Conference - Penticton, BC | 2010 |
| Spontaneous Evolution & Adapting to Change - RDOS, Penticton, BC | 2010 |
| Energy Medicine, Forgiveness, Reconciliation & Thriving. Philosopher's Cafe, Kelowna | 2010 |
| Favourite Finishes + Elite Runner Panel, Vancouver, BC | 2010 |
| Energy & Visualisation Techniques - CMS Training Camp - Penticton, BC | 2010 |
| Inspiration from My Favourite Finishes - Kamloops Tri Club, BC | 2010 |
| Canada's only female Boston Marathon winner - w. Jacqueline Gareau - Victoria | 2010 |
| Sun Run clinic - Penticton, BC | 2011 |
| Psychological States & Performance - PT Performance - Penticton, BC | 2011 |
| GoodLife Fitness - w. Kathrine Switzer and Bart Yasso - Victoria, BC | 2011 |
| The Issue of Forgiveness - Honouring Our Warriors - Penticton Indian Band | 2011 |
| Anxiety, Fears and Phobias - three weekly group sessions - Pathways, Penticton, BC | 2011 |
| My Favourite Finishes - OUC Campus, Penticton, BC | 2012 |
| Moderator - AMR Public Forum. Cleland Theatre, Penticton, BC | 2012 |
| Attitude & the Palace of Possibilities - MS Chapter - Penticton, BC | 2012 |
| Sun Run Clinic - Penticton, BC | 2012 |
| Attitude & Energy for Performance - Pinnacle Elite Athlete Camp - Oliver, BC | 2012 |
| Attitude = Experience. Focusing on what works. Elitewave Tri Training Camp - Penticton, BC | 2012 |
| Championing for the Self - TriStars Training Camp - OK Falls, BC | 2012 |
| Keynote Opening/Introduction - IronSpirit Training Camp - Penticton, BC | 2012 |
| Adaptation & Attitude - SFU, Surrey, BC | 2012 |
| GoodLife Fitness - w. Hilary Stellingwerff, Tara Whitten & Simon Whitfield - Victoria, BC | 2012 |
| Attitude & Choices - Healthy Living Fair - Penticton , BC | 2013 |
| Foundational Clinical Skills & Tools - CAP Program - Penticton, BC | 2013 |
| Effectiveness is the Measure of Truth - Arthritis Society - Kelowna, BC | 2013 |
| Challenge Penticton - Rotary Club - Penticton, BC | 2013 |
| Psychiatry & Addictions - CAP Program - Penticton, BC | 2013 |
| Changing Lenses - Global Emotional Awakening Telesummit - online | 2014 |
| Great Strides by Elite Female Runners - w. Cindy Rhodes, Catrin Jones & Hilary Stellingwerff - Victoria, BC | 2014 |
| EFT & Other Therapeutic Modalities - Kelowna, BC | 2014 |
| Allure of the Ultra - w. Rich Benyo, Rhonda Provost, Matt Cecil, Lori Herron & Myke LaBelle - Victoria, BC | 2015 |
| PTSD: Cleaning & Clearing Shock & Trauma - Udemy on-line training course | 2016 |
| Sun Run Clinic - Penticton, B.C. | 2016 |
| Attitudes, Inspirations & Possibilities - Vernon, BC | 2016 |
| 12 Steps to Authenticity - Udemy on-line training course | 2016 |
| Harm Reduction - Panel w. Mike Mai, Dr. Haley Oliver and Kathy Smith - UBCO, Penticton | 2017 |
| Athletics & Announcing - Okanagan Rotary Club - Penticton, BC | 2017 |
| Over the Influence - Substance-Affected group - 4 weekly sessions w. Mike Mai | 2017 |
| Boundaries in Addictions & Recovery - Okanagan College, Penticton | 2017 |
| Panel discussion - w. Ryan Cochrane, Catrin Jones, Evan Dunfee & Melanie McQuaid - Victoria, BC | 2018 |
| Early Recovery group - Pathways Addictions Resource Centre - Penticton, BC | 2018 |
| Addiction, Anxiety, Depression & Trauma - Udemy on-line training course | 2018 |
| PTSD & Existentialism - 5x weekly sessions - Pathways Addictions Resource Centre - Penticton, BC | 2019 |
| The Practice of Ho'oponopono - w. Mindy Kollman - Penticton, BC | 2019 |
| Acceptance & Commitment - Pathways Addictions Resource Centre, Penticton, BC | 2019 |
| Surviving to Thriving - Pathways Addictions Resource Centre, Penticton, BC | 2019 |
| Response-Ability - Pathways Addictions Resource Centre, Penticton, BC | 2020 |
| Finding Freedom from Shock & Trauma - Listenable online audio program | 2020 |
| Addiction: A Matter of Substance and Process - Listenable online audio program | 2020 |
| Seeking Authenticity - Listenable online audio program | 2020 |
| PTSD: Collapsing the Impact of Shock & Trauma - Naturally Learn on-line instruction | 2020 |
| The Steps to Authenticity - Naturally Learn on-line instruction | 2020 |
| Addiction, Anxiety, Depression & Trauma - Naturally Learn on-line instruction | 2020 |
| Victoria Marathon virtual panel w. Jacqueline Gareau, Bart Yasso and Rob Reid - online | 2020 |
| From Surviving to Thriving - Foster Parents Appreciation month - online | 2020 |
| On Addiction - One Education on-line instruction | 2021 |
| Finding Authenticity - One Education on-line instruction | 2021 |
| Dealing with PTSD - One Education on-line instruction | 2021 |
| The Impact of I.H.'s Plan to Move Services In-House - Rotary Club of Penticton Sunrise | 2021 |
| How to Achieve a Flow State in Performance - Shangrila Rendon (Feisty Fox Coaching) - Podcast | 2021 |
| Pathways Services & The I.H. Repatriation of Funds - Penticton Rotary Club | 2021 |
| The Current Status of the Pathways Addictions Resource Centre - Summerland Rotary Club | 2021 |
| Announcing & Addictions - Longevity Advantage podcast with Scott Fulton | 2021 |
| Living the Warrior Code - the movie online w. Scott McDermott | 2021 |
| Finding the Authentic Self - Uplyrn on-line instruction | 2021 |
| PTSD - How to Process Shock & Trauma - Uplyrn on-line instruction | 2021 |
| Addiction Services for the Shelterless - Penticton Rotary Club | 2021 |
| The Detachment Technique for First Responders - Penticton, BC | 2021 |
| Children & Youth: Depression, Distress & Trauma online training program w. Alicia Totten & Tammy Semple | 2021 |
| The Nature of Addiction w. Judge G. Koturbash and Nicole O. - TRU Law Students | 2022 |
| Adaptation, Attitude & Thriving - BCWGA - Keynote Address | 2022 |
| BC Economic Summit - The 'Wow' Factor - Penticton, BC | 2023 |
Calendar of Events
What is Steve up to?
So who cares you might well ask – It is more of a way for me to make sure my friends, acquaintances, race directors, workshop attendees, or those just kind enough to wish me well can know where I`ll be or where they can visit me.
2020 EVENTS
Jan 25th - R. K-S. Cross-Country Ski Loppet (Salmon Arm, BC) www.skilarchhills.ca
Feb 14-16th - Ultraman Florida (Orlando, FL) www.ultramanflorida.com
Mar 14th - St. Patricks 5kms (Vancouver, BC) www.stpatricks5k.com
Mar 27-29th Ultraman Arizona (Phoenix, AZ) www.ultramanarizona.com
Apr 5th - Oliver 10kms (Oliver, BC) www.interiorrunning.ca
Apr 19th - Vancouver Sun Run (Vancouver, BC) www.vancouversun.com/sunrun/
Apr 26th - TC 10kms (Victoria,BC) www.tc10k.ca
May 3rd - BMO Vancouver International Marathon (Vancouver, BC) www.bmovanmarathon.ca
May 9-11th - Ultraman Australia (Noosa, Australia) www.ultramanoz.com
May 16th - Giants Head Grind - Chris Walker memorial run (Summerland, BC) www.giantsheadgrind.com
May 31st - Scotiabank Calgary Marathon (Calgary, Alta) www.calgarymarathon.com
Jun 6th - Oliver Wine Country of Canada Sprint/Olympic triathlons (Oliver, BC) www.dynamicraceevents.com
Jun 7th - Oliver Half Iron Triathlon - BC Champs (Oliver, BC) www.dynamicraceevents.com
Jun 13th - Gericks' Wasa Lake TRIKIDS (Wasa Lake, BC) www.rmevents.com
Jun 14th - Gericks' Wasa Lake Triathlon Oly & Spr. (Wasa Lake, BC) www.rmevents.com
Jun 20th - McLennan's Grit 12hr Ultra Trail Run & Relay (Summerland, BC) https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=70391
Jun 21st - Banff Marathon (Banff, Alta) www.banffmarathon.com/
Jun 27th - OK Falls Kids of Steel Triathlon (Okanagan Falls, BC) www.okfallsjrtri.com
Jun 28th - Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon (Vancouver, BC) www.vancouverhalf.com
Jul 1st - Peachland Beach Run 5/10kms (Peachland, BC) www.peachlandbeachrun.ca
Jul 5th - Great White North Triathlon (Stony Plain, Alta) www.platinumracing.ca
Jul 9th - Giro di Burnaby (Burnaby, BC) www.girodiburnaby.com
Jul 11th - Axel Merckx Piccolofondo (Penticton, BC) www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com
Jul 11th - Passo Apex Hill Climb (Penticton, BC) www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com
Jul 12th - Axel Merckx Granfondo (Penticton, BC) www.granfondoaxelmerckx.com
Jul 19th - Peach Classic Triathlon Sprint/Olympic BC Champs (Penticton, BC) www.peachclassic.ca
Jul 24 -26th Ultraman Canada (Penticton, BC) www.officialultramancanada.com
Aug 1-3rd - Ultra Canada 520K Triathlon (Sth. Okanagan, BC) www.peachcityrunners.com
Aug 9th - Skaha Lake Ultra Swim (11.8kms) (Penticton, BC) www.skahalakeultraswim.com
? Aug 30th - Ironman Canada (Penticton, BC) www.ironman.com/im-canada
Sep 19th - Kettle Mettle Gravel Fondo (Penticton - Kelowna, BC) www.kettlemettle.ca
Sep 20th - Campbell Mountain Cross-Country (Penticton, BC) www.interiorrunning.ca
Sep 26th - Melissa's Road Race Half Marathon/10kms/5kms) (Banff, Alta) www.banffroadrace.com
Sept 27th - Summerland Cross-Country run (Summerland, BC) www.interiorrunning.ca
Oct 11th - Goodlife Fitness Victoria Marathon (Victoria, BC) www.royalvictoriamarathon.com
Oct 17th - Whistler 50 mile Relay & 50kms Solo www.bcathletics.org/whistler50relayUltra/
Nov - Ultraman World Championships - (Kona, HI) www.ultramanlive.com
2024 Calendar of Events for Steve King and the Backing Events & Sports Team (BEST) www.backingevents.com
Jan 20th Reino Keski-Salmi x-c ski Loppet (Salmon Arm, BC)
Jan Pioneer 8kms (Victoria, BC)
Feb 9-11th Ultraman Florida (Orlando, FL)
Mar 16th St. Patrick's Day 5kms (Vancouver, BC)
Mar Nickel Plate x-c races (Penticton, BC)
Mar Hatley Castle 8kms (Victoria, BC)
April 6-7th S2S (Silver Star Mtn, BC)
Apr Sooke 10kms (Sooke, BC)
Apr 7th Oliver 10kms (Oliver, BC)
Apr 21st Vancouver Sun Run (Vancouver, BC)
Apr Times Colonist 10K (Victoria, BC)
May 5th BMO Vancouver Marathon (Vancouver, BC)
May 11-13 UM Australia triathlon (Noosa, Qld, Australia)
May Blossom 13kms (Penticton, BC)
May Westwood Lake Triathlon
May 18th Giants Head Grind - Chris Matthews Memorial run (Summerland, BC)
Jun Oliver Half Iron Triathlon
Jun 8th Wasa Lake TriKids Triathlon (Wasa Lake, BC)
Jun 9th Wasa Lake triathlon (Wasa Lake, BC)
Jun Kelowna Wine Country Half Marathon (Kelowna, BC)
*Jun 16th Banff Marathon (Banff, Alta)
Jun Minotaur SkyRace (Crowsnest Pass, Alta)
*Jul 1st Peachland Canada Day 3/5kms (Peachland, BC)
*Jul 7th Peach Classic Triathlon (Penticton, BC)
*Jul 13th Okanagan Granfondo Piccolofondo (Penticton, BC)
*Jul 14th Okanagan Granfondo (Penticton, BC)
Jul Sagelands Triathlon (Osoyoos, BC)
*Jul 28-30th Ultraman Canada (Penticton, BC)
*Aug 3-5th Ultra Trifest (Whistler, BC)
Aug Elk Lake Triathlon (Victoria, BC)
*Aug 11th Skaha Lake Ultra Swim - 11.8kms (Penticton - OK Falls, BC)
*Aug 25th Ironman Canada (Penticton, BC)
*Sep 14th Kettle Mettle Gravel Fondo (Penticton - Kelowna, BC)
Sep Cultus Lake Triathlon (Cultus Lake, BC)
*Sep Campbell Mountain cross-country (Penticton, BC)
*Sep 22nd Summerland cross-country (Summerland, BC)
*Sep 28th Melissa's Road Race Half Marathon/10kms/5kms (Banff, Alta)
Sep Okanagan Graveller (Big White, Kelowna)
*Oct 12th RVM Oak Bay 5kms (Victoria, BC)
*Oct 13th Royal Victoria Marathon (Victoria, BC)
*Oct Whistler 50 mile Relay and 50kms Solo (Whistler, BC)
*Nov 9th USPORT National Cross-Country Champs (Kelowna, BC)
*Nov 29-Dec 1st Ultraman Triathlon World Champs (Kona, Hawaii)