About the trainer
Gary is an educator, a behaviour change specialist with a background in Psychology, neuroscience and strategic leadership. He works as a coach, trainer, mentor, speaker and consultant across health, wellness, communication and sustainability.
He has a BSc Psychology, Computer Science, Dip Hypnotherapy, Masters in NLP and Diploma in Leadership & Strategic Management.
Gary worked as a volunteer counsellor, mentor and trainer at Youthline lifeline services and has extensive experience with supporting people, clients and businesses.
He is based in Auckland / Mangawhai, New Zealand
Portfolio: Educational Sites and Links
A lifelong learner and educator, Gary teaches programs and workshops helping people to think and feel better. The better we look after ourselves - the more we can help others. Its a great process.
MHFA.co.nz
Mental Health First Aid is an international accreditation across 50+ countries with over 11 Million MHFA'ers. Helping others with mental distress
Mental Fitness Education. Neuroscience and practical brain training exercises & techniques to improve thinking & mental fitness. We work our bodies - why not our mind?
Communication and Thinking education. Helping people present and pitch better. Team building programs that ignite creativity and thinking
End-of-Life wishes & organisation education. More than 50% dont even have a will but this should not stop anyone from doing some basic preparation
build a better fence
MHFA is like building a better, stronger fence at the top of the mountain, to help reduce the number of people needing an ambulance at the bottom.
Learning to help others is building that fence. It's about intervening earlier and more effectively. It’s about having the courage and skills to notice what's going on for someone, ask the tough questions, and then truly listen—without judgment.
When people feel unseen or unheard, they can fall. This training provides the skills to listen, acknowledge, support, and guide them toward the right resources , preventing the fall and the much harder climb back up.
This isn't just for professionals; it's for all of us. You learn these skills for your family, your friends, your coworkers, and your community. You might even do it for yourself, to gain a better understanding of what's going on in your own life.
Noticing, acknowledging and supporting the Mental Health of others.
MHFA is an accredited facilitator for mental health programs - organisational, public or bespoke.
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