I have worked with hundreds of organizations over more than 35 years of professional practice. Below is an alphabetized list of selected examples. In general, I specialize in the interwoven themes of mental health, trauma, and addictions — which are not three distinct things but rather, in most circumstances, different manifestations of one thing: trauma. Many people now recognize that trauma is a common feature of the human experience, exists throughout our communities, and requires focused attention. In particular, organizations and communities where trauma can be pervasive — first responders, First Nations, refugees, survivors of abuse and war, under-housed populations, communities facing systemic racism or prejudice — these contexts require specialized support and training. And, because every context is different, communities require an approach that is sensitive to their unique challenges and needs.
Healthcare & Mental Health Services
- Anishnawbe Health
- BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (AGM keynote 2019)
- Canadian Cancer Society
- Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes (UBC)
- Cross Cancer Agency
- Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation
- Family Services of Greater Vancouver
- First Responder Health
- Health Canada
- Last Door Recovery Society
- Langley Hospice
- Pacific AIDS Network
- Pacific Community Resources Society
- Phoenix Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Foundation
- Richmond Addictions Services
- Sea to Sky Community Services
- Touchstone Family Services
- Turning Point Recovery Society
- UBC Division of Aboriginal Peoples' Health
- Union of Psychiatric Nurses of BC
- Vancouver Art Therapy Institute
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Vancouver Island Health Authority
K-12 Education
- BC Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
- BC Principals and Vice-Principals Association
- Brentwood School
- Collingwood School
- Crofton House School
- Delta School District
- Langley School District (keynote)
- Mulgrave School
- Saint George's School
- Surrey School District
- Vancouver School District
- Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre
- York House School
For information about workshops and training offered by Ross Laird, please visit this page or contact Ross directly.
Post-Secondary Education
- Antioch University
- Capilano University
- Douglas College
- Langara College
- McMaster University
- UBC Teacher Education
- Union Institute and University
- Vancouver Community College
Museums & Cultural Institutions
- American Association of Museums
- Canadian Museum of History
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- Canadian War Museum
- Derby Museums Trust
- Happy Museum Project
- National Gallery of Canada
- National September 11 Memorial and Museum
- Royal Ontario Museum
- Vancouver Art Gallery
Indigenous & First Nations Organizations
- Anishnawbe Health
- Gwaii Trust
- Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society
- Kitasoo / Xai'Xais First Nation
- Spirit Bear Lodge
- Westbank First Nation
Housing & Community Support
- BC Nonprofit Housing Association
- Capital Region Housing Corporation (Victoria, BC)
- City of Vancouver Non-market Housing
- Westminster House
- Greater Victoria Housing Society
Government & Justice
- BC Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch
- BC Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development
- BC Ministry of Children and Family Development
- City of Surrey
- City of Vancouver
- Corrections Canada
- The Justice Institute
- WorkSafe BC
Nonprofit & Social Services
- Canada Council for the Arts
- Canadian Federation of University Women
- Children's Foundation
- Disability Resource Network of BC
- First United Church
- MOSAIC
- Salvation Army
- Tenth Avenue Alliance Church
- Wallace McCain Institute
- Writers' Union of Canada
- YMCA
Responsible Gaming & Addiction Prevention
- BC Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch
- BC Partnership for Responsible Gambling Conference 2009 (keynote)
Corporate & Transportation
- Air Canada
- Artona Group
- Business Council of BC
- IKEA
- NavCanada
- TransLink
Professional Associations
- Association of Childhood Residential Centers
- Chartered Professional Accountants of BC
- School Photographers Association of California (SPAC)
- Union of BC Performers (ACTRA)
- YPO (Young Presidents' Organization)
Retreat & Wellness Centers
- Hollyhock Retreat Centre
- Farewell Harbour Lodge
