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Meet our founder 

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Mental health champion

Want-to-be author

Amateur wildlife photographer

Multi-tasker extraordinaire

Event planner

Passionate volunteer

Outdoor enthusiast

Pretend gardener

Amateur comedian

Lover of laughter

Aspiring storyteller

Cautious traveler

2SLGBTQ+ Ally

Eternal optimist

Lifelong learner

Great to meet you - I'm Tracey

I'm passionate about helping people build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support mental well-being in their workplaces and communities. With several years of experience in social services and as a Mental Health Champion, I've had the privilege of working alongside individuals from all walks of life, always believing that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.

I take a practical, people-first approach to mental health, recognizing that well-being is about the whole person - mind, body, and environment. As a facilitator, I strive to create engaging, welcoming learning experiences where participants feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning from one another.

I believe the best training is interactive. Every workshop is a conversation, and the experiences participants bring are just as valuable as the content itself. Those shared perspectives make each session unique and remind us that we all have something to learn - and something valuable to contribute.

One of my greatest passions is bringing mental health and wellness training to rural communities across the Prairies and beyond. Whether I'm facilitating in person or virtually, my goal is to make evidence-based mental health education practical, accessible, and relevant so that individuals and organizations are better equipped to support themselves and those around them.

Together, we can build stronger, healthier, and more resilient workplaces and communities.

Professional Development

  • Bachelor of Human Ecology – University of Manitoba

  • The Working Mind Facilitator certification – Opening Minds

  • Mental Health First Aid Facilitator certification – Opening Minds

  • Talk Ask Listen facilitator training - The Do More Agriculture Foundation 

  • Rural Minds Matter Peer Support group facilitator - Stigma Free Society

  • Psychological Health and Safety facilitator training – CMHA Alberta

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – LivingWorks

  • Motivational Interviewing (Levels 1 & 2)

  • Trauma-Informed Care - Klinic

  • Compassionate Care Course – Palliative Manitoba

  • Hearing Voices Workshop – Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba

  • Developing Emotional Intelligence - QNet (Manitoba Government)

  • KAIROS Blanket Exercise

  • Conflict and Resolution Training – Workplace Education Manitoba

  • AgCulture Training – The Do More Agriculture Foundation

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Prairie Willow

Wellness Training 

cultivate your inner strength

204-799-4905

contact@prairiewillowwellnesstraining.ca

Proudly located in Lac Du Bonnet, MB

We acknowledge we are gathered within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, plus the homeland of the Red River Métis.  We are thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally & culturally significant lands & waterways.

We respect the spirit & intent of Treaties and remain committed to working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit & Métis people in the spirit of truth, reconciliation & collaboration.

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