"By developing a relationship with the painful parts of ourselves—parts we have often inherited from our family—we have an opportunity to shift them. Qualities like cruelty can become the source of our kindness; our judgments can forge the foundation of our compassion."
Mark Wolynn
About Eric N Poirier, TITC-CWT, CECR
Eric N. Poirier is dedicated to guiding individuals through the profound journey of transforming trauma into a pathway for post-traumatic growth and enhanced well-being. With a deep and nuanced understanding of both individual and collective trauma, Eric recognizes the far-reaching effects of challenging experiences, including human trafficking, global and domestic terrorism, gang activity and violence, natural and non-natural disasters, pandemics, and various states of emergency requiring humanitarian responses. His insights are informed by extensive professional development education, real-world observations, and practical experience in incident response and investigations.
Eric's professional expertise is built on a foundation of rigorous training and recognized designations. As a Forward Facing Institute (Rezilia) Post-Traumatic Growth Specialist, with training in Forward Facing Trauma Therapy and knowledge in Forward Facing (Rezilia) Treating Complex PTSD & PTSD, he possesses a comprehensive contemporary understanding of Trauma Competency in the 21st Century (Forward Facing - Rezilia). This expertise empowers clients not just to cope with adversity, but to genuinely thrive beyond it, even in a non-clinical setting.
Eric's extensive background is further strengthened by his training through the Traumatology Institute (Canada), which is internationally recognized by prestigious organizations such as The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, International Association of Trauma Professionals, National Centre for Crisis Management, Canadian Professional Counsellors Association, National Association of Social Workers, Psych Congress, and the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology. From this training, he holds a globally recognized Community and Workplace Traumatologist (TITC-CWT) designation, which integrates specialized skills as an Early Intervention Field Traumatologist (TITC-FT), a Compassion Fatigue Resilience Educator (TITC-CFE), and, as an integrated supplement, training and a designation in School Crisis Response (TITC-SCR). His training through the Traumatology Institute also includes specialized knowledge in Trauma Evaluation & Community Resources, Standards of Community and Workplace Traumatologist Trauma Care: Attachment, Systems & Context, Motivational Interviewing after Trauma, Supervision in Community & Workplace Traumatology, and Group Approaches for Community Trauma Response. He has also completed training as a Parts Work Trauma Specialist through PESI Canada.
Further demonstrating his commitment to crisis intervention, Eric is a Certified Emergency Crisis Responder (CECR) through the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, where he is also a proud member, he also an Associate Member of The Canadian Association of Counselling Hypnotherapists and Educators (CACHE). His dedication to community well-being is also evident in his role as a registered LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) 2-Day Workshop trainer, equipping others with vital suicide intervention skills. Since September 2024, he signed an on-going service agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto (CMHA Toronto), to co-facilitate ASIST for their clients and community.
This comprehensive expertise is continuously refined through ongoing continuing education, professional development, and practical experience gained throughout his career. Eric's non-clinical holistic approach, combined with his broad experience and specialized training, positions him uniquely to support individuals and communities in navigating complex trauma, fostering resilience, and cultivating lasting well-being.
Quote ~Dr. Stephen Porges~
"We are not stuck in the patterns that we're in right now. We can change those patterns. We can shape our system toward more regulation, toward more ability to feel safe in connection, to move through the world in a different way. And the biology, the research, tells us that this is in fact true."