Why we do what we do
Positive Community & Global Impact
Taking the steps to positively impact even one person struggling with mental health, trauma, or suicidal thoughts sets off an unseen ripple effect that can spread exponentially. Your willingness to learn more, speak up, and teach others truly makes a difference in helping to navigate the silent mental health epidemic.
Community Impact: Award Winner for Innovative Program AWARD - Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association Durham (CMHA Durham)- The work
Teaching at the T4TCS Level 2 Combatives and Mental Resilience Women's Self Defence.
Keynote speaker at the Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association 2025 Conference, discussing the overall impacts of community and workplace trauma.
1st appearance as a guest speaker for the Mental Health and Addictions Post Graduate Program at Durham College.
A panelist on CBC, for the French Audio Podcast: A echelle humaine for a roundtable discussion on men's mental health.
3rd appearance as a guest speaker for the Mental Health and Addictions Post Graduate Program at Durham College.
Eric N. Poirier accepting the award at the CMHA Durham A Night for the Stars Gala - November 2025
2nd appearance as a guest speaker for the Mental Health and Addictions Post Graduate Program at Durham College.
Close up photo of the award for Innovative Program for Train 4 Trauma Combative Sciences (T4TCS)
The why behind the creation of Train 4 Trauma Combative Sciences (T4TCS), as well as his and the team's vision for a more resilient community, after accepting the award at the CMHA Durham A Night for the Stars Gala
Training
Review
"On behalf of the Council of Professional Investigators Ontario, thank you to Eric Poirier of T4TCS and More Than Talk – Growth & Resilience, for delivering an outstanding presentation on Enhancing Resilience: Understanding Stress, Eustress, Trauma, and Mental Health for Professional Investigators.
Eric’s ability to break down complex mental-health concepts into practical, actionable strategies made the session engaging and valuable to our members. His deep experience, authenticity, and focus on real-world applications resonated strongly with our community.
We sincerely appreciate the insight and tools Eric shared, and we look forward to future opportunities to learn from him."
Dillon King, B.A., CPIO-MI
Director, Professional Development
Embracing "it takes a village," we ignite post-traumatic growth. Learning about trauma, mental health, and suicide prevention creates a ripple effect, unlocking our collective potential to heal, empower, and foster a thriving community. Together, we build a supportive environment for profound positive transformation.
Our Memberships and Affiliations
In the beginning, when Eric created the TIIRI program & now
Where Trauma Informed Learners Come From
