Welcome to Restoring Balance Consulting

RAISING AWARENESS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

“Indigenous owned and operated, established in 2007 (17years)

Educational Online Seminars

Restoring Balance Consulting provides an educational online seminar for community members, if you have community members that have unresolved trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, or have recently experienced trauma, this 5-hour seminar will provide the necessary skills to the participants, to better understand trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, provide healing exercises and a self-regulation exercise that can be used to manage/reduce the traumatic stress in the mind and body during the healing process.

Trauma Informed Care Training

Restoring Balance Consulting offers Trauma Informed Care Training to community workers. This 1-day Trauma Informed Care training is an important training for community workers to understand trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, healing and self care exercises, and communication skills. If your Indigenous, First Nation, Inuit or Metis community, organization or agency, works with survivors of trauma, this training is important to enhance the workers skills in working with trauma survivors.

Trauma Resources

Restoring Balance Consulting provides the necessary resources needed to assist Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities in educating community workers, caregivers, and community members, to better understand trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, healing, and communication skills. Restoring Balance Consulting has provided over 400 workshops/seminars throughout Canada. Gerald Kiesman/Owner-Facilitator has developed useful and practical material that can be used by community workers and caregivers who work with trauma survivors. Please see the list of “Books” to purchase, thank you.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2 Day Journey to Healing Trauma - Online - February 24 & March 3, 2025
February 24 & March 3, 2025 – Online

Cost: $99 Discounted 50% off original $ 198 price (plus tax) Per/Person 4.5 hrs per day

Location: Online

This interactive 2-day online workshop is designed for community members, workers, and caregivers who are on their journey to healing trauma. It will offer a foundational understanding and practical tools for healing trauma.

Download Seminar Flyer – Journey to Healing Trauma Workshop
Download Seminar Agenda– Journey to Healing Trauma Workshop Online Agenda

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2 Day Trauma Support Training -Prince George, BC - March 10 & 11, 2025

March 10 & 11, 2025 – In Person,
Prince George, BC – Coast Inn Hotel

Cost: $497.00 (plus tax) Per/Person  
Lunch, training manual and certificate of completion provided

Location:
Coast Hotel

770 Brunswick Street,
Prince George, BC

Registration Deadline and Payment:
The registration deadline and is 7 days before workshop and must be paid by credit card or etransfer.
Payment must be paid 7 days prior to workshop.

Cancellation:
25 % cancellation fee if cancelled 10 days or earlier before workshop.
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less.

Download Seminar Flyer Trauma Support Training
Download Seminar Agenda Trauma Support Training Agenda

 

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2 Day Trauma Support Training - Campbell River, BC - March 13 & 14, 2025
March 13 & 14, 2025 – In Person,
Campbell River, BC – Coast Discovery Inn

Cost: $497.00 (plus tax) Per/Person  
Lunch, training manual and certificate of completion provided

Location:
Coast Discovery Inn
975 Shoppers Row,
Campbell River, BC

Registration Deadline and Payment:
The registration deadline and is 7 days before workshop and must be paid by credit card or etransfer.
Payment must be paid 7 days prior to workshop.

Cancellation:
25 % cancellation fee if cancelled 10 days or earlier before workshop.
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less.

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2 Day Trauma Support Training - Vancouver, BC - April 3 & 4, 2025

April 3 & 4, 2025 – In Person,
Vancouver, BC – Hampton Inn and Suites

Cost: $497.00 (plus tax) Per/Person  
Lunch, training manual and certificate of completion provided

Location:
Hampton Inn and Suites
111 Robson St, Vancouver, B.C
V6B2A8
Phone: 1-855-605-0317

Registration Deadline and Payment:
The registration deadline and is 7 days before workshop and must be paid by credit card or etransfer.
Payment must be paid 7 days prior to workshop.

Cancellation:
25 % cancellation fee if cancelled 10 days or earlier before workshop.
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less.

Download Seminar Flyer Trauma Support Training
Download Seminar Agenda Trauma Support Training Agenda

 

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2 Day Trauma Support Training - Winnipeg, MB - April 7 & 8, 2025
April 7 & 8, 2025 – In Person,
Winnipeg, MB– Norwood Hotel

Cost: $497.00 (plus tax) Per/Person  
Lunch, training manual and certificate of completion provided

Location:
Norwood Hotel
111 Marion St,
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2H OT1
Phone: 204-223-4475

Registration Deadline and Payment:
The registration deadline and is 7 days before workshop and must be paid by credit card or etransfer.
Payment must be paid 7 days prior to workshop.

Cancellation:
25 % cancellation fee if cancelled 10 days or earlier before workshop.
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less.

Download Seminar Flyer Trauma Support Training
Download Seminar Agenda Trauma Support Training Agenda

 

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2 Day Trauma Support Training - Sudbury, ON - April 10 & 11, 2025

April 10 & 11, 2025 – In Person,
Sudbury, ON – Holiday Inn

Cost: $497.00 (plus tax) Per/Person  
Lunch, training manual and certificate of completion provided

Location:
Holiday Inn Sudbury
1696 Regent Street
Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 3Z8
Phone: 705-522-0600

Registration Deadline and Payment:
The registration deadline and is 7 days before workshop and must be paid by credit card or etransfer.
Payment must be paid 7 days prior to workshop.

Cancellation:
25 % cancellation fee if cancelled 10 days or earlier before workshop.
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less.

Download Seminar Flyer Trauma Support Training
Download Seminar Agenda Trauma Support Training Agenda

 

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2 Day Trauma Support Training - Saskatoon, SK - April 23 & 24, 2025

April 23 & 24, 2025 – In Person,
Saskatoon, SK – Travelodge Saskatoon

Cost: $497.00 (plus tax) Per/Person  
Lunch, training manual and certificate of completion provided

Location:
Travelodge Saskatoon
106 Circle Drive,
Saskatoon, SK
Phone: 306-242-8881

Registration Deadline and Payment:
The registration deadline and is 7 days before workshop and must be paid by credit card or etransfer.
Payment must be paid 7 days prior to workshop.

Cancellation:
25 % cancellation fee if cancelled 10 days or earlier before workshop.
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less.

Download Seminar Flyer Trauma Support Training
Download Seminar Agenda Trauma Support Training Agenda

 

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2 Day Trauma Support Training - Edmonton, AB - April 28 & 29, 2025

April 28 & 29, 2025 – In Person,
Edmonton, AB – Sandman Hotel, Downtown

Cost: $497.00 (plus tax) Per/Person  
Lunch, training manual and certificate of completion provided

Location:
Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel
10235 – 101 Street,
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E9
Phone: 780-428-7111

Registration Deadline and Payment:
The registration deadline and is 7 days before workshop and must be paid by credit card or etransfer.
Payment must be paid 7 days prior to workshop.

Cancellation:
25 % cancellation fee if cancelled 10 days or earlier before workshop.
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less.

Download Seminar Flyer Trauma Support Training
Download Seminar Agenda Trauma Support Training Agenda

 

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2 Day Trauma Support Training - Calgary, AB- May 1 & 2, 2025

May 1 & 2, 2025 – In Person,
Calgary, AB – Venue Coming Soon

Cost: $497.00 (plus tax) Per/Person  
Lunch, training manual and certificate of completion provided

Location: TBD, Calgary, AB

Registration Deadline and Payment:
The registration deadline and is 7 days before workshop and must be paid by credit card or etransfer.
Payment must be paid 7 days prior to workshop.

Cancellation:
25 % cancellation fee if cancelled 10 days or earlier before workshop.
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less.

Download Seminar Flyer Trauma Support Training
Download Seminar Agenda Trauma Support Training Agenda

 

Register Now

2 Day Trauma Support Training - Halifax, NS - May 6 & 7, 2025
May 6 & 7, 2025 – In Person,
Halifax, NS – Venue Coming Soon

Cost: $497.00 (plus tax) Per/Person  
Lunch, training manual and certificate of completion provided

Location: TBD, Halifax, NS

Registration Deadline and Payment:
The registration deadline and is 7 days before workshop and must be paid by credit card or etransfer.
Payment must be paid 7 days prior to workshop.

Cancellation:
25 % cancellation fee if cancelled 10 days or earlier before workshop.
50% cancellation fee if cancelled 7 days or less.

Download Seminar Flyer Trauma Support Training
Download Seminar Agenda Trauma Support Training Agenda

 

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NEWS & BLOG

Author Provides a New Perspective to Canadian History

THE NORTHERN VIEW Published: July 07, 2009 11:00 PM Gerald Kiesman has written a new book giving a unique look at Canadian history through First Nations perspective. Former Prince Rupert resident Gerald Kiesman was in town late last month to promote his self-published...

Police Victim Services Seeks Closer Ties to First Nations Culture

Gerald Kiesman is giving workshops for Victoria Police Victim Services about grieving as it relates to First Nations culture. Don Denton/News staff Spurred by the bravery of NHL hockey player Sheldon Kennedy in announcing he had been sexually abused, Gerald Kiesman...

Ex-Rupert Resident Helping with Healing

Gerald Kiesman has accomplished a great deal in the eight years since he moved awayfrom Prince Rupert. Prince Rupert Daily NewsJune 9, 2008 Gerald Kiesman has accomplished a great deal in the eight years since he moved awayfrom Prince Rupert. A resident of the city...

Certificate of Appreciation to Gerald Kiesman

The Victims Advisory Council, Correctional Service of Canada and the Parole Board of Canada present Certificate of Appreciation Feb 4, 2011

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Gathering

Gerald Kiesman taking part on a panel, discussing the topic "Unmarked Graves and Genocide" October 24, 2023

Victim Makes Trauma Kit

Shayne Morrow / Alberni Valley TimesJune 4, 2008 In 1998, Prince Rupert resident Gerald Kiesman couldn't find the resources he needed to dealwith a past history of trauma and abuse. Ten years later, after intense counselling and extensivetraining, he's created a...