Mentoring • Education • Wellness • Life Skills

Supporting Young People as They Learn, Grow and Plan for the Future

For more than 30 years, Timothy Gauthier has supported and mentored adults, teens and children in a variety of educational, counselling and personal-development settings.

With formal studies in Health Education, Timothy has worked as a mentor, educator and counsellor. He recently completed eight years as a Specialized Treatment Counsellor with the St. Lawrence Youth Association, where he worked with young people between the ages of 10 and 26.  

Timothy's early and profound ability to connect with people and establish trust emerged while working as a foster parent at the age of 27 to two teenage boys. 

Suppporting the challenges inherent to the homeless community at The Ottawa Mission provided innumerable opportunities for Timothy to guide and mentor men and women dealing with mental health and addiction challenges.

Today, Timothy provides mentoring and aftercare support for teens and youth, helping young people explore practical and meaningful areas of life, including:

• Physical health and wellness
• Mental and emotional well-being
• Sexual health and healthy relationships
• Communication and boundaries
• Life goals and future planning
• Personal interests and creative expression
• Healthy routines and life skills

The goal is to provide young people with opportunities to learn, explore their interests, build confidence and develop skills for the future.

Programs for Youth

Programs can be tailored to the interests, abilities and goals of each young person.

🚶 Movement & Mental Health

Discover the many benefits of walking, running and hiking.

Activities can encourage physical fitness, time outdoors, healthy routines, stress management and positive mental well-being.

📷 Photography, Video & Drone Exploration

Explore creativity and technology through photography, video and drone activities.

Young people can develop their creative skills while exploring nature, landscapes and urban environments.

🎵 Music & Ukulele

Learn to play easy songs on the ukulele in a relaxed and encouraging environment.

Music provides an opportunity to develop creativity, concentration, persistence and confidence while having fun.

✍️ Writing & Self-Expression

Explore different forms of writing, including:

• Fiction
• Nonfiction
• Journaling
• Personal reflection

Writing can provide young people with a creative outlet for ideas, experiences and self-expression.

🎯 Life Goals & Future Plans

Help young people think about where they want to go and how they might get there.

Topics can include:

• Personal interests and strengths
• Education
• Career possibilities
• Short- and long-term goals
• Planning and decision-making
• Developing practical life skills

🏕️ Adventure Camps

One, two or three-day camps combining outdoor experiences, healthy nutrition and life-skills development.

Adventure-based activities can provide opportunities to build independence, confidence, teamwork and a greater appreciation for the outdoors.

Timothy's Education & Professional Training

Health, Education & Coaching

University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Physical and Health Education

Certified Coaches Federation
Certified Coach Practitioner Course Graduate

Mica Corporation™
Advanced Presentation Skills Course Graduate

FranklinCovey™
Management Course Graduate

Algonquin College

• Website Design & SEO Optimization
• Dealing with Demanding People and Difficult Situations

Counselling, Addictions & Mental Health Training

Timothy has completed specialized training in a variety of areas related to counselling, addictions, trauma and mental health.

Addictions & Recovery

Terence T. Gorski – CENAPS Corporation
Proven Principles of Relapse Prevention

Trauma

Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute Inc.
Responding to Trauma

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety, Depression & PTSD

Concurrent Disorders

Canadian Mental Health Association
Concurrent Disorders

Suicide Intervention

ASIST
Suicide Intervention Training

Royal Ottawa Hospital

• Gabor Maté — From ADD to Addiction: Understanding the Links, Causation and Treatment
• Working with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Perfectionism
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Comprehensive Approaches to Forensic Rehabilitation
• Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Schizophrenia

Sexual Health & Healthy Relationships

Timothy has also completed various training within the sexual health and relationship education space, and was mentored by two forensic psychologists while counselling teens for sexual behaviour problems.

Topics have included:

• Online risks and digital safety
• Relationship challenges
• Healthy communication
• Personal boundaries
• Consent
• Privacy
• Processing difficult emotions
• Healthy relationships

A Practical, Youth-Centred Approach

Timothy's experience combines health education, mentoring, counselling-related training, creative activities and outdoor learning.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, programs can be adapted around the young person's interests and individual goals.

The emphasis is on creating positive opportunities for young people to connect, learn, develop skills and move toward a healthier and more confident future.

Interested in Support Services?

If you would like to inquire about possible support, mentoring or educational services for yourself or someone you know, please get in touch.

📧 info@fgmm.ca

Let's explore how these programs may be able to support the young person in your life.

(header photo by Aedrian Salazar on Unsplash)