TRAINING TOPICS
At Lifeteams, we believe understanding leads to meaningful connection. Stepping into someone else’s story with a scripted response rarely gets the results we hope for—but stepping into their shoes, even for a moment, brings compassion and respect. This is where our training always begins.
Our trainers will help you increase your undrstanding, build practical skills, and respond with confidence. Our training experiences are always delivered with heart - to equip, empower, and encourage those who care deeply about young people.
The topics below offer a snapshot of what’s possible—and a starting point to create your unique training experience. It would be our privilege to work with you, offering what you need to fit your group and your context.
YOUTH ISSUES
Learning to recognize and respond to challenges that create vulnerability
Abuse
Addictions (Substances/Technology/Porn)
Anger/High Conflict Youth
Anxiety
Broken Homes
Bullying
Depression
Disordered Eating
Grief and Loss
Loneliness
Mental Health
Neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism)
Online Sexual Behaviour
Pornography
Self-harm
Sexual Exploitation
Sexuality and Identity
Stress
Suicide/Crisis Intervention
Trauma
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Equipping you and your team to impact others
Supervision Skills
Strategic Visioning (a Group Experience)
The Impact of "Tendancies"
Caring for Volunteers
Time Management
CARING FOR YOUTH
Gaining practical skills to connect to, communicate with, and care for youth.
Building Relationships
Building Resilience
Creating Belonging
Creating Conversations/Deeper Conversations
Connecting with Generation Alpha
Connecting with Generation Z
Connecting with Indigenous Youth
Listening Skills
Mentoring
Talking about Jesus
Responding to Faith Questions
PROGRAM SKILLS
Discovering strategies for running impactful programs for groups
Boundaries and Self-care
De-escalating Conflict
Managing Misbehaviour
Leading Small Groups
Leading Discovery Bible Studies
Trauma-informed Youth Work
ONLINE COURSES
TRAINERS
JEN HUBBARD
Jen Hubbard has been invested in the lives of young people for over twenty-five years, working in drop-in centres, schools, and church settings. That work has evolved to include training and equipping youth ministry staff and volunteers, helping those who care for teens have tangible skills to invest well. Jen is an educator, coach, facilitator, and creator of training resources through Lifeteams School of Youth Outreach. She holds a Master's degree from Trinity Western University and lives in Surrey, BC, with her husband and three teenage sons.
IONA SNAIR
For the past 40 years, Iona Snair has been involved in the lives of vulnerable young people and the adults who care about them. Together with her husband Rob, Iona founded Lifeteams School of Youth Outreach with Vancouver Youth Unlimited 25 years ago, and they still run it today. Iona is a speaker and trainer, preparing volunteers, parents and professionals to enter into the difficult issues young people face. She holds a Master degree from Regent College in Vancouver and lives in Abbotsford, B.C.
COST
In-Person Training: $150 per hour/$400 for a half day/$600 full day + travel expenses if the session is outside of the Fraser Valley.
Online Training: $100 per hour
Please feel free to chat with us if your budget doesn’t allow for this amount. We love to make good things happen.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
SID KOOP
Canadian Youth Workers Community -
Executive Director
Iona and Jen are veteran youth workers who have been involved in youth ministry for decades. They have loved, served and supported students and leaders in the most difficult circumstances. Their practical tools and resources will encourage and equip you, as parents, teachers or youth workers.
DENISA DYCK
Restorative Justice - Restorative Mentoring Program Coordinator
As a coordinator within the agency, I am always looking for meaningful ways to better equip our volunteer mentors so they stay informed about youth trends and feel confident and supported in their roles. Lifeteams has been exceptional in helping us achieve this. They consistently provide engaging, high-quality training led by knowledgeable and experienced facilitators, particularly in trauma-informed practice and suicide intervention. We have truly appreciated our partnership with Lifeteams.
NIKI LYNNE
Abbotsford Youth Commission - Team Lead
Lifeteams training has helped equip our Abbotsford Youth Commission youth workers with practical skills and a deeply relational approach that has genuinely transformed how they walk alongside young people in our youth drop-in centres. The blend of real-world experience and compassionate mentorship makes this training an invaluable investment for anyone committed to meaningful youth work in their community.
JOSH WIILLMS
Mennonite Church BC - Youth Director
Iona is an incredibly knowledgeable and approachable facilitator. Her seminar provided our youth ministry leaders with immediate, practical tools. If you are looking for a way to effectively resource your leaders, I cannot recommend Iona and the Lifeteams crew enough.
SPEAKER / SESSION REQUEST FORM
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Fill out the Session Request booking form below.
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Wait for a call back within 7 days confirming date and sessions.
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Expect an invoice from Lifeteams in the week before your session with payment instructions.
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Sit back and be equipped!
