Anansia Leslie-Bailey, Media, Speaker, Mental Health, Wedding Professionals Training, Bride, Groom Training, Pre-marital, Couples counseling, , family therapy, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Toronto,Mississauga Ontario, fort Lauderdale Florida

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Anansia Leslie-Bailey

Founder of I Do Therapy | Registered Psychotherapist & Marriage and Family Expert

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This training is unlike any other. comprehensive, practical, and designed to empower wedding professionals. It equips you to recognize mental health needs in both yourself and the couples you work with, enhances the client experience, and helps grow your business with confidence and care

A Taste of What’s to Come

Recognizing Mental Health in Couples During Wedding Planning Webinar, November 12, 2025

This free 90-minute webinar offers a preview of the 2-Day Certificate Training for wedding professionals ready to lead with heart.

Behind every wedding plan is a couple navigating deep emotions. You’re often the first to notice stress, overwhelm, or grief, and this session helps you respond with care.

Learn how to create experiences where couples feel seen, supported, and safe. Plus, get a glimpse of December’s full training on mental health, inclusivity, and self-care in the wedding industry.

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Virtual Mental Health, Inclusivity & Self-Care Training for Wedding Professionals

This 2-day training equips professionals to recognize emotional challenges, respond empathetically, and create culturally safe, inclusive, and supportive experiences, while maintaining personal well-being.

By participating, organizations can help shift the wedding industry toward person-centered practices, fostering care for both couples and the professionals who accompany them.

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What you’ll learn

  • Two women at a wedding, one in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the other in black clothes with colorful braids, smiling and looking at each other, standing in front of a green house with floral decorations.

    Module 1: Anti-Oppressive & Reflective Wedding Practices


    Examine how colonial histories, systemic norms, and personal biases influence wedding practices and interactions. Learn strategies to create culturally safe, inclusive, and empowering experiences while reflecting on how your own perspective shapes professional interactions.

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    Module 2: Intersectionality & Inclusive Experiences

    Celebrate the diverse identities, cultures, and traditions couples bring. Explore how personal experiences, biases, and communication styles shape professional interactions, and learn strategies to ensure every couple feels seen, respected, and valued.

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    Module 3: Recognizing & Supporting Couples’ Mental Health

    Learn to recognize signs of stress, anxiety, and overwhelm in the couples you work alongside. Explore practical strategies to respond with empathy, provide grounding and validation, and create supportive experiences that help couples navigate the emotional demands of wedding planning.

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    Module 4: Supporting Couples Through Grief During Wedding Planning

    Weddings can coincide with moments of loss. This module explores how to notice grief, respond with empathy, and hold space so couples feel supported during emotional moments while celebrating life milestones.

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    Module 5: Recognizing & Responding to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

    Learn to identify subtle signs of power imbalances or controlling behaviors. Develop skills to approach sensitively and connect couples with resources safely and respectfully, without overstepping your role.

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    Module 6: Trauma-Informed Practice for Wedding Professionals

    Understand how past experiences and trauma can influence couples’ responses during wedding planning and ceremonies. Learn strategies to create emotionally safe and supportive environments, recognize potential triggers, and respond in ways that help couples feel comfortable and empowered on their special day.

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    Module 7: Self-Care, Burnout & Sustainable Practices for Wedding Professionals

    Wedding planning can be emotionally and physically demanding. This module helps professionals recognize signs of burnout and compassion fatigue, and equips them with strategies to maintain energy, set boundaries, and practice sustainable wellness while supporting couples throughout the planning process and the wedding day. goes here

Who Should Attend?

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  • Wedding planners & coordinators

  • Venue managers & staff

  • Photographers, videographers, and other vendors

  • Any wedding professional who interacts directly with couples

Early Bird: $550 CAD per participant until November 7th, 2025

Regular Price: $750 CAD per participant
Duration: 2 Full- Days | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
Certificate: Certificate of Completion included

Payment plan & Organization Discounts Available

*Begins December 5 & 6th, 2025*

Registration Opens October 25th, 2025

Space is Limited

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