what people are saying
Dr. Miriam’s Testimonials
From in-person keynotes to virtual workshops, Dr. Miriam Kirmayer inspires connection with research-backed strategies and a healthy dose of humor and humanity. Don’t just take our word for it— see what others are saying.
Nancy Anderson, 2024
"Dr. Miriam Kirmayer's keynote on the power of social connection was nothing short of transformative. Her insights into building and maintaining meaningful relationships resonated deeply with our attendees, providing invaluable strategies for fostering connection in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and autism. Her research and practical advice emphasized that connection is not just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for well-being and growth. The impact of her presentation will undoubtedly ripple through our work and communities for years to come."
Nancy Anderson
Executive Director, Inclusions East Inc., Maritime Conference on Developmental Disabilities and Autism
Michelle Wainwright, 2024
"Dr. Miriam Kirmayer led a virtual workshop for our community in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is incredibly engaging, educational, and interactive. She made what can sometimes be a stale experience fun and un-intimidating while balancing both engagement from the audience AND allowing space for individual work and thought. One of the things I love most about working with Dr. Miriam Kirmayer is the energy she brings to every project and I'd love to work with her again for any sort of hosting or workshop endeavor.”
Michelle Wainwright
Director, Marketing & Brand @ WONDERMIND
Attendees, 2024
“Impactful and very engaging.”
“Heartwarming and hopeful.”
“This is something that we are all dealing with but rarely speak about!”
“So important and valuable, and Miriam is so engaging!”
Attendees,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendees, 2024
“The best session I have ever attended in this whole conference. It was very meaningful in so many ways.
Validating— giving words to inherent human behavior and needs that we often don’t know how to express.
Great takeaways re: current research on the importance of connection, that are actionable as well!”
Attendees,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendees, 2024
“I felt completely seen. I thought this was just me. So engaging!
A must to attend for all providers.”
Attendees,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendee, 2024
“As a medical doctor, I am keenly aware of the value of support systems in promoting good health and good treatment outcomes. Doctors routinely ask about supports at intake, but don’t do anything to help those lacking them. Dr. Miriam’s talk provided insightful strategies to help patients learn how to develop those friendships and supports.”
Attendee,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendee, 2024
“It was so incredibly interesting and relevant. Plus she is an engaging and wonderful speaker.
Helpful in bringing my soul back to the connection of what really matters. Thank you!”
Attendee,
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
Attendee, 2024
“Truly an inspiration and valuable insight of information to take in. A great session to create better and deeper knowledge of yourself and others.”
Eye opening to how to connect in all aspects. I love it. It was worth it”
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Maritime Conference on Developmental Disabilities and Autism
Attendee, 2023
“Excellent, thought-provoking and engaging, high caliber. Practical wisdom that can be applied at work or in personal life.”
Attendee
Canadian Innovation Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace, Government of Canada
Attendee, 2023
“Absolutely outstanding! I already mentioned how useful and refreshing this session was to my team. I adored Dr. Kirmayer's approach, she has so much knowledge and tips and tricks that she shared with us that are genuinely applicable (such as the rituals you can bring to team meetings to build connection). This is going to be the first presentation that I am going to re-watch. Thank you so much for bringing such an expert to our workplace, I would love for her to come back, and even better, do workshops with her.”