This 15-hour training program offers participants the opportunity to deeply explore the many exciting ideas and practices of brief narrative therapy. Narrative therapy is a perfect fit with time-sensitive services as it creates the possibility for useful, impactful and deeply meaningful therapeutic conversations. It brings a philosophy and practice that attends to social justice, is ... Read more
Opioids have contributed to over 52,000 deaths in Canada since 2016, as well as nearly 50,000 hospitalizations. When prescribed, opioids provide short-term pain relief — but used recreationally, they can cause euphoria, drowsiness, vomiting, confusion, and even fatal respiratory arrest. Many young people believe prescription medications are safe to use without a prescription. Join us ... Read more
Opioids have contributed to over 52,000 deaths in Canada since 2016, as well as nearly 50,000 hospitalizations. When prescribed, opioids provide short-term pain relief — but used recreationally, they can cause euphoria, drowsiness, vomiting, confusion, and even fatal respiratory arrest. Many young people believe prescription medications are safe to use without a prescription. Join us ... Read more
The WOW Festival is a high-energy day of action that brings to life what a fully integrated healthcare system can look like—one that gives equal priority to Mental, Physical, and Substance Use Health. Each September, over 200 organizations and more than 2,000 attendees come together to connect with services that support every pathway to wellness. ... Read more
In this short 90 minute session, Dr. Ruth Green (Haudenosaunee, Kaniekehaka, Six Nation of the Grand) will unpack Indigenous responses to “Trauma informed practice” in a way that acknowledges the structural mechanisms that contribute to the continued colonial experiences. Dr. Green also welcomes broad questions (submitted through the registration form prior to the talk) regarding ... Read more
Using reflection as a powerful learning tool that will connect action with lived outcomes, this training, “Incorporating Truth and Reconciliation in Our Role as Health and Mental Heath Practitioners” will ensure a solid foundation into Truth and Reconciliation and how it can be incorporated into our practice. Reflecting personally, professionally, and respectfully, participants will share ... Read more
For more than 20 years, the Canadian Conference on Dementia (CCD) has been Canada’s leading academic conference dedicated to advancing dementia research, clinical care, and innovation. What began as a gathering of 150 attendees has grown into a nationally recognized event welcoming more than 700 participants in recent years. Back by popular demand following last ... Read more
Conflict often feels like an unexpected storm—unsettling, sometimes destructive, but always pointing to deeper undercurrents. What if, instead of bracing for impact, we learned to step into conflict as a signal—an invitation to grow, to take accountability, and to transform? In this workshop, we’ll explore a different way of being with conflict—one that is relational, ... Read more
Workplace wellness is essential to the sustainability of healthcare, social service, and first response organizations. Yet frontline staff—both clinical and non-clinical—often face environments marked by high emotional demand, moral complexity, and strained peer relationships. This interactive workshop offers a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive approach for both frontline workers and leadership to support worker wellness of client-facing ... Read more
Walk-in clinics and other forms of quick access to services have become a key part of the landscape of service delivery in Ontario as outlined in the policy paper, “No More, No Less: Brief Mental Health Services for Children and Youth" (Duvall, J., Young, K.,Kays-Burden, A.,2012). Narrative therapy ideas and practices provide therapists with ways ... Read more
Counsellors tackling the complicated interplay of anxiety, depression, and addictions often face challenges in knowing where to begin. Adding to this complexity are any potential obstacles that may come up when trying to facilitate meaningful change for clients. This program provides a comprehensive understanding of anxiety, depression, and addictions, as well as how they are ... Read more
Our conference mantra since 2020, “Bridging Research, Clinical, and Living Experience,” anchors this year’s theme: Supporting Relationships in FASD: Building Bridges Across the Lifespan. This virtual fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)-focused educational event brings together researchers, clinicians, academics, medical and allied health professionals, educators, students, families, and adults and children/youth living with FASD in Ontario ... Read more
Walk-in clinics and other forms of quick access to services have become a key part of the landscape of service delivery in Ontario as outlined in the policy paper, “No More, No Less: Brief Mental Health Services for Children and Youth" (Duvall, J., Young, K.,Kays-Burden, A.,2012). Narrative therapy ideas and practices provide therapists with ways ... Read more
As a developmental paediatrician I know first-hand the importance of engaging everyone involved in the circle of care when working to improve health equity for children and youth. The Canadian Children, Youth and Communities (CCYC) In | Equity Conference brings together health care providers and clinicians, community agencies, and health partners to discuss the impact ... Read more
Our conference is a multi-track event featuring sessions that appeal to the many professionals working with individuals who have sustained a brain injury, as well as survivors and family members living with the effects of brain injury. Our aim is to provide you with opportunities to reflect on the advances that have benefited the lives ... Read more
In today’s rapidly evolving care landscape, mental health professionals are increasingly being called upon to respond to the unique needs of racialized, newcomer, and equity-denied groups. Traditional trauma treatment models often overlook the lived realities of systemic oppression, racial trauma, and cultural displacement, leaving gaps in care and trust. This training addresses that critical gap. ... Read more
Join a movement of people from all walks of life to challenge old assumptions, learn from what's working, and develop the confidence and coordination needed to end homelessness in Canada. Together we're transforming systems to see every person in real-time, coordinate collective action, and grow more effective every day until everyone in Canada has a ... Read more
Intake conversations can be a critical juncture for individuals seeking mental health services, often inducing significant stress as people are required to share their personal stories to access care. These conversations can profoundly shape the course of service and affect the individuals. Therefore, great responsibility lies with intake staff to assist people to experience safety ... Read more
This five-day training explores trauma’s emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual impacts. Beginning with how trauma affects the brain and nervous system, you’ll explore a framework for managing and resolving trauma, along with valuable strategies for trauma counselling. You will learn to establish safety, manage flashbacks, heal through holistic body-oriented strategies, and promote resilience and post-traumatic ... Read more