For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations. This workshop is designed to ... Read more

It is common for people to struggle and experience ambivalence when considering making a change or when others may be expecting them to make one. When those working in helping ... Read more

Did you know that in Canada, women are twice as likely as men to experience depression or anxiety? Despite this statistic, the complex factors behind this disparity remain unclear. Join ... Read more

Did you know that in Canada, women are twice as likely as men to experience depression or anxiety? Despite this statistic, the complex factors behind this disparity remain unclear. Join ... Read more

Join this webinar to hear from experts and practitioners in Canada and the United Kingdom to help manage hoarding among Housing First clients. This webinar is the sixth in the ... Read more

Participants will have an opportunity to apply trauma-informed practices to engage 2SLGBTQI+ clients with suicidal ideation. After a brief review of information on suicidal ideation, most of the session will ... Read more

Due to limited resources or time, our role of supporting others as counsellors and helpers is often brief. That is why it is essential to have the skills to explore ... Read more

This is an interactive workshop that builds mental healthawareness and draws on empathy as a support strategy.The workshop objectives include:

In this webinar, Naiima Farah, a Faculty Counsellor from George Brown College, joins us to discuss Black Student mental health. She will present on the contributing factors to mental health ... Read more

People who struggle to regulate their intense emotional experiences often feel like they are at the mercy of reactive coping patterns. It can seem like these emotional storms hijack their behaviour, take control of their thinking, and hurt their relationships with other people and themselves. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) provides concepts and skills to help ... Read more

Expressive Arts (ExA) refers to the use of creativity and artmaking for personal and collective transformation. This immersive and interactive workshop is a discussion of the relationship between Arts and Health – a growing global movement. We will look at the therapeutic arts continuum, explore different forms of artmaking, discuss the central principles and theoretical ... Read more

Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including those who engage with our organizations. Compassionate and trauma-informed care is essential to providing effective support and building sustainable services. Based on our book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this workshop explores five key principles ... Read more

During the tumultuous stage of adolescence, the brain undergoes significant changes. During this period, adolescents are more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviours, seek out novel and new experiences, and emphasize peer friendships over family relationships. These neurological, hormonal, and behavioural shifts can leave educators, parents, and other caring adults feeling overwhelmed and reactive rather ... Read more

In response to the multiple and persistent barriers that newcomer patients face in navigating the health and social service systems in Toronto, the Crossroads Refugee Health Clinic at Women’s College ... Read more

The social impacts of ADHD can vary from disruptions at school and work, to negatively affected relationships and an increase in risk-taking behaviour. This workshop provides practical strategies and interventions ... Read more

Due to limited resources and time, brief counselling interventions that are effective and efficient are becoming more in demand. This workshop is designed to move beyond general counselling skills and ... Read more

Intake conversations can be a critical juncture for individuals seeking services, often inducing significant stress as people are required to share their personal stories to access care. These conversations can ... Read more