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 this training, Dr. Adele Lafrance will share lessons learned as a psychologist and research scientist actively engaged in both fields – psychedelic medicine and conventional psychology/psychotherapy. Supported by anecdotes, video clips and research, concepts such as emotion processing, spirituality, intergenerational trauma, and attachment will be reviewed from a different lens, including practical ways to ... 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 Hospital piloted a Peer Navigator role focused on increasing its newcomer patients’ access to health, social and community resources. Join us to learn how this ... Read more