Immerse yourself in the world of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with this comprehensive introduction. This workshop will provide access to practical tools and exercises for immediate application in your professional ... Read more

A restorative justice approach works to repair harm and strengthen communities where wrong has occurred. It seeks to meet the needs of those harmed, while also considering the causes of ... Read more

Hosted in collaboration with the Client and Family Relations team at The Royal. Cognitive Adaptation Training (CAT) is a practical, evidence-based approach for families and caregivers of adults living with ... Read more

It is very common for anyone working in the helping profession to encounter ethical dilemmas. Ethics are at the heart of competent and effective practice for anyone in the helping ... Read more

Join us for this fireside chat developed with Caregivers for Caregivers to help unpack information about antipsychotic medications, the most common class of medications prescribed to adults with developmental disabilities. ... Read more

Many of the challenges that we experience are based on irrational and unhelpful thought patterns that impact both our feelings and our behaviour. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a time-sensitive, ... Read more

This interactive training is specially designed for foster/group caregivers and providers to build their understanding and capacity to effectively support 2SLGBTQ+ children and youth in their care. Opportunities are provided ... Read more

We invite you to an exclusive film screening event showcasing the experiences and resilience of 2SLGBTQ+ youth through their powerful cellphilms (short videos made on cellphones). These films offer a ... Read more

In this presentation, Dr. Todd Cunningham explores the intricate relationship between mental health and learning, focusing on how emotional well-being impacts students' academic performance and overall development. Dr. Todd Cunningham ... Read more

Self-injury refers to deliberate, self-inflicted tissue damage such as cutting or burning. Self-injury has reached alarming proportions among our youth; studies show that 14-24% of adolescents and young adults have ... Read more

This workshop provides an overview of role and function of case management in adult mental health and addictions services.  Participants will be presented with foundational concepts and skills required in ... 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

This conference will gather mental healthcare professionals from across Canada. Delegates will discuss a diverse range of industry topics, including care capacity and accessibility, as well as prevention and novel ... Read more

Join this transformative, evidenced-based, 2-hour training, that will uncover biases and shift perspectives towards people who use substances. Gain valuable insights into the negative effects of stigma and how this ... Read more

The focus of the training will be to examine how the principles of trauma-informed practice apply in the supervisory context.  The course will examine approaches to supervision and performance reviews, strengthening the team’s ability to implement trauma-informed care.  Approaches to incident debriefing will be explored, with particular emphasis on client and staff safety. Finally, supervisory ... 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

We are all influenced by stories. In some of these stories, we are active players; other stories are thrust upon us. When problems occur (as they inevitably do), “problem stories” have a tendency to overshadow other stories. A narrative counselling framework seeks to explore the numerous stories that shape and influence identity, problems, and preferred ... Read more

Through a series of digital events, we're bringing together our national network of partners to re-imagine the delivery of equitable healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Canada. Learn how to implement clinical tools into practice such as tip sheets, point-of-care forms, and monitoring charts. Together, we can increase preventative care action ... Read more

Critical incidents are situations that occur outside of our normal frame of reference and challenge us to understand and cope with what has happened. Critical Incident Group Debriefing (CIGD) is a short-term group intervention process that focuses on an immediate event. CIGD is one of several methods that may be utilized to lessen the likelihood ... Read more

Critical incidents are situations that occur outside of our normal frame of reference and challenge us to understand and cope with what has happened. Critical Incident Group Debriefing (CIGD) is a short-term group intervention process that focuses on an immediate event. CIGD is one of several methods that may be utilized to lessen the likelihood ... Read more