Current cultural stereotypes around hypermasculinity reinforce unrealistic expectations for men about their self-identity. The concept of a "hero's journey" offers a helpful narrative, focusing on strength through acknowledgement of vulnerability ... Read more

Understanding the impact of trauma on development, identity and behaviours is imperative when providing support.  This training will explore the neurobiology of trauma and its impact on those with a ... Read more

Who Should AttendEducation and Clinical Professionals: All education and mental health or healthcare professionals who work with children or youth including, but not limited to K–12 Classroom Teachers, School Counsellors, ... Read more

The effects of trauma bring many people to therapy. Some people are available for multiple sessions while others might engage with a therapist once or sporadically. In this workshop Karen ... Read more

The Waypoint Research Institute is excited to resume our annual conference series, starting with Integrating Science, Practice, Innovation, Research and Experience (InSPIRE) 2025. This conference aims to highlight and explore ... Read more

Through a combination of practical guidance, interactive exercises, and skill-building activities, participants will develop the confidence and competence needed to provide meaningful support and guidance to their peers, ultimately enhancing ... Read more

Join this interactive opioid overdose simulation workshop, using virtual reality headsets. The goal is to walk through the steps for recognizing and responding to an opioid overdose and administering naloxone ... Read more

Participants should have some experience working with 2SLGBTQIA+ populations and knowledge of terminology. Description: Working with youth in a mental health setting has a number of challenges on its own; ... Read more

In this training, participants will explore the current impacts of colonization specifically on Indigenous children and youth and how helpers with differing worldviews can come together to consider values, ethics ... Read more

Intergenerational trauma continues to manifest and to be evident in our First Nation communities, and in Indigenous peoples and families despite not directly experiencing the trauma. This trauma, passed down, ... Read more

The 12th Canadian Conference on Dementia brings together a group of national and international scholars to share clinically relevant, cutting-edge developments in dementia research. The biennial conference is organized by ... Read more

Shaping the Future of FASD: From Evidence to Action

This conference will focus on the critical importance of early identification and intervention for individuals with complex needs within the criminal justice system. With an emphasis on collaborative approaches across ... Read more

Please join us at the biennial CPRI Clinical Symposium on November 25, 2025, focusing on Complex Child and Youth Mental Health: Recent Developments, Resiliency, and Psychosocial Interventions. This virtual event ... Read more