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 ... 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 ... Read more

This training aims to explore how trauma impacts children and families, how to best support these clients to identify myriad traumatic responses and encourage healing in the family system. By ... 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

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

Youth who are struggling with an addiction often resist attempts at intervention. While some youth are merely experimenting, others may have larger unmet needs that can lead to a negative ... Read more

Dealing with issues related to mental health in the workplace can be challenging and difficult to navigate. It is essential that organizations have the capabilities to manage mental health because ... Read more

While research on homelessness in Black communities is limited, those who work in the homelessness sector are well aware of the overrepresentation of Black youth among youth who are experiencing ... Read more

This training is designed for clinical staff supporting clients living with the impacts of complex trauma. Complex trauma is the result of repeated experiences of adversity in childhood (physical, sexual, and emotional abuse) without the ability to access the support of a consistent caregiver. Without access to a caregiver’s support, children grow into adults who ... 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

Black people live in a world where Anti-Black racism exists in many constructs, creating chronic racial trauma. Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion are poorly executed organizational strategies that are not meeting the needs of Black and racialized employees; while systemic barriers, negative news cycles, and day to day lived experiences of Anti-Black racism actively threaten ... Read more

Black people live in a world where Anti-Black racism exists in many constructs, creating chronic racial trauma. Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion are poorly executed organizational strategies that are not meeting the needs of Black and racialized employees; while systemic barriers, negative news cycles, and day to day lived experiences of Anti-Black racism actively threaten ... Read more

Substance use poses multifaceted challenges and often co-exists with experiences of trauma. Did you know: (Source: CAMH - Mental Illness and Addiction: Facts and Statistics) This training will focus on supporting youth clients who have experienced trauma and substance use with compassion. We will begin by reviewing general and foundational information on substance use. This ... Read more

Panel Discussion with Alex: Is a member of Walls to Bridges since 2014 and is an apprentice with the local 27 Carpenters Union. Alex is a certified peer worker; and an accountability coach with ‘Building Up,’ an organization which supports people facing barriers to employment. Has recently won the Toronto ‘Woman of Distinction’ award for ... Read more

The CSCH-OD Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis Workshop provides clinical training in both the theory andapplication of hypnosis in the clinical practice of medicine and psychotherapy for those who havenever practiced hypnosis. Based on evidence-based best practices, the workshop uses a combinedformat of lecture, demonstration and supervision to develop clinical hypnosis skills. Participantswill be taught how ... Read more