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, ... 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

Join us for a webinar about supporting the mental health and well-being of older adults. With 17% to 30% of older adults in Ontario facing mental health challenges, there is ... Read more

Randy McLin (he/him) is a paralegal/community legal worker with Scarborough Community Legal Services. His area of practice mainly consists of assisting clients who have been denied ODSP due to medical ... 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

Dr. Murphy is a physician, psychotherapist and hypnotherapist with more than 30 years of experience in the mental healthcare field. Clinicians who can benefit from this workshop, include physicians, surgeons, ... 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

Anxiety represents our body’s natural alarm system, signalling the possibility of danger. When this response arises too frequently or intensely and doesn’t match actual situations of danger, it can interfere ... Read more

Family violence occurs in every community and culture, and it has profound effects on every person involved. This workshop examines different forms of violence within family relationships, including psychological, emotional, ... Read more

In today’s complex world, most children and adolescents experience ups and downs and engage in challenging behaviours from time to time. However, these behaviours become problematic when they occur frequently and begin to impair daily functioning. The prevalence of emotional and behavioural issues in young individuals has surged, often without adequate support, leading to potential ... 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 will offer some ideas and practices from narrative therapy that can be utilized in brief therapy or single sessions with people who are experiencing impacts ... Read more

Stressed out? Overworked? In need of a fresh perspective? Welcome to your one-day creative cocoon; a place and time to experience the power of presence and intuitive artmaking. This retreat is designed for service providers and caregivers who feel called to reconnect with their sense of purpose through yoga, meditation, journalling, creative visualization, expressive artmaking, ... 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

This training will address the specific neuroscience of trauma and the intergenerational effects of colonization on Indigenous people in Canada. The historical context to Indigenous health care as it relates to intergenerational trauma will also be explored. Learn how trauma is linked to biomedical disease and addiction, and identify Indigenous paths to healing and resilience-building ... Read more