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

This hybrid in-person (Kingston, ON) and on-line conference on Harm Reduction addresses an identified need to support harm reduction workers who are experiencing work related trauma and moral injury due to the worsening drug poisoning crisis coupled with rising poverty and homelessness in our communities. The content is informed by the participation and input of ... Read more

Harm reduction is an approach to help people explore their relationship with substances and behaviours. It works to reduce and mitigate damage and pain, and offers strategies to increase and promote safety, choice, and control. Harm reduction moves away from traditional understandings of “addiction” as a disease, and responses that are based on assumed morality ... 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

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 roles encounter this ambivalence in their clients, it is often interpreted as resistance and they may feel unable to respond in an effective way. By ... Read more

Embracing neurodiversity in your workplace means creating a more adaptable environment where everyone can thrive. And when you cultivate a culture of acceptance and inclusion, you tap into the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals. These include enhanced creativity, innovation, productivity, problem-solving, and collaboration. This workshop teaches you how to build a neuroinclusive workplace culture through ... Read more

Presented in partnership with the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN). The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network has produced a series of reports alongside people with lived and living experience of substance use and Public Health Ontario, to support community-based programs responding to the province’s growing drug toxicity crisis. This webinar focuses on the second ... 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

9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is a national helpline for anyone in Canada who is thinking about suicide, or who is worried about someone they know. Help is available by phone and by text, in English and French, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 9-8-8 calls and texts are answered by trained responders ... Read more

Many people who experience mental health concerns also live with an addiction. While working with multiple issues at the same time is complicated, recovery from both of these issues is possible with an integrated, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach. This workshop provides a framework for assisting people to move forward with healthy ways of coping. Participants ... Read more

A compassionate and trauma-informed approach to leadership is essential for creating healthy workplace cultures. Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including staff and colleagues. Based on our book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this workshop explores how to lead with a trauma-informed ... 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 and spiritual beliefs that shape their practice. Participants will identify and explore practices that focus on identity development, strength and culture-based initiatives and active and ... Read more