For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations. This workshop is designed to ... Read more

Bringing Ourselves In: Creating Spaces of Welcome for 2S/LGBTQIA+ People is a dynamic training that contextualizes current issues experienced by minority sexual orientations, gender diverse and intersex people that engage with ... Read more

Bringing Ourselves In: Creating Spaces of Welcome for 2S/LGBTQIA+ People is a dynamic training that contextualizes current issues experienced by minority sexual orientations, gender diverse and intersex people that engage with ... Read more

Helping children work through adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is difficult but important work because they can have lifelong effects on mental, physical, and relationship health. This workshop provides a deeper ... Read more

Dementia is a growing concern, especially as the number of people who are affected by it increases. Given the changes and challenges people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia ... Read more

Working with individuals who have autism can be a very meaningful experience, but it is not without its challenges. With recent reports indicating that an increasing number of individuals are ... Read more

Handling difficult interactions on the phone is a challenging task, especially if the caller is in a heightened state of emotion. For many, the ability to navigate difficult phone conversations ... 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

In this foundational webinar, learners will gain a framework for understanding 2SLGBTQIA+ identities and terminologies, the experiences of Queer people, and concrete ways to be allies in their personal and ... 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, structured, and present-oriented form of counselling that focuses on problem solving and teaching individuals how to modify these distorted patterns of thinking. CBT is also ... Read more

Confronting Suicidal Ideation and High-Risk Behaviour has a particular focus on the human aspects of high-risk behavior seen from both the perspective of the client and the professional. This course addresses: research about suicidal ideation and high-risk behaviour, talking about suicide with clients and colleagues and suggestions for simple organizational shifts that could make for a ... Read more

Clients often enter our offices unable to relieve unbearable tension and stress of a specific situation or of their daily lives. Despite our best efforts, some clients do not respond to our attempts to help them calm. Sometimes, grounding tools that have worked in the past do not seem to make any difference. We must ... Read more

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aren’t just buzzwords – they are essential components of a healthy, successful workplace. Embracing DEI in your organization means supporting all aspects of a person such as race, religion, gender, etc., as well as deeper parts of an individual’s character like values, personality, and preferences. This workshop helps you identify ... Read more

Working with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or impulses is challenging, which is why a broad and diverse approach is needed to prevent and respond to the issue. This workshop explores various insights related to suicide intervention, with a key emphasis on life promotion. Participants will practice the skills needed to identify and assist those at ... Read more

Join staff from the Tour de Bleu Therapeutic Neighbourhood (TN), an inpatient evidence-based programming service available to all inpatients at CAMH, to learn about what this incredible service has to offer! The TN covers a variety of topics and areas of skill development to help aid in client recovery including fitness, recreation, vocational, health and ... Read more

This course is an immersive three-hour online journey that delves into the realm of neurodiversity and the adaptations of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) that can help you better support your clients. We begin with an introduction to ADHD, unraveling its multifaceted nature and exploring the subtle nuances of neurodivergence. Through an exploration of ADHD, it ... Read more