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

An in-depth look at harm reduction as a foundational model for health and social services. This interactive multimedia workshop will invite participants to engage in several core principles that comprise harm reduction as related to substance use. Through large and small group discussions and various group and individual exercises, participants will cultivate a more concrete ... 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 your organization. We explore intersectional identities, social determinants, systemic bias, issues related to gender identity and expression, and how to create welcoming spaces and more ... Read more

In this workshop, participant's will:

Please join us at our fifth annual London & Region FASD Virtual Conference 2024. This virtual educational conference connects clinicians, researchers, experts, social and support workers, and the fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) community to share current research and resources, facilitate dialogue, and promote advocacy. This conference is ideal for researchers, medical and allied health professionals, ... Read more

This is the 11th annual National Conference on Ending Homelessness. Over 85% of people who attend make a change in their community's response to homelessness because of something they learned at one of our conferences. Hosting the conference in Ottawa is also an opportunity to advocate for the key policy changes that will end homelessness ... Read more

This course is an immersive four-hour 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 will ... Read more

The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health’s (CICMH) Annual Conference is an opportunity for stakeholders in post-secondary mental health across Ontario and Canada to come together, connect over their ... Read more

Immerse yourself in the world of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) with this comprehensive introduction. This workshop will provide access to practical tools and exercises for immediate application in your professional ... Read more

Our conference is a multi-track event featuring sessions that appeal to the many professionals working with individuals who have sustained a brain injury, as well as survivors and family members ... Read more