This conference is presented by A Way Home Canada and the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness as the summation of their Making the Shift Networks of Centres of Excellence grant. Over three days, we’ll bring together researchers, service providers, lived experts, advocates, and thought leaders from Canada and abroad to mobilize cutting-edge research on prevention and ... 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, and in some cases, layered with the individual’s own trauma experiences, has a compounding effect on the individual/families and their wellbeing. With timely and ... Read more
This full day workshop will explore the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (FSPM), a radical approach to treating trauma and addiction that challenges the current models of treatment by deconstructing the ... 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
In this webinar, we will explore the transformative potential of Basic Income (BI) as a solution to intersecting challenges like poverty, health, food security, climate change, and more. Our speakers ... Read more
This webinar will explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be applied not only to help clients but also to support therapists in their own emotional well-being. By fostering ... Read more
This webinar will explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be applied not only to help clients but also to support therapists in their own emotional well-being. By fostering ... Read more
This webinar will explore how Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) can be applied not only to help clients but also to support therapists in their own emotional well-being. By fostering ... Read more
Join us for our second educational session with staff from the Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office. This session will cover the following questions and you will have an opportunity to ask ... Read more
This workshop provides an overview of role and function of case management in adult mental health and addictions services. Participants will be presented with foundational concepts and skills required in ... Read more
Children are often difficult to engage in counseling and are reluctant to implement skills learned in sessions. This can be frustrating and challenging, even for seasoned mental health professionals. Techniques ... 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
In recent years, researchers have begun to explore the potential use of hallucinogenic drugs in mental health treatment. This new attention has contributed to a rise in the popularity of ... Read more
The Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) provides free, confidential, in-person mental health supports city-wide from mobile crisis worker teams. TCCS supports Toronto residents 16 years of age or older and ... 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
Join this webinar to hear from experts in the United States and Ireland who will discuss harm reduction and recovery from substance use problems among Housing First tenants. The presenters ... Read more
Join us for our third educational session with staff from the Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office. This session will cover the following questions and you will have an opportunity to ask ... Read more
Joseph Lauren (formerly Joseph Grmovsek) is a compelling figure who transformed from being the first and still only Canadian to receive a Federal sentence of imprisonment for insider trading to ... Read more
Your local Human Services Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) is excited to present a full day in person conference discussing the alternatives to the criminal justice system in our community. The ... Read more
Often, we have activities we rely on to care for ourselves, yet we get stuck in routines, patterns and expectations where we cannot regularly invest in our own health 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 More, No Less: Brief Mental Health Services for Children and Youth" (Duvall, J., Young, K.,Kays-Burden, A.,2012). Narrative therapy ideas and practices provide therapists with ways ... 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 More, No Less: Brief Mental Health Services for Children and Youth" (Duvall, J., Young, K.,Kays-Burden, A.,2012). Narrative therapy ideas and practices provide therapists with ways ... Read more
Trauma and addiction often intertwine deeply, as trauma shapes how individuals experience and cope with substance use. This webinar will examine how various forms of trauma, including societal traumas like ... Read more
This two-day advanced DBT program is designed for clinicians who have taken a foundational training in DBT and are familiar with core concepts such as biosocial theory, primary change and ... 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
This training will focus on evidence-based interventions geared towards youth who use substances. It will provide background and instruction on therapeutic techniques for increasing youth engagement and strategies for addressing ... 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
Join Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam and Ian Patton to discuss the impacts of weight bias, stigma and discrimination of our mental health and well-being. This session will weave lived experiences with ... Read more
We invite you to join us on March 26 at 1:00 pm for an info session on Cohort 2 of Project TakeOff, a 6-month purpose-driven personal and professional development program ... Read more
Virtual care has become an integral part of delivering mental health and addiction services to children, youth, and families. While effective, many clinicians have expressed challenges in maintaining engagement and ... Read more
In this full-day workshop, participants will explore their understanding of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) by applying its principles to both their clients and themselves. Participants will explore the psychological ... Read more
In this full-day workshop, participants will explore their understanding of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) by applying its principles to both their clients and themselves. Participants will explore the psychological ... Read more
Join us at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, West 5th Campus for an event organized by the Human Service Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) of Hamilton. This event will give focus to ... Read more
This two-day advanced DBT program is designed for clinicians who have taken a foundational training in DBT and are familiar with core concepts such as biosocial theory, primary change and ... Read more
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