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 ... 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 ... 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

A crisp introductory overview of the concepts and prevalence of co-morbidity in mental health through scientific and pragmatic lenses. Co-morbidity is not just an artifact of diagnostic frameworks but may ... Read more

This workshop is designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of recovery-oriented practice in community mental health and addiction settings. The assessment process is discussed using a recovery-oriented lens. ... Read more

The ability to thrive and manage life’s difficulties is greatly influenced by our mental wellbeing from an early age. Children and youth need supports in their lives to help navigate the challenges that come along with mental health, and to connect them with the necessary support and services. This workshop provides a general overview of ... Read more

Join us for an insightful discussion about how what we eat affects our mental wellbeing led by Kelly Matheson, MSc., RD. Kelly Matheson is a registered dietitian whose professional experience ... Read more

Helpers regularly encounter stories and symptoms of trauma in their roles. There is growing evidence that the impact of directly supporting others through experiences of trauma goes beyond burnout or fatigue. The toll of witnessing intense human experiences and emotions can contribute to a negative transformation of a helper’s own sense of safety, and of ... 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 understanding of trauma's effects on a child's brain and teaches practical strategies for supporting children and their caregivers. You will discover how to identify ACEs, ... Read more

The annual economic cost of mental illness in Canada is estimated at over $50 billion per year. The annual economic cost of substance use in Canada is estimated at nearly ... Read more

There is a 17-year gap between what we know works, and when it is actually implemented in the mental health sector. This gap is compounded by factors like knowledge inequity, that has excluded certain voices and forms of expertise in the development and design of mental health and substance use programs. Communities across Canada have ... Read more

Learning Objectives:  1.    Learn about the types of rental situations and renters’ rights therein 2.    Learn termination of tenancies by landlords, and how tenants can defend against eviction 3.    Learn about resources to help establish and preserve tenancies TOPICS TO BE COVERED INCLUDE: ·       General Information, Laws and Resources ·       Commencing a Tenancy ·       Maintenance and ... Read more