It is well-known that saying the N-word is harmful but addressing it when you overhear someone say it is difficult to say the least. When we are uncomfortable or worried about saying the wrong thing, we are not likely to address it. This can cause harm or set the stage for a reoccurrence, even though ... Read more
Treating Trauma and Concurrent Substance Use in Adolescents will focus on a new, evidence-based model for treating youth trauma and trauma-related issues and concurrent substance use provides a positive, present-focused approach that differs from traditional addictions models. Youth and young adults who are accessing services for PTSD, ADHD, anxiety or depression may be using substances ... Read more
Treating Trauma and Concurrent Substance Use in Adolescents will focus on a new, evidence-based model for treating youth trauma and trauma-related issues and concurrent substance use provides a positive, present-focused approach that differs from traditional addictions models. Youth and young adults who are accessing services for PTSD, ADHD, anxiety or depression may be using substances ... Read more
Amidst rising anti-2SLGBTQIA+ backlash, rights rollbacks, family rejection, exclusion, hate and violence, many Rainbow youth disproportionately experience trauma related to their gender and sexual identities. These impacts are exacerbated for trans/gender diverse youth, those not at binary ends of gender/sexuality identity spectrums, and those experiencing multiple layers of marginalization related to their intersecting identities. Rainbow ... 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
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
Research and publications from several sources will bring together key understandings that will address topics such as stigma, grief and loss, trauma, and aggression toward caregivers. This includes research completed by Dr. Dorothy Badry on grief and loss associated with caring for individuals with FASD which can be generalized to other disabilities and mental health ... 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
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
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
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
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 wellness. Using mindfulness and self compassion strategies, we will examine self care and wellness and work together to inform what will be supportive for you. ... 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 wellness. Using mindfulness and self compassion strategies, we will examine self care and wellness and work together to inform what will be supportive for you. ... Read more
Understanding the impact of trauma on development, identity and behaviours is imperative when providing support. This training, Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities will explore the neurobiology of trauma and its impact on those with a developmental disability and/or mental health problems. It will offer a reframing of behaviours through a trauma-informed lens. ... Read more
Substantial research supports the importance of one’s personal narrative in overcoming challenging experiences, including life transitions and trauma. This training is designed to deepen participants understanding of how journaling can support the psychotherapeutic process. Multiple therapeutic modalities, including narrative therapy and trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT) use the personal narrative as part of psychotherapy. This training begins ... Read more
The STAIR model is a skills-focused approach designed to develop and strengthen emotion regulation, interpersonal skills while promoting resiliency. Participants will address how “loss” shows up in trauma survivors, and it will enhance skill building resources to provide “safety” for clients. With a Critical Race Theory lens, participants will further examine how prejudice and complex ... Read more
Effective leadership requires not only attention to the needs of others but also a commitment to nurturing one’s own mental and emotional health. This workshop, “Compassionate Leadership: Fostering Self-Care and Well-Being in Staff Teams and Organizations” will provide practical tools for leaders to incorporate mindfulness into their daily routines, helping to reduce stress, prevent burnout, ... Read more
In this training, Indigenous Perspectives on the Mental Health of Children and Youth, 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 ... Read more
In this training, Indigenous Perspectives on the Mental Health of Children and Youth, 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 ... Read more