Promoting Wellness in Staff Teams: Conversations for Leaders

Virtual

The training will focus on the connections between emotional intelligence and productive leadership. Intentional, mindful and empathetic relationships are at the heart of effective leadership. Leaders need skills in supporting their own self care, so they can effectively meet the needs of those who report to them. Together, we will use strengths-based, solutions-focused perspectives to ... Read more

$90 – $110

Serving the Mental Health Needs of Persons with a Developmental Disability

Virtual

Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers and supports will gain a deeper understanding of the effects of mental health concerns as well as how to develop resilience and mental wellness. Participants ... Read more

$275 – $325

Serving the Mental Health Needs of Persons with a Developmental Disability

Virtual

Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers and supports will gain a deeper understanding of the effects of mental health concerns as well as how to develop resilience and mental wellness. Participants ... Read more

$275 – $325

Using Digital Storytelling in Trauma Informed Care

Virtual

Digital Arts in Social Work is a fusion of traditional storytelling techniques, modern digital arts and evidence based social work practice.  The use of digital arts in social work uses various forms of media such as audio, photography, music, narrative, text, or video to communicate and share stories and experiences.  A digital story is a ... Read more

$150 – $185

Serving the Mental Health Needs of Persons with a Developmental Disability

Virtual

Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers and supports will gain a deeper understanding of the effects of mental health concerns as well as how to develop resilience and mental wellness. Participants ... Read more

$275 – $325

Serving the Mental Health Needs of Persons with a Developmental Disability

Virtual

Applying a Trauma-Informed and Bio-Psycho-Social approach to care, participants will be introduced to the topic of developmental disabilities and mental health with a focus on Prevention, Assessment and Support. Caregivers and supports will gain a deeper understanding of the effects of mental health concerns as well as how to develop resilience and mental wellness. Participants ... Read more

$275 – $325

Using Digital Storytelling in Trauma Informed Care

Virtual

Digital Arts in Social Work is a fusion of traditional storytelling techniques, modern digital arts and evidence based social work practice.  The use of digital arts in social work uses various forms of media such as audio, photography, music, narrative, text, or video to communicate and share stories and experiences.  A digital story is a ... Read more

$150 – $185

Using Digital Storytelling in Trauma Informed Care

Virtual

Digital Arts in Social Work is a fusion of traditional storytelling techniques, modern digital arts and evidence based social work practice.  The use of digital arts in social work uses various forms of media such as audio, photography, music, narrative, text, or video to communicate and share stories and experiences.  A digital story is a ... Read more

$150 – $185

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder or Complex PTSD? Emerging Definitions and Treatment Directions

Virtual

The diagnostic criterion for PTSD used in Canada does not clearly identify how the effects of very early trauma can shape trauma symptoms. It does not account for the potential impact of abuse and neglect experienced between birth and age six on identity, emotion regulation and on how relationships may be formed and maintained.   This ... Read more

$150 – $185

Using Digital Storytelling in Trauma Informed Care

Virtual

Digital Arts in Social Work is a fusion of traditional storytelling techniques, modern digital arts and evidence based social work practice.  The use of digital arts in social work uses various forms of media such as audio, photography, music, narrative, text, or video to communicate and share stories and experiences.  A digital story is a ... Read more

$150 – $185

Using Trauma-Informed Care Principles in Supporting Intergenerational Trauma in First Nation Communities

Virtual

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

$150 – $185

Coping with Chronic Racial Trauma: A Black Professional’s Path from Survival to Healing

Virtual

Black people live in a world where Anti-Black racism exists in many constructs, creating chronic racial trauma. Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion are poorly executed organizational strategies that are not meeting the needs of Black and racialized employees; while systemic barriers, negative news cycles, and day to day lived experiences of Anti-Black racism actively threaten ... Read more

$150 – $185

Coping with Chronic Racial Trauma: A Black Professional’s Path from Survival to Healing

Virtual

Black people live in a world where Anti-Black racism exists in many constructs, creating chronic racial trauma. Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion are poorly executed organizational strategies that are not meeting the needs of Black and racialized employees; while systemic barriers, negative news cycles, and day to day lived experiences of Anti-Black racism actively threaten ... Read more

$150 – $185

Trauma-Informed Supervision

Virtual

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

$150 – $185

Indigenous Perspectives on the Mental Health of Children and Youth

Virtual

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

$150 – $185

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Virtual

Understanding the impact of trauma on development, identity and behaviours is imperative when providing support.  This training 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.  Participants will walk away with a toolbox filled ... Read more

$200 – $270

Confronting Suicidal Ideation and High-Risk Behaviour

Virtual

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

$120 – $150

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Virtual

Understanding the impact of trauma on development, identity and behaviours is imperative when providing support.  This training 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.  Participants will walk away with a toolbox filled ... Read more

$200 – $270

Trauma Informed Care: Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Virtual

Understanding the impact of trauma on development, identity and behaviours is imperative when providing support.  This training 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.  Participants will walk away with a toolbox filled ... Read more

$200 – $270