This two part, 8 hour webinar provides participants with an experiential and reflective opportunity to learn to support clients who hear voices, or experience other types of alternate realities (visual, ... Read more

The Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Care Conference aims to advance collaborative and integrated  practice of mental health care in Canadian primary and community care settings. Our scope includes intra-and inter-professional collaboration inclusive ... Read more

For those who work in an environment where there is potential for violence, it is important to develop the skills needed to defuse dangerous situations. This workshop is designed to ... Read more

This workshop is facilitated by an Indigenous trainer and blends a Western approach with her unique Indigenous perspective. Working with individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or impulses is challenging, which is ... Read more

A restorative justice approach works to repair harm and strengthen communities where wrong has occurred. It seeks to meet the needs of those harmed, while also considering the causes of ... Read more

Trauma is a wound that injures us emotionally, psychologically, physically, and spiritually. As a result, the impact of trauma can be far-reaching and enduring. This workshop provides an overview of ... Read more

Handling difficult interactions on the phone is a challenging task, especially if the caller is in a heightened state of emotion. For many, the ability to navigate difficult phone conversations ... Read more

At the end of this conference, participants will be able to: describe and integrate promising practices in mental health care for older adult populations;identify basic and applied research on the ... Read more

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

Due to limited resources or time, our role of supporting others as counsellors and helpers is often brief. That is why it is essential to have the skills to explore meaningful goals and achieve practical advancements in a short period of time. Solution-focused therapy (SFT) is a short-term, goal-oriented counselling approach that seeks to help ... Read more

An increasing preference for online counselling sessions has resulted in counsellors needing to learn how to adapt their practice to the online world in an ethical and professional way. This workshop provides practical strategies to enhance engagement and connection, and reviews best practices for online video counselling. Ethical considerations specific to the online counselling experience ... Read more

Mental health concerns will directly impact one in every five people. The remaining four will know a friend, family member, co-worker, or acquaintance that struggles with their mental health. It is essential that organizations build capacity to support those with mental health concerns because early identification and support typically lead to continued employee well-being. This ... Read more

We are all becoming more aware that gender diversity is not limited to a binary definition of male and female. There is more and more fluidity around gender and yet, at the same time, there is more prejudice and fear. Working with people is important but can be challenging as well as rewarding. Do you ... Read more

It is very common for anyone working in the helping profession to encounter ethical dilemmas. Ethics are at the heart of competent and effective practice for anyone in the helping field, particularly when managing boundaries and relationships. This workshop is designed to give individuals and organizations an opportunity to review common principles and standards for ... Read more

Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including those who engage with our organizations. Compassionate and trauma-informed care is essential to providing effective support and building sustainable services. Based on our book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this workshop explores five key principles ... Read more

Conference Presenters: Mike Franklyn, BSc, HBSc, MSc, MD, CCFPWiplove Lamba, MD, FRCPC, Dip ABAM, ISAM (C)Valerie Primeau, MD, FRCPC, OPA Executive, North Bay RAAM Physician Lead Learning Objectives:Upon attending the day, attendees will be able

This is an open enrollment public 5-day certificate program for those working in Indigenous communities & organizations. This program blends both Western and Indigenous perspectives, and provides participants an opportunity to develop a set of competencies for effectively responding to people experiencing trauma and grief.

People with gender and sexual diversities are disproportionately affected by structural barriers to quality healthcare, mental health challenges, and economic hardship. Research has demonstrated that the pandemic has accentuated inequities, impacting access to affirming care and resulting in challenges to the health, wellbeing and self actualization of many people. Practitioners working with 2SLGBTQI people need ... Read more