Learning objectives for the webinar: • Raise awareness on childhood trauma/abuse and the long-term effects• Explore the correlation between childhood trauma and addiction behaviours• Discuss preventative measures and community involvements ... Read more

Lambert Kwok: is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and has extensive experience in the Canadian criminal justice system. He has worked as a Crown prosecutor and is currently ... Read more

“The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety - it’s connection.” Johann Hari, author and journalist. Why does having the support of a community affect a person’s journey to wellness? Join us ... Read more

“The opposite of addiction isn’t sobriety - it’s connection.” Johann Hari, author and journalist. Why does having the support of a community affect a person’s journey to wellness? Join us ... Read more

The social work profession in Canada engages with African, Caribbean and Black identified youth and families through a variety of sectors including, but not limited to education, healthcare, and child ... Read more

Due to white supremacy and colonialism, Indigenous people are incarcerated at higher rates than non-Indigenous people. This webinar will talk about the systemic factors leading to high incarceration rates, how ... Read more

Focusing on the relationship between mood management and the mind-body connection, sessions offer a combination of breathing, movement, postures and mindfulness. Participants will explore the physical, mental and emotional benefits of a yoga practice. Improving the mental, psychological and cognitive well-being in both adults and adolescents, yoga can be a positive addition to an effective ... Read more

This webinar is being hosted by the Canadian Housing First Network - Community of Interest and the Housing First Europe Hub. This is the second in the 2022-2023 International Webinar Series on Housing First! In this webinar, experts and practitioners from Canada, the United States and Europe will share their research, policies and practices on ... Read more

The prevalence rate of suicide in teenagers remains unacceptably high. Why? What are the warning signs and risk factors for suicidal behaviour in teens? What can be done to intervene? What role does mental illness play? What role does media (social media, television, movies, and etc.) play?This training will elucidate a clear understanding of how ... Read more

The Empowering Black Futures Series consists of three modules that explore the holistic impact of Africentric social work and community programming on Black youth and families. These modules will follow a webinar on the Foundations of Africentric Social Work (March 24th, 12-1:30 PM ET) providing foundational information on Africentric Social Work theory, practices and delivery ... Read more

Narrative therapy is a collaborative and non-pathologizing approach to counselling and community work which centres people as the experts of their own lives. A narrative approach views problems as separate from people and assumes people as having many skills, abilities, values, commitments, beliefs and competencies that will assist them to change their relationship with the ... Read more

Advancing anti-oppressive practice and responding to the needs of Black youth require awareness and actions to enhance individual knowledge and reflectivity, as well as systemic explorations of organizational gaps and commitments to anti-Black racism. This session will provide interactive exercises and case studies that address gaps in building ‘safer spaces’ for Black youth in Canada. ... Read more

This training will focus on supporting individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing challenges with their substance use and mental health. It will provide introductory information about concurrent disorders and challenges individuals may face in engaging with available treatments. Participants will explore the reasons why individuals use substances and increase understanding to better facilitate engagement ... Read more

The Empowering Black Futures Series consists of three modules that explore the holistic impact of Africentric social work and community programming on Black youth and families. These modules will follow a webinar on the Foundations of Africentric Social Work (March 24th, 12-1:30 PM ET) providing foundational information on Africentric Social Work theory, practices and delivery ... Read more

Are you curious about the emerging popularity of using psychedelic medicines in therapy? This webinar explores the history and use of different types of plant-based medicines, with a focus on Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. You will learn about the neurobiological effects of psychedelics, as well as their benefits and things to be cautious about. You will have ... Read more