Community Workers

Managing Safety in the Community: Strategies for Frontline Workers

This workshop is designed for social service workers, case managers, housing support staff, and other frontline professionals working in shelters, supportive housing, and community outreach settings. Participants will explore best practices for navigating safety risks and responding to crises while maintaining trauma-informed, ethical, and culturally safe approaches. The session will include interactive discussions, practical scenarios, […]

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Confronting Anti-Black Racism

This instructor-led training course explores the impacts of anti-Black racism in Canada and provides frontline staff with practical tools to foster inclusive and equitable service environments. Through discussion, real-world examples, and trauma-informed approaches, participants will examine the historical and contemporary realities of anti-Black racism and its impacts on individuals, communities, and mental health. Participants will

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Advanced Mental Health: Exploring an Intersectional Approach to Mental Healthcare

This workshop explores the concept of mental health, wellness, and illness through a person-centred intersectional lens. By focusing on the experiences of equity-seeking groups, the session examines the historical and current challenges these communities face, considering the etiology of mental health concerns from a social determinants of health perspective. Participants will learn how social identities

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Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (U.M.A.B.): One-Day Verbal De-escalation

This one-day Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour (U.M.A.B.) training program is thoughtfully created to support service industry professionals in understanding and managing aggressive or violent client behaviours. Our focus on verbal de-escalation strategies is rooted in compassion and respect. We honor the needs of both clients and staff while adhering to relevant legislation, mandated service

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Practical Applications of Accessibility Standards

Why are disability inclusion and awareness important? This training builds on the free online training offered by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and deepens participants’ understanding of how to apply accessibility principles in real-world settings. Disabilities come in many forms—visible, hidden, permanent, temporary, and intermittent. They can result from illness, injury, or

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Trauma-Sensitive Practice

This workshop provides an in-depth exploration of trauma-sensitive practices and how they can be effectively applied in various settings, with a focus on understanding the psychological, emotional, and physical impacts of trauma on individuals. Key components of the workshop include the impacts on individuals and the community, and the importance of creating environments that promote

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Introduction to Supervision

This workshop is designed for new or aspiring supervisors and covers the essential skills needed to be effective in a supervisory role, with a focus on both the theoretical and practical aspects of supervision. Participants will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement to ensure an open and safe learning environment. Full attendance is necessary,

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Advanced Documentation Skills

Building upon the ‘Introduction to Documentation Skills’ workshop, this advanced workshop will reinforce best practices while deepening participants’ ability to document effectively and ethically. The session begins with a review of key principles, policies, and legislation that inform how information is collected and recorded in social service settings. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises that

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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Do you feel restricted in helping clients and shelter residents with questionable motivation? Are the concepts of motivation, resistance, ambivalence, and compliance confusing? This training course explores motivation as an interactive process between clients/residents and counselors, offering practical tools to address key issues in counseling and support situations. Special emphasis will be placed on working

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Advanced Case Management

Building on foundational case management principles, this advanced training workshop is designed for social service professionals seeking to enhance their ability to support individuals with complex and multifaceted needs. Participants will develop strategic, evidence-informed approaches to case management, focusing on navigating systemic barriers, fostering interagency collaboration, and implementing client-centered interventions in resource-limited environments. Advanced Case

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Understanding & Managing Aggressive Behaviour (U.M.A.B.) Two-Day Workshop

This essential two-day training program equips frontline workers with the skills to effectively manage aggressive and violent client behaviour while adhering to legislative policies and service mandates. Through a combination of theoretical learning and experiential practice, participants will gain a thorough understanding of self-protection, disengaging skills, and physical intervention within the continuum of behaviour management.

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Stress, Compassion Fatigue, Burnout and Self-Care Training

This training workshop emphasizes the critical importance of self-care for helping professionals to maintain optimal health, prevent compassion fatigue, and avoid burnout. Participants will learn how to apply simple self-care tools to manage stress effectively and promote personal well-being. The training highlights the biopsychosocial-spiritual model, which emphasizes balance across body, mind, and spirit. Through experiential

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