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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Introduction to Documentation

Chris Rouse

Accurate, clear, and ethical documentation is a vital skill for social service professionals, ensuring accountability and continuity of care. This interactive training workshop provides a comprehensive foundation in documentation and case note reporting, equipping participants with the skills necessary to write concise and professional records in community and healthcare settings. Emphasizing anti-oppressive and strength-based approaches,

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Introduction to Case Management

Chris Rouse

Case management plays a vital role in the helping professions, ensuring that service users receive the necessary services and access to the right resources to meet their unique needs and overcome challenges. This training workshop is designed to equip people who work in the social services sector with essential skills and knowledge to effectively support

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Understanding Hoarding – Part I: Theory, Trauma, Assessment

Chris Rouse

This workshop provides a foundational understanding of hoarding behaviour through a trauma-informed and person-centered lens. This training is Part 1 of a two-part series, focusing on building knowledge and assessment skills for those supporting individuals experiencing hoarding challenges. Participants will explore the psychological, emotional, and environmental factors that contribute to hoarding, including the role of

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ITC: Harm Reduction Beyond Basics – Live Online

Chris Rouse

Our Advanced Harm Reduction training course is an interactive workshop that connects core concepts like trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention to real-world situations encountered when working with individuals with a history or current experience of substance use. Harm Reduction is a care philosophy aimed at minimizing the physical and social consequences of substance

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Conflict Resolution

Chris Rouse

In this workshop, participants will explore the dynamics of conflict and learn how addressing it, rather than avoiding it, can lead to growth and stronger relationships. Participants will gain practical skills such as active listening, identifying personal and others’ needs in conflict, and using “I Statements” for clear communication. They will also learn strategies for

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (A.S.I.S.T) Two-Day Workshop

Chris Rouse

LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day, in-person workshop that features impactful audiovisual materials, discussions, and simulations. Trusted by professionals and endorsed by the World Health Organization, LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is the only workshop of its kind and is designed to be learnable by anyone. Updated regularly to incorporate the latest knowledge, LivingWorks

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