This workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the Seeking Safety model, a highly effective and evidence-based approach for the concurrent treatment of trauma and substance use. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the model’s core principles—safety, integrated treatment, and empowerment—and learn how to apply them in diverse clinical settings. The workshop provides practical tools […]
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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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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The CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (3rd Edition) training course prepares participants to effectively prevent and de-escalate medium to high-risk behaviors using non-restrictive methods. Designed for individuals working in the shelter, housing, and homelessness sectors, this course is taught by CPI Certified Instructors who follow the Toronto Shelter Standards hands-off policy. We do NOT teach physical holds,
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This self-paced online course is designed to support direct service professionals in the housing and homeless sector with establishing and maintaining professional boundaries within an ethical framework. Focusing on both the relationship with service consumers and interactions with co-workers, the course will equip learners with the tools needed to navigate complex ethical situations and maintain
Why are Shelter Standards important? This course will explore the structure of the shelter system in Toronto and provide an in-depth examination of the Shelter Standards, with a focus on common issues encountered by individuals working in or with the shelter system. The course will cover topics such as service delivery, client responsibilities, access requests,
