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Animal Wellbeing for Organizations Providing Services to Pet Owners

The Animal Safety for Human Serving Organizations workshop, led by experts from the Toronto Humane Society, introduces social service staff to the human-animal bond and its significance in the context of human services. The workshop covers medical, wellness, and behavioral considerations for cats and dogs, offering proactive guidelines for pet safety in shared spaces. Participants […]

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Conflict Resolution

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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Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (Crisis Prevention Institute – CPI Training)

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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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills for Frontline Workers

This training workshop focuses on select Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills adapted for use in brief interactions with clients by frontline workers. Participants will learn effective methods for utilizing these skills, particularly in the areas of distress tolerance and emotional regulation. The course will include activities and worksheets designed to help integrate these skills into

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ITC: Harm Reduction Beyond Basics – Live Online

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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Introduction to Mental Health

This self-paced online training course is designed to provide learners with practical knowledge and strategies to support individuals experiencing mental health-related concerns. The course focuses on recognizing the signs and symptoms of major mental health illnesses, such as anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and substance dependency disorders. It also offers

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Confronting Anti-Black Racism (for Frontline Workers)

This self-paced, online training course is designed to enhance the ability of frontline workers in the social services and human services sectors to recognize, confront, and address anti-Black racism in their workplaces and communities. The course provides practical tools and strategies to help participants understand the historical and current impacts of anti-Black racism, particularly within

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Introduction to Harm Reduction

This self-paced, online training course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, tools, and strategies necessary to apply harm-reducing behaviors related to substance use in both the workplace and the broader community. The course will explore the social, historical, and cultural factors that influence societal views on substance use, emphasizing how stigma often acts

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Toronto Shelter Standards

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,

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Ethical Boundaries

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

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