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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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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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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Many research studies highlight the ongoing presence of racism and oppression worldwide, including within Canada. A closer examination of personal and professional environments may reveal disparities in treatment, outcomes, and lived experiences among different groups. Is it simply “luck”? “Laziness”? “Just the way it is”? Through introspective exercises, group discussions, activities, and case
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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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This workshop provides an in-depth, practical exploration of Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) processes within Supportive and Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) housing environments. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) applies in high-support settings and how to balance tenant rights, housing stability, safety, and program integrity. The training focuses on when
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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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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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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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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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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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This workshop provides participants with a comprehensive overview of Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), the two primary income security programs for low-income individuals. Participants will review eligibility, application processes, ongoing requirements, and the mandatory and discretionary benefits available in cases of special needs. The workshop also examines recent program changes, the
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