Understanding and Managing Mental Health - TRAUMA with Elisa

This training would be addressing support to your participants/ clients in the focusing on a trauma informed approach. It would be important for the staff to learn more about the impacts of trauma. I know it was explained that staff were looking into how to deal with addictions and mental health. I feel this is an important fact: 90% of addictions and mental health clients have experienced trauma. Areas we should focus on in the training:

• What does it mean to be trauma informed
• Understanding the impacts of trauma on clients and staff
• Self-awareness
• How to support clients and create emotional safety in working with clients
• Understanding and building resiliency

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June 15, 2023
Thu 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Please tell us if you are interested in this five hour / self directed on-line course: Introduction to Trauma Exposed Professionals

If you are interested please email: homelessnessccb@ottawa.ca

Introduction to Trauma Exposed Professionals (warriorhealth.ca)

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Introduction to Trauma Exposed Professionals – this course will take five hours to complete at your own pace.

Developed by Dr. Tim Black, R. Psych.

This course has been designed for providers in an effort to highlight the unique work environments that are considered routine for those who serve in our Canadian Armed Forces and Public Safety professions. The course will increase learner competencies in the Military/PSP - Civilian Divide, Military/PSP culture and will provide culturally specific clinical approaches to support the complex mental health needs of those who serve Canada at home and abroad.

Introduction to Trauma Exposed professionals was developed in partnership with the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families. The Atlas Institute builds strong community networks to create a system of the best possible supports and services for veterans, first responders and their families. Wounded Warriors Canada is grateful for their support.

This User Friendly course has 12 Modules that each include curriculum and a video. Topics: Stoicism; Culture; Organizations and the two Professionals; The Role of Structure and the BETR Model; The Trauma Formula,  The Structured Approach; The Trauma Line, Three Part Narrative; Self Care; Closing Thoughts

This is not a training program - FYI only
July 1, 2023
Sat 12:00 AM - 12:01 AM

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VIDEO's from Amanda Rocheleau on your "Resource Page"

THIS IS NOT A TRAINING PROGRAM. LOOK ON YOUR RESOURCE PAGE TO WATCH AT ANY TIME    Go to top black bar on the website choose 'My Account" then scroll down to  "Online Resources' see the tab for Videos.  mhttps://www.homelessnessccbtraining.ca/Resource

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July 1, 2023
Sat 12:00 AM - 12:01 AM

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Have a Safe & Happy Summer - no training programs in July & August

This is not a training program - FYI only
July 1, 2023
Sat 12:00 AM - 12:01 AM

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Understanding Grief as a Front Line Worker

To gain a better understanding of the situations that you encounter regularly that are both life giving, and life changing. 1) What specifically do Frontline Workers grieve? 2) How are Frontline Workers' grief experiences different from others? 3) Frontline Workers' 'burden' and 'emotional impact' of grief; 4) Secondary Trauma; 5) Disenfranchised grief and the Frontline Worker; 6) Recognition and Validation 7) Layers of Healing; 8) How Frontline Workers can 'recalibrate'.

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September 11, 2023
Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Conversations about Suicide with Breanna Pizzuto an ASIST Trainer

The ASIST program is not available virtually. Breanna is a Bronze Level LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST)trainer as well as an instructor of St. John Ambulance’s “Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace” course. She is is also an instructor of LifeLine Workshops’ “Assessing Suicide in Kids” (ASK). In this workshop, participants will explore the picture of suicide in Canada as well as warning signs that indicate someone might be having thoughts of suicide and how to respond.

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September 13, 2023
Wed 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Emotional Regulation with your Clients

Emotion Regulation.. This session is designed for staff who are working with people who have difficulty managing their emotions and who as a result end up engaging in self harm behaviours, suicidal ideation, and experiencing a high level of distress in their lives. It will also help staff to develop more understanding so they can assist their clients, in a practical and compassionate way, to get through their emotional roller coasters.

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September 14, 2023
Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Circles of Grief Support: A Guided Approach on How to Comfort Others in their Grief

Introduction to Grief ; Attachment and Loss; The Mourning Process; Effects of Loss & Trauma; Grief and The Family; Support ; Principals; Levels & Layers of Support

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September 18, 2023
Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (You need to attend all 4 sessions of 3 hours each on Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, and 12, 2023)

It can be challenging to support our clients to make positive and healthy changes in their lives, while also honouring their autonomy and choice. Motivational Interviewing is a widely used evidence-based approach in health, mental health, addictions, social services, justice, and developmental services. This program is a hands-on practical training that will help you develop your skills of reflective listening, empathy, resisting the righting reflex, communicating compassion, and honouring autonomy. Participants will leave with a new approach and specific skills that can greatly enhance their clients’ lives while improving their own work satisfaction and reduce burnout.

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September 21, 2023
Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Secondary Losses: The Domino Effect of Grief's Primary Loss

A residual effect from a primary loss, secondary losses are usually non-death related, such as loss of stability, financial independence, purpose, and support systems (to name a few). These secondary losses often go unrecognized with their significance overlooked, leaving people to at times feel ashamed, alone, invalidated, and alienated. This interactive session will explain the domino effects that occur after a primary loss. Participants to this session will learn how secondary losses are compounded to add to a griever’s overwhelming primary loss, in addition to learning about how they can better support grievers, equipped with an understanding of the intricacies of secondary losses.

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September 25, 2023
Mon 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Destigmatizing Sex Work and Working in Solidarity for Housing Workers

This workshop will examine the stigmatization, criminalization and marginalization of sex workers, the myths and facts, best practices for working with Sex Workers, conflation with human trafficking, legal issues and why PACE Society are advocates for decriminalizing sex work. 

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October 19, 2023
Thu 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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