Workshop
Palliative Care Training for the Community: St. Albert
St. Albert Community Village #30 50 Bellerose Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, CanadaThis no cost, two-day, in-person training follows the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association Training Program which is recognized across Canada. It will give volunteers, caregivers and interested community members the confidence to provide quality support services in any setting, whether…
COMPASS for the Caregiver
St. Albert Community Village #30 50 Bellerose Drive, St. Albert, Alberta, CanadaCaregiving can be stressful, isolating and overwhelming. It can have a negative impact on the caregiver’s physical and mental health. That’s why our award-winning COMPASS for the Caregiver program helps caregivers balance their own well-being with the challenges of caregiving.…
Vicarious Trauma – Strategies for Resilience
OnlineHelpers regularly encounter stories and symptoms of trauma in their roles. There is growing evidence that the impact of directly supporting others through experiences of trauma goes beyond burnout or fatigue. The toll of witnessing intense human experiences and emotions…
Navigating Difficult Client Relationships
OnlineFor those who work in a helping role, it can be very challenging when clients are vulnerable, stressed-out, or quick to engage in conflict. Complicating matters is that difficult dynamics in the relationship are often amplified by different styles of…
Trauma-Informed Care – Building a Culture of Strength
OnlineTrauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including those who engage with our organizations. Compassionate and trauma-informed care is essential to providing effective support and building sustainable services. Based…