Attending to a Crisis

Youth and families can experience a crisis for a variety of reasons. Understanding how trauma impacts young people and their families can help us better prevent and respond to escalated situations. This 3-hour interactive workshop will help attendees better understand the connection between a young...

With the increase in suicidal ideation and attempts as well as death by suicide, we are urged to reconsider assessing and attending to the level of risk for young people in our care (Westers & Plener, 2020). As providers, we can attend to both risk and protective factors early in services to support...

This is a 2-part training series designed to increase Family Peer Advocate’s precision in delivering support to parents that is family-centered, strength-based, and resolution-focused. Part Two begins with an immersive exercise that reminds us of approaches that are productive and those that are...

This is a 2-part training series designed to increase Family Peer Advocate’s precision in delivering support to parents that is family-centered, strength-based, and resolution-focused.  Part One will explore the complexity of working with families who are frequently managing crises large and sma...

When considering the implementation of a trauma-informed care (TIC) approach to service delivery, the principle of Safety is often neglected. Creating a trauma-informed environment entails attending to both the psychological and physical safety of service providers and recipients. This interactive w...