Ideal for professionals including:

• Family service providers

• Social workers

• Family support staff

• Program coordinators

• Community workers

• Healthcare providers

• Family therapists

• Nonprofit organization staff

• Duration: Half-day (4 hours)

• Interactive, comprehensive learning approach

• Mixed delivery methods:

  • Expert presentations

  • Case study analyses

  • Group discussions

  • Practical skill-building exercises

  • Reflective practice sessions

  • Cultural perspective-taking activities

Comprehensive topics include:

• Cultural variations in family structures

• Family roles and expectations across cultures

• Impact of acculturation on family dynamics

• Addressing personal biases and assumptions

• Building trusting relationships with families

• Involving families in decision-making processes

• Providing culturally-relevant support and education

• Overcoming engagement barriers

• Navigating language and literacy challenges

• Addressing cultural stigma and mistrust

• No mandatory pre-work

• Optional preparatory reading provided

• Suggested self-reflection activities:

  • Examining personal family background

  • Reflecting on cultural assumptions

  • Reviewing current family engagement practices

Registration options:

• Individual Registration: $395 (CAD)

• Early Bird (30 days prior): $295 (CAD)

• Group Rate (3+ participants): $345 (CAD) per person

• Organization Package (15 participants): $4,500 (CAD)

• Volume discounts available