Ideal for professionals including:

• School counselors

• Crisis response team members

• Youth workers

• Mental health professionals

• Program coordinators

• Social service providers

• Community support staff

• Educational intervention specialists

• Child and youth care workers

• Duration: Full-day (8 hours)

• Interactive, comprehensive learning approach

• Mixed delivery methods:

  • Expert presentations

  • Case study analyses

  • Crisis scenario simulations

  • Role-playing exercises

  • Group discussions

  • Skill-building workshops

  • Reflective practice sessions

  • Practical intervention planning

Comprehensive topics include:

• Types and signs of youth crisis situations

• Cultural factors in crisis experiences

• Trauma's impact on youth development

• Building rapport in crisis contexts

• Risk assessment techniques

• Culturally-sensitive support strategies

• Communication skills for crisis intervention

• Safety planning

• Coordinating with support systems

• Accessing community resources

• Managing vicarious trauma

• Self-care for crisis responders

• Facilitating smooth care transitions

• No mandatory pre-work

• Optional preparatory reading provided

• Suggested pre-workshop activities:

  • Reflect on personal crisis intervention experiences

  • Review current crisis response protocols

  • Prepare case study examples

  • Self-assessment of crisis intervention skills

Registration options:

• Individual Registration: $695 (CAD)

• Early Bird (30 days prior): $595 (CAD)

• Group Rate (3+ participants): $645 (CAD) per person

• Organization Package (15 participants): $8,500 (CAD)

• Volume discounts available

• Flexible payment plans