Training and Education
This training and education hub was created to help Edmontonians come together to support one another in living happier, more meaningful lives. Whether you're caring for family, friends, coworkers, or even strangers, we all play a role in looking out for each other.
These courses are designed to support your growth—whether you're a peer, a service provider, or someone just trying to help. Topics include mental health and addictions, suicide prevention, peer support, poverty and housing, parenting, and more. All trainings emphasize approaches that are fair, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and rooted in community values.
Understanding Human Connection – Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre
This group focuses on enhancing interpersonal skills through effective communication, conflict resolution, self-care, and strategies for dealing with difficult situations.
The Brain Architecture Game – Norwood Child and Family Resource Centre
This tabletop game builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development: what promotes it, what derails it, and with what consequences to society.
Foundation in Family Dynamics – Center for Trauma Informed Practices
This course will introduce you to the early work of the pioneers in the field of family therapy and expand on key insights that have influenced clinical practice throughout the world.It will also tie together elements from the fields of threat assessment and trauma response that are sometimes family-generated.
Microlearning: Maintaining Hope Course Series – Center for Trauma Informed Practices
This course series provides four individual courses that give insight into the idea and value of hope, and end with practical applications for how one can help others.
Anger Management Classes – The Family Centre
At The Family Centre, our anger management classes are designed to help you gain control over your emotions, transform your responses, and build a happier, more fulfilling life.
Fostering Resilience I: Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences – The Family Centre
In part one of our "Fostering Resilience" workshop series, participants will gain valuable insights into Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their profound impact on healthy brain development and body functioning.
Understanding Attachment: The Impact of Trauma on Brain Development and Behaviour – The Family Centre
We will explore how early attachment interactions shape brain development, identify various attachment patterns, and discuss complex trauma within the context of attachment.
Engagement Strategies Towards Ending Workplace Sexual Harassment - Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services
Explore what constitutes workplace sexual harassment and strategies to prevent it.
Brain Story Certification – Alberta Family Wellness Initiative
A comprehensive online course that provides knowledge around early brain development and how stress and trauma experienced in early life contribute to changes in the brain that can lead to physical and mental health issues later on.
Provincial Addiction & Mental Health Curricula & Experiential Skills (PACES) – Alberta Health Services
Learn how to support individuals struggling with addictions, mental health, and concurrent disorders.
Alberta Opioid Dependency Treatment Virtual Training (ODT) – Alberta Health Services
Learn how to support those struggling with opioid dependencies, from a healthcare provider perspective.