Greater self-compassion can improve our well-being in the workplace and in our relationships, and can help to prevent burnout. This session reviews science and research on the importance of self-compassion, and shares practices and techniques to strengthen our ability to be compassionate to ourselves. What you will learn: – The popular myths and scientific truths…
An overview of brain science and how it relates to stress and feeling overwhelmed. Includes ways to counter stress using polyvagol theory techniques and practices, windows of tolerance knowledge, and simple mindfulness practices for gaining control of thoughts and emotions. What you will learn: – Science-based explanations for feelings of chaos and overwhelm – Different…
safeTALK is a half-day in-person training that teaches participants how to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to support to help keep them safe. People thinking about suicide do not want to die; often, they are looking for a way to manage their emotional pain. safeTALK is an internationally recognized LivingWorks program…
Overview: The BC Social Service Sector plays a critical role in serving communities and individuals to build capacity and address systemic inequities. With a growing awareness and need for inclusive, resilient, and equity-driven workplaces, social service organizations and leaders have an obligation to foster and maintain psychologically healthy and safe workplaces. This is a proven…
The BC Social Service Sector plays a vital role in addressing systemic inequities and supporting thriving communities. Yet, one of the most underrepresented and misunderstood groups in our workforce—people with disabilities—remains overlooked. Despite making up at least 27% of working-aged adults in Canada, people with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to employment and inclusion….
Unlock your potential in a supportive work environment! Explore how psychological safety enhances wellbeing, creativity, and engagement while reducing stress and burnout. Join us to build a thriving culture where everyone can excel! Our self-paced online course provides a downloadable summary and a certificate of completion.<br> <br> Curriculum:<br> <br> Introduction<br> <br> Psychological Safety is…<br> -What…
In BC’s non-profit and community service sectors, supervisors are often tasked with onboarding and training new staff quickly — sometimes under urgent, high-pressure circumstances. With limited time, high caseloads, and complex service delivery models, it’s easy for new hires to feel overwhelmed and for supervisors to feel like they're “training on the fly.” The result?…
Leaders in BC’s non-profit and community service sectors are often called upon to speak — whether at community events, funding presentations, conferences, media interviews, team meetings, or internal trainings. But public speaking in this context isn’t just about confidence — it’s about connecting with people, communicating with clarity, and representing your organization's mission with authenticity…
In the world of non-profits and community service, the demands are high, and the resources are limited. Whether it’s time, funding, staff, or expertise — there never seems to be enough. As a supervisor or project lead, you’re expected to juggle frontline needs, reporting requirements, team support, and strategic goals, all while trying to make…
Workplace bullying and harassment incidents are real and often under-reported issues — not only among staff and management, but sometimes even involving clients, suppliers and other partners int he community. In community service and non-profit environments, where relationships and trust are central to your mission, these behaviours can be particularly damaging to team cohesion, service…
