Consulting

We envision a world where everyone is trauma-informed. CTRI’s consultation services can help you develop and implement strategies for workplaces, schools, or in your private practice.

Through clinical consultation, crisis response planning, critical incident group debriefing, disability support, suicide prevention planning, or violence risk assessment, we can help you discover your strengths and support you as you implement positive change, increase safety, and become more trauma-informed. At CTRI, we believe in a strengths-based approach. We choose to start with empathy and curiosity over judgement. Our goal is to help you create environments and connections where everyone can thrive.

The Consulting Services

We Offer

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Clinical Consultation

We can provide specialized clinical consultation for difficult cases or for those wanting to develop a particular aspect of their skill set.

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Crisis Response Team and Plan Development

To create a crisis response plan, CTRI will guide your group through a facilitated exploration and development process.

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Critical Incident Group Debriefing

Critical incident group debriefing is a process for dealing with the impact of traumatic events.

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Disability Support: FASD and Autism Consultation

A fresh perspective and analysis by well-trained eyes can open the doors to a host of creative, strength-based strategies.

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Suicide Prevention Plan Development

Can your school or community do more to reduce the possibility of suicide?

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Trauma-Informed Workplace Culture Assessment

Do you want to create a more trauma-informed organization?

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Violence Risk Assessment and Management

CTRI’s Violence Prevention Consultants work with organizations to create safe work environments.

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Contact Nathan Gerbrandt, Managing Director, to explore more consulting options. 

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We Have an Amazing Team

Meet Some of Our Consultants

Kimberly Enns

MSW, RSW
Kimberly is a Registered Social Worker, holding a Master of Social Work degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Her professional experience includes clinical case management, counselling, and group facilitation in the child welfare system for high-needs children and youth. She also has experience working with community-based programs for those…
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John Koop Harder

MSW, RSW
John is a specialist in the field of trauma recovery and has been providing crisis resources to agencies and communities for close to 20 years. He is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree. He is a co-author of our Counselling Insights book, and is the…
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Paula Hutchinson

MEd, PhD
Paula is an enthusiastic educator, trainer and evaluation consultant. She has worked in clinical, school and community-based settings in the areas of mental health, disability and challenging behavior with individuals, families and teams of healthcare providers. Paula regularly provides consultation with professionals and organizations on using a holistic approach to…
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Tom Walker

MSW, RSW
Tom has over twenty-five years of experience in the field of trauma, mental health and addictions within the social service sector and in private practice. His background includes working in front line, management and senior leadership roles. In addition to training with CTRI, Tom is a Human Factors Specialist with…
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The CTRI Difference

Here’s what people have to say about our workshops

The presenter was excellent. She made everyone feel comfortable, kept the interest level high, and was very empathetic.
Heather Oldfield
Supervisor, YMCA, Forest Glen Community Centre
The workshop was well-structured, timely, researched, and evidence-based.
Erica Tomkinson
Technician, Drug Awareness & Prevention, Western Quebec School Board
The trainer was EXCELLENT, engaging, and made all material directly relatable to the clientele.
Kirsten Bjermeland
Restorative Justice Coordinator, Nanaimo Region John Howard Society
The facilitator was very engaging and delivered the material in an ‘easily-digestible’ way.
Ryan Hopper
Addiction Worker/FNC Coordinator, iHuman Youth Society
Excellent presenter. She was engaging, informative, and inspiring.
Wanda Mattson
Senior Counsellor, Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville
The virtual training was great. I didn’t know you could do so many things with Zoom! It really helped that you were able to have the small discussion groups and the surveys.
Deborah Warring
Mental Health Lead, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
Great job making the material useful and accessible for varying levels of engagement and experience. Great workshop – very helpful for my practice
Dr. Heather Rudderham
ACCESS Clinician, Eskasoni Mental Health Service
The trainings went over well with our staff members, almost all sessions were at maximum capacity. The process of setting up these trainings with CTRI was smooth, they were always easy to get in contact with and made the process go smoothly (our first time)
Heather Hillier
Administrative Support IV, Alberta Health Service
The trainer explained things in the most understandable and engaging way I have ever seen. I loved every minute!
Lacey Dewar
Social Worker, Health PEI
We have been teaching the De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations™ workshop to staff and faculty. They appreciate the workshop and the opportunities for self-assessment because the knowledge extends beyond the university context to everyday life. Participants are also able to use the practical tools in a constructive manner to help manage potentially violent situations. While our university is a very safe environment, this workshop gives our staff a better understanding of violence and more tools to make the campus even safer.
Chantal Bertrand
Operations Administrator, Campus Public Safety, McGill University
The De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations Training has become an indispensable training program for our school board. Our team of behavioral consultants have followed the Train-the-Trainer program and are now offering the certification to all principals, teachers, teacher’s aid and other school board staff professionals. The feedback we have received is that the school staff now feels more equipped and competent in managing situations where student’s stress levels and anger begins to escalate without having to retort to physical techniques.
Josée Labonté, M.A.
Psychologie appliquée, MonAvenir, Conseil Scolaire Catholique
This was a highly interactive, respectful workshop, and allowed all participants to truly participate. It was very informative.
Vesna Benic-Mayer
Associate Senior Legal Counsel, Family and Children’s Services of Niagara
The presenter was excellent. They made everyone feel comfortable, kept the interest level high, and was very empathetic.
Heather Oldfield
Supervisor, YMCA, Forest Glen Community Centre
The workshop was well structured and researched, timely, and evidence based.
Erica Tomkinson
Technician, Drug Awareness & Prevention, Western Quebec School Board
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