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Certificate Programs with Decolonized Practices.

Choose from two 5 day in-person co-facilitated retreat experiences that weave Indigenous and Western together approaches to healing and support

I want to learn more!

Choose your path.

Giwiidabindimin – Responding to Trauma and Grief

(“We sit together”)

Focus: Trauma and grief support.

Topics Include: the impacts of trauma, common grief responses, and practical support strategies.

What You’ll Learn:

Practical tools and strategies for supporting others through trauma and grief, helping them understand these experiences so you can be an effective support.

Cultural competency and how to integrate Indigenous perspectives on trauma and grief, promoting a
decolonized approach to mental health support.

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Giwiidosendamin –Responding to Addictions and Suicide

(“We walk together”)

Focus: Addiction support and suicide prevention and intervention.

Topics include: counselling skills, harm reduction, recovery capital, and suicide intervention.

What You’ll Learn:

Addictions and suicide support skills that incorporate practical harm reduction strategies and approaches to suicide intervention and support.

A wholistic approach to wellness that incorporates body, mind, relationships, and spirituality, to ensure comprehensive support for those experiencing addiction and/or suicidal ideation.

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Our Approach

You’re not just learning, these are opportunities to connect and learn practical support skills.

  • Cultural and community-rooted practices: Smudging, sharing circles, and moments of celebration are woven throughout, creating space for reflection, connection, and joy.
  • Two-eyed seeing perspective: Both programs integrate Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall’s concept of two-eyed seeing, blending Indigenous and Western understandings of mental health support.
  • Co-facilitation: Programs are led by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous facilitators, offering a balanced learning environment.
  • Relational and reciprocal learning: You’ll be invited into a space of mutual support, where learning is rooted in relationship, story, and shared experience.

Is this program for me?

These programs are for anyone who wants to learn culturally relevant, trauma-informed approaches to helping and healing. Whether you’re a counsellor, social worker, teacher, or simply someone people come to for support, these programs are for you.

There is no need to take one program before the other, however we recommend you experience both!

 

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Want to bring these trainings to your community?

Want to bring these trainings to your community?

Step 1
Step 1 – Talk with us.
Our coordinators will understand your community or organization’s needs and find or customize the right training for you.
Step 2
Step 2 – We Build Connection.
Your trainer will reach out to tailor content for your context. Ensuring it is relevant and delivered with care.
Step 3
Step 3 – The Learning Begins.
Your community or team will learn practical strategies, giving them the tools they need to foster thriving communities.
Lets Talk!
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Will I receive a certificate?

Yes! We want you to proudly showcase all your hard work!

 

 

Contact Us for Your Training Needs

Learn how we can bring training to your community.

We Do Not Provide Crisis Counselling. If you are in crisis, please call or text the number 988 to receive immediate support.

Circle photo with blue background of Elliot Grisdale CTRI Indigenous Training Specialist

Elliot Grisdale

Indigenous Training Specialist
[email protected]
204-452-9199 ext. 112