Vicki and Sheri Coburn delve into the newly revised De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations workshop from CTRI. This cornerstone training features a four-step de-escalation process designed to equip participants with empowering tools to support others during episodes of escalated anger. Sheri highlights the importance of a trauma-informed approach within this process, emphasizing how it builds confidence and success for helpers. Read More

Vicki and Krystel return for part 2 of their conversation on building multicultural skills into any counseling approach. In part 1, they explored cultural humility and intersectionality.  Now in part 2, they continue with culturally relevant assessment and intervention, creating inclusive language, addressing systemic inequities, and cross-cultural training. … Read More

Vicki sits down with Janelle Jackiw to explore anger and the new CTRI workshop providing tools for counsellors. They unpack the power of anger as a natural and righteous emotion that can also leave big impacts. Janelle describes the importance of learning the story behind anger and the cyclical patterns that can leave people feeling out of control. She also provides several immediate and long-term strategies that can help people take back control and develop the tools they need to repair relationships. … Read More