Private Training

Front Line Skills for Social Services

1 day

About this Workshop

Whether someone is working as a general helper, counsellor, or administrator, there are key areas that are essential to providing helpful, collaborative, and ethical services. This workshop provides the fundamental understanding and skills required for working with people in a helping capacity. Participants will learn core skills in the areas of communication, listening, service coordination, ethics, diversity, and promoting helper resilience. These insights will help to reduce employee burnout and turnover while also improving service delivery.

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A CTRI Training Coordinator will take the time to understand your goals. Together, we’ll find the right training that suits your organization’s unique needs.

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Step 2 - Pricing

Prices for private workshops start at $3,200 for a full day, or $2,000 for a half day. Final costs vary based on factors such as location, group size, and content customization. Contact us today for a detailed proposal.

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Once you’re ready to proceed, we’ll assign a facilitator and schedule the training. Your facilitator will reach out ahead of time to learn more about your group and tailor the workshop accordingly.

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Target Audience

This is an introductory level workshop intended for people in a wide variety of helping roles including social service and health care workers, social workers, support workers, school personnel.

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, and small group discussions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Identify skills for relationship building and effective communication in a helping role
  • Summarize important emotional and cultural awareness skills for helpers
  • List case management steps that fit within the parameters of one’s role
  • Plan steps for a trauma-informed approach that will enhance both client and helper resilience

Topics Included

  • Why do You Want to be a Helper?
  • Building a Strong Helping Relationship
  • Essential Emotional Skills
  • Essential Listening and Communication Skills
  • Strategies for Working with Differences
  • A Trauma-Informed Lens
  • Skills for Self-Awareness – Beliefs and Biases
  • Ethics in Social Services
  • Working with Other Systems
  • Advocacy and Empowerment
  • Staying Healthy in a Helping Profession

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