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Children and Youth Workshops

Resilience in Children

Creative Strategies for Helping

Children can build resilience when they feel supported, safe, and understood. This training teaches creative strategies to help children develop coping skills and confidence.

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Build Resilience in Children

No matter what a child may be struggling with, when attempts at talking through a problem do not work, using alternative approaches for connecting will often prove more helpful. This workshop explores creative ways of engaging and communicating with children (ages 3-12) and their natural support systems. Participants will learn practical skills based on the expressive arts (play, art, drama) and integrative body-based techniques (mindfulness, sensory, and whole-brain activities) that promote and build resilience in children. Informed by attachment theories, developmental psychology, family therapy, and neuroscience, this training uses a variety of experiential exercises, role-plays, and interactive activities to enhance participant learning.

Learning Objectives

Understand the foundation of attachment for effective support of optimal childhood development

Describe ways to use play, expressive arts, movement, guided imagery, and mindful awareness with children

Illustrate how to help children and families undergoing natural transitions and crises

List steps to engage one’s own imagination, intuition, and ability to play

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Choose Your Format

Training options built for real-world needs.

Most Popular

On-Demand Workshop

Recorded workshop for flexible, self‑paced learning.

$269

/ per person

Start right away – no scheduling required

Learn at your own pace, in manageable sections

Follow along with a full downloadable manual

Earn a certificate and continuing education credits

Access anytime, on any device

Share access across your team for consistent learning

Private Training

Personalized training solutions for your team.

$3500 per day

/ starting at

2 day

Bring a facilitator to your team – onsite or virtual

Personalize content to your context and priorities

Focus on your real challenges and scenarios

Engage in interactive discussion and practical application

Align your team around shared language and approaches

Build skills that translate directly into day-to-day work

Additional Options

On-Demand Webinar

Condensed training in a video format.

Standalone written learning resource.

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Understand Resilience Foundations

Learn what builds resilience.

Recognize Risk and Protective Factors

Identify influences on child development.

Use Creative Strategies

Apply play, art, and storytelling.

Teach Coping Skills

Help children manage emotions.

Support Family Relationships

Engage caregivers.

Promote Confidence

Encourage positive identity.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals

Social services and community‑based professionals

First responders and emergency services

Health care workers and support staff

School and post‑secondary personnel

Leaders, managers, and supervisors

Human resources and people operations teams

Employees in corporate or business settings

Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What does this training cover?

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This workshop explores what builds resilience in children, identifies protective and risk factors, and teaches creative strategies – including play, art, and storytelling – that support coping and confidence.

Who is this training for?

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This training is designed for educators, social workers, counsellors, child and youth workers, and anyone who supports children's emotional development and well-being.

Why focus on creative strategies for resilience?

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Creative approaches engage children in ways that talk-based methods cannot. Play, art, and storytelling align with how children naturally process and communicate their experiences.

Does this training address family involvement?

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Yes. The workshop includes strategies for engaging caregivers as key partners in building resilience, recognizing that supportive relationships are fundamental to children's emotional strength.

Is this training available online or privately?

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Yes. CTRI offers this workshop in live, on-demand, and private formats. This is a popular training for schools and community agencies. Contact us to arrange a session.

Can this training be combined with other CTRI youth-focused content?

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Yes. This workshop pairs well with De-escalating Children and Youth in Crisis, Anxiety in Children and Youth, and Intervention Skills for Challenging Youth Behaviours.

Help Children Build Resilience

Learn creative, practical strategies to build resilience and strengthen emotional health in children. View training options or bring this workshop to your team.

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Available for Private Delivery

Certificate Included