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Wellness for Helpers

Wellness Strategies for Helping Professionals

Helping others can be deeply meaningful but also emotionally demanding. This training teaches wellness strategies that prevent burnout and support sustainable helping careers.

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Build Wellness and Resilience for Helpers

In many organizations it is common to find employees suffering from the adverse effects of stress. In the helping field, there are additional factors related to the nature of supporting people that can contribute to compassion fatigue or secondary trauma symptoms. Left unmanaged, stress can lead to unproductive patterns and result in loss of focus, motivation, and productivity. This workshop will help participants identify personal stress factors and introduce them to practical methods for successfully managing stress. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a personalized plan to repair negative effects of stress as well as accelerate their resilience.

Learning Objectives

Identify the causes and signs of burnout, compassion fatigue, and compassion satisfaction

List areas of strength and vulnerability in one’s own work wellness

Describe skills for reducing stress and increasing resilience

Identify areas of organizational health and vulnerability

12,500+

Professionals Trained

4.7 Stars

Trustpilot Rating

500+

Organizations Served

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Training options built for real-world needs.

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On-Demand Workshop

Recorded workshop for flexible, self‑paced learning.

$149

/ 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

Live Virtual Workshop

Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators.

From $299

/ per person

Learn from an experienced facilitator

Ask questions and get real-time guidance

Connect and learn alongside peers

Engage in discussions and practical exercises

Earn 6 CECs per day of training

Receive a certificate upon completion

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Personalized training solutions for your team.

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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 Burnout Risks

Learn warning signs of burnout.

Develop Self-Care Plans

Create realistic wellness routines.

Build Resilience Habits

Strengthen emotional coping skills.

Set Healthy Boundaries

Protect time and energy.

Support Team Wellness

Encourage healthy workplace culture.

Sustain Helping Careers

Plan long-term well-being.

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

FAQ's

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 the unique wellness challenges of helping work and teaches practical strategies for self-care, resilience, boundary-setting, and long-term sustainability in a helping career.

Who is this training for?

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This training is designed for counsellors, social workers, health care workers, educators, frontline staff, and anyone in a helping role who wants to protect their well-being and prevent burnout.

How is this different from the Vicarious Trauma workshop?

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The Vicarious Trauma workshop focuses specifically on the impact of exposure to trauma content. This workshop takes a broader approach to helper wellness, covering a wider range of burnout risks and self-care strategies.

Does this training include practical tools I can use right away?

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Yes. The workshop emphasizes practical, accessible strategies that participants can apply immediately in their personal and professional lives.

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 teams in high-stress helping environments. Contact us to arrange a session.

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

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Yes. This workshop pairs well with Vicarious Trauma, the CTRI Counsellors Retreat, and any content focused on sustaining helpers in demanding roles.

Protect Your Well-Being as a Helper

Learn practical wellness strategies that support resilience, protect against burnout, and sustain your helping career. View live training dates, explore on-demand options, or bring this workshop to your team.

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Available for Private Delivery

Certificate Included