In-Person Workshops
Lateral Violence
Working Towards Solutions for Indigenous Communities & Organizations
Credit Hours (CEC)
Lateral Violence - Saskatoon In-Person - April 24-25, 2023; 9am-4pm Central Time
Early rate expires 04/03/2023
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
- List the types and severity of lateral violence
- Describe the stages of lateral violence escalation
- Identify styles of conflict interaction
- Summarize key steps toward a resolution process
Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.
Some of the Topics Included
- Types of Lateral Violence
- Escalation of Lateral Violence
- Working Towards Solutions
- Lateral Violence and Conflict
- Dealing with Misunderstandings
- The Intention Check
- Transforming Arguments
- Finding Your Interaction Style
- Anger Escalation Cycle
- Trigger Phrases and Gestures
- Different Styles of Communicating
- Communicating Effectively
- Preventing Lateral Violence
Target Audience
This is an introductory level workshop intended for anyone wanting to explore the various dynamics of violence and learn strategies for responding to and preventing it.
Terms & Conditions
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Trainer: Cindy Deschenes
Cindy is from the Kitigan Zibi and Kitiganik Algonquin communities in Quebec. In her career, she has worked with numerous First Nations and non-First Nations communities and schools. Cindy is a Registered Social Worker and her educational background includes a diploma and undergraduate degree in Addictions Counselling and a Master’s degree in Social Work. In addition to training with CTRI, she has a small private practice and is working on her PhD research in the area of mental health and wellbeing. As a helper, her approach draws on holistic, Indigenous worldviews and practices that have included storytelling, ceremony, trickster teachings, traditional games, and arts. She believes that although some of us may feel broken inside, we are never truly broken as we each hold four sacred gifts that enable every one of us to tap into these if we so choose. As a fun-loving, kind-hearted presenter and trainer, Cindy weaves her lived experiences and traditional cultural knowledge into her training, and believes in working with the shared wisdom and values of every individual in the room. Read blogs written by Cindy here.