* See also "Tomorrow Does Not Exist" Working with folk who are perpetually angry and profoundly stuck  offered in the same location the next day. These two workshops were developed as a single event but are presented here to work independently to allow great access for participants. Register for one or both. Please register separately.   

Trauma & Addiction - Practical Tools
For General Helping Professionals. 
 A Dynamic Blend Of Reflection, Room Discussion And Delivery  of Tools .  We endeavour to adapt the information to your unique work environment.
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     Wednesday, October 19, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Travelodge Airlane Hotel
698 West Arthur Street,
Thunder Bay, ON P7E 5R8
145 + hst per person   

• Receive a set of practical, usable tools that help you be more comfortable and effective in your work
• Be able to share the tools with colleagues
• Have more hope, focus, skill and patience.

 
The Tools:         
           " ... easy to remember  ~  easy to use  ~  holistic  ~  helpful  ~  respectful " from evaluations

• Developed in direct conversation with consumers by workers like you at over 70 panel discussions
• Designed to empower your client in safe and healthy ways
• Presented with background and tips on how to work with the issue from start to finish
• Come with language suggestions from consumers

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" At CAST Canada workshops there is as much affirming as informing.
It is a respctful, empowering environment."

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What will be covered? A sample:

   " Just What Is Addiction?"  - A unique stance, honouring the complexity of your work
   " What is the role of trauma, loss and unresolved grief in addictions?"  - As above, unique & honouring
   " Applied Harm Reduction” - Learn what worked from the consumer perspective
   " The Nature of Cravings"  - Important information to help you understand & empower your client
   “ Supporting Abstinence”  - Easy to share strategies and tools that benefit the client immediately
   “ The Role of Relapse" - Learn to approach this volatile but common event in a productive way.

 Who Should Attend?
Any frontline worker or helping professional who works with clients with addiction and/or trauma issues. The day is popular with all Ontario Works workers and staff, shelter and housing support workers , ODSP and Children's Aid workers, therapists, counselors, correctional, probation and parole officers, professors and students, EAP professionals, all hospital staff, all outreach, educators, occupational therapists, emergency room social workers ....

 The Organic Origin of the "Practical Tools"
Over the last 6 years CAST Canada has held more than 80 Consumer Panel discussions. Over 2,000 Ontario frontline workers worked directly with CAST Canada volunteer consumers to identify this concept of “Tomorrow Does Not Exist” and worked together to develop the tools from the positive experience of the consumers. 

PARTICIPATION LIMITED TO 44 PEOPLE
IN-HOUSE SESSIONS AVAILABLE

Questions?     regehr@cast-canada.ca  or   1-705-749-6145