Ideal for Service Providers who want to better understand key aspects of family violence, or would like a refresher beyond the basics.

• When: Friday, February 27 (8:30 - 11:30am)

• Where: The Today Family Violence Help Centre (17724 102 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB)

• Fee: $39/participant

This participatory workshop builds on our core curriculum, incorporating information on the unique health issues, impacts and risks experienced within family violence.

Topics Include:

• Types of domestic abuse and the cycle of violence

• Power dynamics and coercive control tactics

• Brain injury, medication control and abuse, reproductive abuse, pregnancy risks 

• Family violence stereotypes and misconceptions

• Effective responses to family violence

• Barriers to leaving or accessing supports

• Charting for safety planning

This workshop is ideal for health care and medical service providers, or front-line agency staff who want to better understand these aspects of family violence and would like a refresher beyond the basics. Aiding in recognizing the need for support and referral to medical front-line or non-clinical healthcare staff.

Organization Bookings:

We can come to you! If you wish to book any of our workshops directly for your individual organization and staff, please contact training@thetodaycentre.ca