An interactive exploration of the unique needs and barriers faced at different life stages by those experiencing family violence.

When: Tuesday, December 9 (8am - 12pm) AND Thursday, December 11 (8am - 12pm)

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

Topics Include:

• empowering participants to recognize and effectively respond to family violence

• learn to recognize the various types of abuse and the cycle of violence

• examine the role of power dynamics and coercive control

• challenge family violence stereotypes, stigma, and other barriers to family violence supports

• build confidence in offering empowering support to those experiencing family violence at key life stages: Children; Youth; Reproductive Abuse and Pregnancy; Seniors; Masculinity and Gender Roles

• learn about available community and workplace resources

Built around our core introduction to family violence, with activities, discussions, and case study work. This workshop will help service providers develop their skills in recognizing the ways that family violence may be experienced across the lifespan, and in supporting clients experiencing family violence at all points in their lives. No prerequisite training or background required, it is open to anyone who is interested in a deeper dive to get comfortable and familiar with this work.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Family Violence Across the Lifespan has changed curriculum from previous years. This workshop will no longer include sections on Newcomer, Indigenous, or Sex and Gender Minority communities and identities, as these topics will be presented within a separate workshop currently in development.

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