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Family Violence Across the Lifespan Workshop (Full Day Intensive)

  • The Today Centre 17724 102 Avenue Northwest Edmonton, AB, T5S 1H5 Canada (map)

An interactive exploration of Family Violence impacts and needs across sectors, for Service Providers supporting those experiencing DFV.

  • When: Tuesday, March 17 (8:00am to 4:00pm)

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

  • Fee: $89/participant

A Full Day Intensive built around our core Introduction to Family Violence training, with activities, discussions, and case study work.

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 across life stages: Children; Youth; Reproductive and Pregnancy; and Seniors

  • Learn about available community and workplace resources

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.

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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 

Earlier Event: March 11
Family Violence: Spotlight on Technology Facilitated Abuse