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Professional Development Training helps an agency or organization improve their professional knowledge, competence, skills and effectiveness in the area of mental wellness, both on a personal level and for the betterment of the staff’s relationship with their clientele. Staff development opportunities help build confidence, decrease rates of burnout and allow employers and employees alike to recognize and address signs of mental health issues in the workplace.
The Professional Development and Training Sessions listed are examples of some of the courses most often requested from Tacit. If your organization has an issue that you would like addressed through a psycho-educational training format, just let us know and Tacit Knowledge can create a Training that will meet your needs.
All Training Sessions are available in an On-Line Format at no additional cost - each staff member just needs access to a computer or laptop to participate. Tacit Knowledge uses the Zoom paid platform - this is an encrypted site, and is PIPEDA/PHIPPA compliant.
Half or full days; Evenings; or Lunch-and-Learn sessions are available.
Training Sessions provided by Tacit Knowledge qualify for Continuing Education Credits (approved through the CPCA).
Tacit Knowledge is available to travel to locations outside of the Edmonton area for the provision of any Professional Development Training Session as well.
All Training Sessions are available in an On-Line Format at no additional cost - each staff member just needs access to a computer or laptop to participate. Tacit Knowledge uses the Zoom paid platform - this is an encrypted site, and is PIPEDA/PHIPPA compliant.
Half or full days; Evenings; or Lunch-and-Learn sessions are available.
Training Sessions provided by Tacit Knowledge qualify for Continuing Education Credits (approved through the CPCA).
Tacit Knowledge is available to travel to locations outside of the Edmonton area for the provision of any Professional Development Training Session as well.
1) Mental Health First Response Training – Recognizing and Dealing with Mental Health Issues
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One in 4 Canadians struggle with a mental illness. Early detection and support are the key factors in preventing a life long battle with mental health problems. MH First Response Training teaches participants how to recognize the warning signs of mental health issues and provides supportive strategies for assisting people who are experiencing a mental health crisis. This is an excellent Training session for anyone who works with the general public or who is interested in developing a basic understanding of the most common Mental Health issues that are prevalent in today's society. Training sessions can be a half day, a full day or two days in length.
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2) True Colours: Finding Success by Celebrating Individual Differences
True Colours is a fun and interactive way for participants to increase communication skills and personal awareness and success. Sessions (of various lengths) help participants better understand and appreciate the differences in family and workplace teams; enhance communication and problem solving strategies; and increase effectiveness and productivity within any system or organization. True Colours develops individualized tools within participants as they learn to deal differently with conflict, enhance inter-personal relationships (at work and in personal lives), and build positive self-esteem.
True Colours is a fun and interactive way for participants to increase communication skills and personal awareness and success. Sessions (of various lengths) help participants better understand and appreciate the differences in family and workplace teams; enhance communication and problem solving strategies; and increase effectiveness and productivity within any system or organization. True Colours develops individualized tools within participants as they learn to deal differently with conflict, enhance inter-personal relationships (at work and in personal lives), and build positive self-esteem.
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3) Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work
Research has shown us that all couples face a 50% chance of failure in their relationships. Based on the work of the Gottman Institute, this Seminar provides couples with the understanding and practical skills needed to overcome the challenges that arise in any relationship. It provides couples with the opportunity to practice strengthening the foundation of their connection, so they can successfully navigate many happy years together. This course is not a couple’s therapy program – it is designed as a working retreat for partners (newly together, or married for years) to address issues with one another, and not with the entire group. |
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4) ABC - A 3 Prong Approach to Successfully Coping With Any Mental Health Issue
Whether it’s learning with to live with a mental health diagnosis, or trying to find ways to cope with the wide variety of mental health challenges (anxiety, depression, grief, anger, etc) that we all face at some point in life, this session increases a participant’s understanding of the ABC’s – the 3 strategic approaches - that will help an individual stabilize and thrive: Avoid the Triggers; Be in the Feeling; and Cope with the Impacts. Participants will be introduced to tools that will help them embrace all 3 of the ABC’s, so they are better equipped when selecting the strategy that is most effective for them in the moment.
Whether it’s learning with to live with a mental health diagnosis, or trying to find ways to cope with the wide variety of mental health challenges (anxiety, depression, grief, anger, etc) that we all face at some point in life, this session increases a participant’s understanding of the ABC’s – the 3 strategic approaches - that will help an individual stabilize and thrive: Avoid the Triggers; Be in the Feeling; and Cope with the Impacts. Participants will be introduced to tools that will help them embrace all 3 of the ABC’s, so they are better equipped when selecting the strategy that is most effective for them in the moment.
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5) Dealing With Difficult Feelings
This session increases the basic understanding of the different types of difficult emotions (like depression, anxiety, etc) that create sometimes seemingly insurmountable challenges and isolation for those dealing with these issues – and for their friends, family, and colleagues at work. Participants learn about a variety of fundamental strategies and mindfulness techniques that can be used to empower those who struggle with any difficult emotion – these tools are useful for all ages. This session pairs nicely with the next one, or can be used as a stand alone training as well. |
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6) Anxiety/Depression – 50 On-The-Spot Strategies for Managing Successfully
There is no one-size-fits-all instant fix for feelings of trauma, stress, anxiety and depression—but there are lots of strategies that can help. This session equips participants with hands-on, in-the-moment ways to cope with these feelings as they are happening. Quick-paced and experiential, attendees will be provided with an arsenal of tools for feeling better fast. This is an ideal session for an individuals are challenged with their own difficult feelings or for those who are supporting others who are struggling (as a counsellor, teacher, social worker, colleague, friend or family member). This course can be taken on its own, or as Part 2 for the Dealing With Difficult Feelings course.
There is no one-size-fits-all instant fix for feelings of trauma, stress, anxiety and depression—but there are lots of strategies that can help. This session equips participants with hands-on, in-the-moment ways to cope with these feelings as they are happening. Quick-paced and experiential, attendees will be provided with an arsenal of tools for feeling better fast. This is an ideal session for an individuals are challenged with their own difficult feelings or for those who are supporting others who are struggling (as a counsellor, teacher, social worker, colleague, friend or family member). This course can be taken on its own, or as Part 2 for the Dealing With Difficult Feelings course.
7) 100 Quick Fixes for Anxiety and Depression
Designed both as a stand-alone session or as a Part 2 session with Dealing With Difficult Feelings, this course provides participants with 100 different easy-to-use and quick result strategies, effective for people of all ages, to help effectively manage feelings of anxiety and/or depression in the moment, as they are happening. This session does not provide a foundational understanding of why these strategies work so well. Rather, the session is designed to offer participants a diverse variety of coping methods to use in any situation (when they are alone or in public; when they have 5 minutes or 1 hour to deal with the feelings; etc).
8) Mental Health and The Tween/Teen Age Brain
This session has been designed with school staff in mind, and teaches participants how to understand and effectively support students who are faced with the mental health challenges that most often interrupt their academic success (anxiety, depression, eating disorders, NNSI). Participants enhance their learning with regard to the essential components necessary for the psychological support of the developing brain, while still finding ways to be able to meet the academic needs of the students in the class.
Designed both as a stand-alone session or as a Part 2 session with Dealing With Difficult Feelings, this course provides participants with 100 different easy-to-use and quick result strategies, effective for people of all ages, to help effectively manage feelings of anxiety and/or depression in the moment, as they are happening. This session does not provide a foundational understanding of why these strategies work so well. Rather, the session is designed to offer participants a diverse variety of coping methods to use in any situation (when they are alone or in public; when they have 5 minutes or 1 hour to deal with the feelings; etc).
8) Mental Health and The Tween/Teen Age Brain
This session has been designed with school staff in mind, and teaches participants how to understand and effectively support students who are faced with the mental health challenges that most often interrupt their academic success (anxiety, depression, eating disorders, NNSI). Participants enhance their learning with regard to the essential components necessary for the psychological support of the developing brain, while still finding ways to be able to meet the academic needs of the students in the class.
9) The 4 Key Foundations Essential for a Healthy Life – Coping with Stress
In a fast paced, hectic world it can often be difficult to know how to achieve the healthy balance required to feel good and be successful on a daily basis, no matter what stress one might be facing. This Wellness session increases a participant’s understanding of how the 4 key foundational elements (sleep, nutrition, hydration and activity) are so necessary for maintaining a healthy balance in a hectic life, and helps participants integrate these elements into their daily lives so that balance can be achieved regularly.
In a fast paced, hectic world it can often be difficult to know how to achieve the healthy balance required to feel good and be successful on a daily basis, no matter what stress one might be facing. This Wellness session increases a participant’s understanding of how the 4 key foundational elements (sleep, nutrition, hydration and activity) are so necessary for maintaining a healthy balance in a hectic life, and helps participants integrate these elements into their daily lives so that balance can be achieved regularly.
10) Understanding and Living with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Did you know that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) does not just happen in the winter? Did you know that SAD affects women more than men? More than 20% of our population suffers from various degrees of SAD, at different times throughout the year. Early recognition and appropriate support/treatment for SAD is the key to assuring that the Disorder does not worsen or become a regularly happening cycle in one’s life. This session explains what we know about SAD and provides participants with strategies to help lessen the negative impact on those who face it yearly.
Did you know that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) does not just happen in the winter? Did you know that SAD affects women more than men? More than 20% of our population suffers from various degrees of SAD, at different times throughout the year. Early recognition and appropriate support/treatment for SAD is the key to assuring that the Disorder does not worsen or become a regularly happening cycle in one’s life. This session explains what we know about SAD and provides participants with strategies to help lessen the negative impact on those who face it yearly.
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11) Dear Brain - I NEED Sleep!
A good night’s sleep is an essential foundation for a productive and successful day. Sleep is the building block upon which we can create healthy coping mechanisms for dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and stress. But truly restful and energizing sleep can be an elusive thing. This session helps participants learn ways they can address common sleep disturbance issues and create an atmosphere for deep, healing slumber, so they can wake up refreshed and ready to face whatever their day may bring. |
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12) Are Others Picking Up What You Are Putting Down?
Have you ever wondered why the message you are sending is not always the message that is received by another person? Whether we are at work, with our family members and friends, or in our partner relationships, the art of successful communication requires a wide variety of skills and assessment strategies. This session helps participants enhance their own abilities and understand better the barriers and pitfalls of the communication process.
Have you ever wondered why the message you are sending is not always the message that is received by another person? Whether we are at work, with our family members and friends, or in our partner relationships, the art of successful communication requires a wide variety of skills and assessment strategies. This session helps participants enhance their own abilities and understand better the barriers and pitfalls of the communication process.
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13) Fighting Fairly: Finding the Win/Win
Dealing with conflict is a part of everyday life. When these moments of disagreement or difference of opinion arise, most people just want to be heard, to be respected and to be treated fairly. This session teaches participants why conflict is necessary - how to argue effectively and respectfully – and how to make every moment of conflict result in a win/win situation. |
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14) Kids Have Stress Too!
Stress is a normal part of everyday life. While stress is a necessary part of development and learning, too much stress can be counter-productive and overwhelming. Stress among children is estimated to have increased 45% over the past 30 years. The good news is that building emotional health and resiliency can help children concentrate better, learn more, interact more successfully and deal successfully with other stressors they may face in their lives. Developed by the Psychology Foundation of Canada, these sessions (of varying lengths) help adults instill in pre-school, school aged children and youth/teens the behavioural coping skills and thinking skills that can enhance their physical, mental and emotional well-being. |
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15) Making Friends With Yourself – Developing Inner Strength
When you talk to yourself, how harsh is that little voice in your head? How forgiving are you of yourself, when you make a mistake? Is your Inner Critic kind and constructive, or does it seem more like a terrifying drill sergeant? Do you have a double standard with how you speak to/treat others and how you are with yourself? While most of us have no difficulty being understanding and supportive to others, we are often our own worst enemy. Whether we realize it or not, how we treat ourselves directly impacts the energy we have for how we treat others. This session teaches participants the skills of inner strength/connection – because if we can support/encourage ourselves in positive ways, we can be more productive and successful in our own lives, and we can feel better and do more for others.
When you talk to yourself, how harsh is that little voice in your head? How forgiving are you of yourself, when you make a mistake? Is your Inner Critic kind and constructive, or does it seem more like a terrifying drill sergeant? Do you have a double standard with how you speak to/treat others and how you are with yourself? While most of us have no difficulty being understanding and supportive to others, we are often our own worst enemy. Whether we realize it or not, how we treat ourselves directly impacts the energy we have for how we treat others. This session teaches participants the skills of inner strength/connection – because if we can support/encourage ourselves in positive ways, we can be more productive and successful in our own lives, and we can feel better and do more for others.
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16) Dealing with Difficult People/Conflict in Healthy Ways
Interacting with people who push our buttons can create frustrations, anxiety and stress in all of us. Nothing ruins a moment faster than suddenly finding one’s self in conflict with another person, especially if we don’t fully know why it might be happening. This session helps participants build a pattern of response within themselves that reflect their own intentions and personal interests. It teaches the skills that are essential for understanding and soothing heightened emotional interactions between people. It also introduces participants to the key dynamics involved in building positive interactions with others in a way that will enhance relationships, work productivity and personal confidence. |
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17) Burnout and Breakdowns – Dealing with Compassion Fatigue Before It Is Too Late
Anyone who works with or takes care of other people understands the risks to one’s self that are associated from the trauma, stress and negative experiences that are absorbed throughout the process of these interactions. Compassion Fatigue (or Empathy Fatigue as it is perhaps better labelled) can lead to burnout and breakdowns in all of us – this session teaches participants the clear steps that can be taken to ensure that we are protected from these debilitating results.
Anyone who works with or takes care of other people understands the risks to one’s self that are associated from the trauma, stress and negative experiences that are absorbed throughout the process of these interactions. Compassion Fatigue (or Empathy Fatigue as it is perhaps better labelled) can lead to burnout and breakdowns in all of us – this session teaches participants the clear steps that can be taken to ensure that we are protected from these debilitating results.
18) WTF – Making Emotional Responses Work for You!
The triad of the thinking, feeling and behaving process is the foundation of all human interaction and the Window of Tolerance Framework (WTF) explains how our thoughts sometimes get hijacked by our feelings. This session helps participants develop skills and strategies for understanding how to respond to their own emotions and the emotions of others in a manner that increases their ability to influence and engage more effectively in any situation.
The triad of the thinking, feeling and behaving process is the foundation of all human interaction and the Window of Tolerance Framework (WTF) explains how our thoughts sometimes get hijacked by our feelings. This session helps participants develop skills and strategies for understanding how to respond to their own emotions and the emotions of others in a manner that increases their ability to influence and engage more effectively in any situation.
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19) Putting the Pieces Back Together – Managing Grief and Loss
Men and women deal with the tragedy of loss in very different ways - our elderly population also experience loss in a way that is very unique to their age and life experiences. Grief and loss will be an aspect of every person’s life at some point – and we all cope with these challenges in an individual manner. This session offers participants insight into the specialized ways that grief affects different people, and provides suggestions for ways to help each person make their way through this painful and sometimes lengthy journey. |
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20) Addressing Core Needs (Instead of Behaviours) – Understanding Misbehaviour
Understanding why people behave the way they do is a key determining element in knowing how to effectively meet our own needs. Based on the work of Rudolf Dreikurs, this session helps participants identify the 4 basic needs that produce unwanted and unhelpful (sometimes annoying) behaviours. Using the reactions that these bothersome behaviours often trigger in others as guiding principles, this session also helps participants reframe their response so interactions can be more appropriately focused and purposeful, thereby helping resolve the situation successfully and with less stress/frustration for everyone.
Understanding why people behave the way they do is a key determining element in knowing how to effectively meet our own needs. Based on the work of Rudolf Dreikurs, this session helps participants identify the 4 basic needs that produce unwanted and unhelpful (sometimes annoying) behaviours. Using the reactions that these bothersome behaviours often trigger in others as guiding principles, this session also helps participants reframe their response so interactions can be more appropriately focused and purposeful, thereby helping resolve the situation successfully and with less stress/frustration for everyone.
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