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SUMMARY:Critical Incident Group Debriefing
DESCRIPTION:Critical incident group debriefing (CIGD) is a short-term intervention designed to support people after a distressing or unusual event – something that falls outside of everyday experience and challenges our ability to cope. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to facilitate a group debriefing and create a safe space where your participants can share their experiences\, feel heard\, and access helpful resources. The process helps normalize and validate people’s reactions\, which promotes healing and connection. \nYou’ll also gain the skills to assess when CIGD is the right approach – and when it might not be the best option. With a strong focus on practice and skill-building\, this training prepares you to respond effectively and compassionately in the aftermath of critical incidents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nExplain how people respond differently to the same event\nDescribe a framework for facilitating a group debriefing\nKnow the benefits and potential problems with group debriefing\nIdentify when critical incident group debriefing is appropriate\nPractice participating in a critical incident debriefing\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, small group discussions. \n\n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nDefinitions and Overview\nApplying a Trauma-Informed Lens to the Intervention\nPotential Responses After a Critical Incident\nYour Role as a Facilitator\nIssues of Co-facilitation\nCritical Incident Response Considerations\nBenefits and Challenges of Group Debriefing\nPreparing for a Group Debriefing\nCIGD Phases\nConsiderations for the Process\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an intermediate level workshop intended for school personnel\, social service and health care professionals\, counsellors\, social workers\, managers\, human resource professionals\, and anyone who wants to learn how to facilitate a group debriefing after a tragic event. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThe fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture\, transcribe\, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: John Koop Harder\, MSW\, RSW\nJohn has been working as a therapist and trainer for over 20 years. He is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree. John is a contributing author of our Counselling Insights and Counselling in Relationships books. Much of John’s career has centred on working with children\, youth\, adults\, and families dealing with crisis and trauma. While he has a diverse practice\, he has particular interest and specialized experience in working with individuals and families impacted by mental health concerns\, violence\, post-war trauma recovery\, gender/sexuality issues\, and sexual abuse recovery. John’s work is also informed by his international experiences working with individuals and communities impacted by civil war and ethnic conflicts in Colombia\, Albania\, and Northern Ireland. John believes people are their own best experts and already have many of the skills\, abilities\, and competencies that will assist them to address the challenges influencing their lives. John is a warm and engaging facilitator who values interactive learning experiences. Read blogs written by John here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/critical-incident-group-debriefing-7/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Brief: Fiction\, Creativity & Storytelling for Lawyers - with lawyer and bestselling author William Bernhardt
DESCRIPTION:Live webinar with chat\nincludes 60 day replay\n9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific)\n10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain)\n11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central)\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern)\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic)\n1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland) \n*This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides\, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A. SK attendees please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location. \n\n\nTechnical Information:\nLive webinars allow you to view faculty\, see their presentation slides\, and ask questions by chat. You will need a current web browser (Chrome (Chrome works best)\, Safari\, Firefox)\, a wired (better than wireless) connection to the Internet of at least 2 Mbps. You can test your internet speed/bandwidth here. If you miss the live program\, you can access the archive\, at your convenience\, for 60 days. \n\n\n\n\nA Special Presentation for Lawyers\, Readers & Aspiring Writers\nWhy do so many lawyers become successful novelists? \nLawyers work with story every day: shaping narrative\, analyzing motive and conflict\, uncovering revealing details\, and persuading through language. It is perhaps no surprise\, then\, that many lawyers are drawn to storytelling in another form. \nIn this exclusive engagement\, lawyer and New York Times bestselling novelist William Bernhardt explores the unique relationship between legal thinking and the writer’s craft. Through discussion\, examples\, and reflections from his own career\, Bernhardt offers a behind-the-scenes look at storytelling itself—from character and dialogue to suspense\, structure\, pacing\, and the realities of writing and publishing fiction today. \nPart conversation and part storytelling masterclass\, this rare presentation offers a refreshing departure from traditional continuing legal education programming. \nWhether you have considered writing yourself\, are curious about the publishing world\, or simply want to explore the connection between law\, creativity\, and imagination\, this one-of-a-kind presentation promises an engaging\, thoughtful\, and entertaining break in your day. \nStep away from precedents and practice pressures—and into the world of storytelling. \nEnrolment is limited. Early registration is encouraged. \n\n\nSchedule (Eastern)\n12:00 pm – 1:30 pm \nWelcome and Introduction \nThe Lawyer’s Instinct for Narrative \nInside the Novelist’s Creative Process \nWhat Makes Readers Keep Turning Pages \nPublishing\, Craft & Finding Your Voice \nClosing Reflections and Audience Questions \n\n\nAbout William Bernhardt\nWilliam Bernhardt spent ten years as a litigator and partner at one of Oklahoma’s most prominent law firms. While practicing law\, he received awards from Legal Services of Eastern Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Bar Association. Barrister Magazine named him one of the top twenty young lawyers in America. After his Ben Kincaid courtroom drama books consistently hit the New York Times bestseller list\, he left the practice of law to write and teach writing full-time. He is the author of over sixty books\, including the Daniel Pike legal thriller series (#1 best-selling novel The Last Chance Lawyer)\, the historical novels Challengers of the Dust and The Florentine Poet\, three books of poetry\, and the Red Sneaker books on fiction writing. His most recent book is The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth\, Justice and an American Icon (non-fiction). He has sold more than ten million books worldwide. He is also the president of Bernhardt Books\, which publishes fiction\, poetry\, and nonfiction. His accolades include the Southern Writers Guild Gold Medal Award\, the Arrell Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award\, and multiple Oklahoma Book Awards. His career has profoundly shaped literature and inspired writers nationwide.
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LOCATION:Online
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