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SUMMARY:Stress Management
DESCRIPTION:In many organizations it is common to find employees suffering from the adverse effects of stress. Left unmanaged\, stress can lead to unproductive patterns and result in loss of focus\, motivation\, and productivity. This workshop will help participants identify personal stress factors and introduce them to practical methods for successfully managing stress. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a personalized plan that enables them to function at their best in the work environment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nAnalyze and identify the various components of stress\nBecome aware of your own stress levels\nDevelop skills and an action plan to manage stress\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \n\nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\n\n\nPhases of Stress\nStressors in the Workplace\nUnhealthy Reactions to Stress\nStress Test – Assessing Your Experience\nRed Flags – Your Cues to Pause\nImproving Positive Thinking\nHealthy Coping Strategies\nOrganizational Strategies to Support Stress Management\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \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\nTrainer: Jessica Antony \nJessica is a communications specialist with over a decade of experience helping others share their stories\, with a focus on collaborative communication\, editorial development\, and content creation. She has a bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Communications and a master’s degree in Media Studies. Jessica facilitates workshops on leadership\, communication skills\, and content creation\, and has been teaching in the Department of Rhetoric\, Writing\, and Communications at the University of Winnipeg since 2009. In all her work\, she is committed to developing and maintaining trusting relationships\, with an attention to cultural differences\, working styles\, and mutual goals. Jessica is enthusiastic about helping people strengthen their ability to communicate clearly\, respectfully\, and with ease. She is a dynamic and engaging facilitator who is enthusiastic about understanding people’s communication styles and approaches to help them improve their capacity to effectively and respectfully communicate with those around them. Read blogs written by Jessica here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica is a communications specialist with over a decade of experience helping others share their stories\, with a focus on collaborative communication\, editorial development\, and content creation. She has a bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric and Communications and a master’s degree in Media Studies. Jessica facilitates workshops on leadership\, communication skills\, and content creation\, and has been teaching in the Department of Rhetoric\, Writing\, and Communications at the University of Winnipeg since 2009. In all her work\, she is committed to developing and maintaining trusting relationships\, with an attention to cultural differences\, working styles\, and mutual goals. Jessica is enthusiastic about helping people strengthen their ability to communicate clearly\, respectfully\, and with ease. She is a dynamic and engaging facilitator who is enthusiastic about understanding people’s communication styles and approaches to help them improve their capacity to effectively and respectfully communicate with those around them. Read blogs written by Jessica here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/stress-management-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250513
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SUMMARY:Managing Difficult Phone Calls
DESCRIPTION:Handling difficult interactions on the phone is a challenging task\, especially if the caller is in a heightened state of emotion. For many\, the ability to navigate difficult phone conversations with respect and professionalism is an essential workplace skill. This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies for dealing with clients and customers over the phone who are in a heightened emotional state. Participants will learn over-the-phone techniques for de-escalating anger\, resolving conflict\, and communicating effectively. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nApply effective listening skills to enhance understanding\nSupport emotionally heightened clients over the phone\nProblem-solve with clients for best outcomes\nDemonstrate a plan for delivering bad news\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \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\nThe Complexity of Phone Communication\nQualities of a Skilled Communicator\nKey Skills for the Phone – Tone\, Volume\, and Inflection\nCommunication Style Test\nPractical Tips for Calming the Distressed Person\nIdentifying and Prioritizing Issues Raised\nDelivering Bad News\nEffective Notetaking\nPolitely Ending the Conversation\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop. \nTerms & Conditions \n\n\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \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\nTrainer: Christina Reimer\n\n\n\n\n\nChristina has a diverse background as a leadership trainer\, director and team building and conflict resolution facilitator. With a PhD in religion\, she teaches university courses on ethics\, the world’s major religions\, and other topics. Christina has travelled extensively and worked internationally for non-profit organizations that focus on peace-building and community development. She values workplaces that promote diversity and equity and strive to resolve corporate and interpersonal conflict in productive ways. She believes that communicating well is one of the keys to creating healthy working environments. Christina has an enthusiastic and engaging presentation style and uses storytelling and humour to make workshops interesting as well as informative.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/managing-difficult-phone-calls-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
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SUMMARY:Respectful Workplaces: Strategies for a Healthy Environment
DESCRIPTION:A respectful workplace is a prerequisite for building a healthy and successful organization. Respectful workplaces not only foster productivity\, they also contribute to employee well-being. This workshop explores the components of respect and addresses individual responsibilities within the work environment. Participants will learn how to voice their expectations as well as initiate and respond to difficult conversations about disrespectful behaviour. This training will help provide the attitudes and skills necessary to contribute to creating and sustaining a respectful work environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDefine respect and explain how it is experienced in the workplace\nList behaviours that are associated with discrimination\, harassment\, sexual harassment\, and gender harassment\nDescribe their role in creating a respectful workplace\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study review\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \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\nThe Cost of Disrespect – Human and Financial\nThe Legal Framework for Respect\nGrey Areas in Respect\nIdentifying Unhealthy Environments\nAssessing Your Workplace\nMarkers of Healthy Environments\nAssessing for Disrespect\nSteps to Deal with Disrespect\nYour Part in Maintaining Respect\nEmployee and Employer Responsibilities\nStrategies for Change\nRespectful Workplace Policies\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to both leaders and employees. \nTerms & Conditions \n\n\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \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\nTrainer: Paul Carrick\nPaul has been providing conflict resolution and counselling services for over 25 years. He is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Social work and a diploma in Human Resources. Paul currently works for the University of Winnipeg as a Complaints Resolution Advisor and has a small private counselling practice. He has in-depth experience supporting individuals\, organizations\, and communities experiencing unhealthy work environments\, bullying\, trauma\, and mental health concerns. Paul believes the key to facilitating critical conversations is to do so in a nonthreatening manner so that individuals and organizations feel heard and supported. As a trainer\, he delivers practical\, applicable information in an approachable\, humorous\, and engaging presentation style.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/respectful-workplaces-strategies-for-a-healthy-environment-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Mediating Trust & Estate Disputes
DESCRIPTION:Live webinar with chat – includes 60-day replay* \nTime Zones: \n\n\nPacific: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM \n\n\nMountain: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM \n\n\nCentral: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM \n\n\nEastern: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM \n\n\nAtlantic: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n\n\nNewfoundland: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM \n\n\nThis program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized slides and a chat feature for live Q&A.SK attendees\, please verify whether you align with Central (MB) or Mountain (AB) time based on season and location. \nABOUT THE PROGRAM\nTrust and estate disputes present unique challenges\, often involving emotionally charged issues and complex family dynamics. Unlike corporate or contractual matters\, these disputes can deeply affect relationships\, making mediation a powerful tool for resolving conflicts early while preserving family ties and avoiding costly\, public litigation. \nThis highly practical webinar with David Paul Stark offers a mediator’s perspective on how counsel can prepare for and make the best use of mediation to increase the chances of a successful outcome in estate and trust disputes. \nTopics include:\n✔️ Unique aspects of estate mediation✔️ What to consider when preparing for mediation✔️ Identifying the real cause of the disagreement✔️ Building a framework for productive discussions✔️ Getting past impasses and roadblocks✔️ Ensuring agreements are fair and enforceable \nAlong the way\, David will share proven strategies for managing client expectations\, navigating sensitive family dynamics\, and finding creative solutions. \nWho Should Attend?This program is valuable for trusts and estates practitioners and mediators of all experience levels. \nSCHEDULE (Eastern Time)\n12:00 PM – 1:30 PM \n\n\nWelcome and Introduction \n\n\nWhen Mediation Can Work / When It May Not Be Appropriate \n\n\nSteps and Considerations in Preparing for Mediation \n\n\nEffective Techniques and Approaches for Counsel at Mediation \n\n\nDocumenting the Settlement \n\n\nProgram Wrap-up and Evaluation \n\n\nHelp your clients avoid the time and expense of litigation! \nRegister Today!seminarpartners.ca | ☎ 1.866.606.4212 | ✉ jennifer@seminarpartners.ca \nView the event poster here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/mediating-trust-estate-disputes/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
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SUMMARY:Emotional Intelligence: Knowing and Using Our Emotions to Thrive at Work
DESCRIPTION:Emotions are powerful and can be challenging to define\, yet they play a crucial role in our interactions and well-being. Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand and manage our own emotions\, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others. \nThis workshop explores the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace\, giving you the tools to enhance your emotional awareness and communication skills. Through self-assessment and skill development exercises\, you will learn to identify and articulate your own emotions\, constructively respond to the emotions of others\, and create an environment where everyone feels heard and understood. You will gain practical skills to improve your emotional intelligence\, leading to better relationships and more effective leadership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDefine emotional intelligence\nRecall the five skill areas of emotional intelligence: self-awareness\, emotional regulation\, noticing others\, social facilitation\, engagement balancing\nPractice associating their own physical sensations with named emotions\nStrengthen their own emotional intelligence using exercises they have practiced during the workshop\nApply their understanding of emotional intelligence to reading the emotions of others and facilitating desired outcomes in practical workplace scenarios\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically \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\nWhat Emotional Intelligence Is\nWhy Emotional Intelligence Matters\nThe Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace\nThe Five Skills of Emotional Intelligence (S.E.N.S.E.): Self-Awareness\, Emotion Regulation\, Noticing Others\, Social Facilitation\, Engagement Balancing\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \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\nTrainer: Jocelyne Lalonde\nJocelyne specializes in mental health\, wellness\, and resilience\, and brings 18 years of experience in both public and private spheres to these topics. Jocelyne is dedicated to helping individuals and teams navigate challenges related to mental health such as stress\, burnout\, and stigma. Jocelyne believes in the power of human connection as a foundational element for improving well-being in the workplace\, leading to healthier and more productive organizational cultures. As a facilitator\, Jocelyne’s approach emphasizes the importance of fostering inclusive\, communicative\, and supportive environments where employees can thrive mentally and emotionally. She integrates strengths-based strategies that empower individuals and teams to enhance their mental health and create lasting\, positive change. Jocelyne is passionate about making workplaces healthier and more compassionate\, helping people build a better work-life balance and\, ultimately\, a better world.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/emotional-intelligence-knowing-and-using-our-emotions-to-thrive-at-work-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250527T110000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Business Valuations for Lawyers 2025
DESCRIPTION:via webinar only \nCan’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?\nWant online CPD available 24/7?\n \nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 4\,000+ videos and 6\,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend:  While this course may be beneficial for professionals in various roles\, it particularly targets the following attendees: \n\nlawyers who have some experience with business valuations and who seek a deeper understanding of the more complex issues surrounding valuations\nlawyers involved in the purchase or sale of businesses\n\nLearning level: All levels \nBuilding on the concepts taught in Introduction to Business Valuations\, this course gives participants a more detailed insight into some of the more complex issues associated with business valuations. \nAt this course\, Chartered Business Valuators experienced in working with lawyers will teach you how to review business valuation reports and introduce advanced valuation concepts. \nAfter taking this course\, you will: \n\nbe more efficient at reviewing business valuation reports and understanding valuation techniques\nbetter understand industry specific valuation approaches (e.g.\, medical doctors\, lawyers\, brokerages\, etc.)\ncomprehend the applicability and determination of discounts applied by the valuator in their report (e.g.\, minority discounts)\nunderstand valuation considerations that arise in family law\, shareholder disputes\, and commercial damaged cases\n\nPrerequisites \nIt is recommended that participants taking this advanced course on business valuations have the following prerequisite knowledge: \n\nIntroduction to Business Valuations\, and/or\nexperience working with business valuators and/or have reviewed business valuation reports\n\nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 2 hours (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Instructors\nPatti E. Daum CPA\, CA\, CBV — Daum Terpkosh Valuations LLP\, Vancouver\nLucas M. Terpkosh CPA\, CA\, CBV — Daum Terpkosh Valuations LLP\, Vancouver \n\n\n\nAre you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member?\nWe value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility\, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members. (*discount applies to Regular prices\, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more. \nUnable to attend a course without financial assistance from CLEBC?\nClick here for bursary information. \nWant to register for a course now\, but prefer a monthly payment plan?\nCheck out our Easy Pay Plan. \nRegistration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.\n\n\n\nCLEBC Programs Coordinator\nJessica Hodgins\njhodgins@cle.bc.ca
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/advanced-business-valuations-for-lawyers-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20250527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260614T153842
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SUMMARY:Advanced Securities 2025: Series
DESCRIPTION:Your must-attend review of this past year’s securities law developments \nTuesday\, May 27\, 2025\nTuesday\, June 10\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 4:30 pm (both days)\nvia webinar only \n—Rebroadcasts—\nOn the rebroadcast date\, you will have until midnight of that rebroadcast date to access the course. Please note that technical support will be available during regular CLEBC business hours. \nSummer Series 2025\nMonday\, July 14\, 2025\nMonday\, July 21\, 2025 \nCan’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?\nWant online CPD available 24/7?\nSubscribe to Courses On Demand\, our comprehensive online resource with 4\,000+ videos and 6\,300+ papers from CLEBC courses. This course will be added to Courses on Demand approximately 30 days from the original course date. \nWho should attend: Securities law practitioners (both solicitors and litigators) \nLearning level: Advanced \nSecurities practice doesn’t always leave much time for you to keep up with all the developments and transactions happening in the market. \nBecause it’s hard to leave your desk for a whole day\, once again\, we’ve split this course into a two-part series. This will be your efficient solution to learning about the latest developments. Leading securities practitioners have curated only the most important big transactions\, trends\, and hot topics to discuss with you. As always\, we look forward to sharing with you the ever-popular and valuable Case Law Update. You will leave this series confident and current. \nDon’t worry if you can’t make one of the sessions. If you register for the COMBO\, you can access subsequent rebroadcasts in July and December 2025 for free! Rebroadcast dates to be confirmed at a later date. \nJoin us for Day 1 Session or Day 2 Session\, or both days. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 6 hours (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chairs\nCory Kent — McMillan LLP\, Vancouver\nFred R. Pletcher — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP\, Vancouver \n\n\n\nAre you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member?\nWe value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility\, we offer a 50% discount* to all Indigenous lawyers/Articled Students/legal support staff/paralegals and a limited number of free online registrations to non-lawyer Indigenous community members (*discount applies to Regular prices\, not Early Bird prices). Please contact Customer Service to find out more. \nUnable to attend a course without financial assistance from CLEBC?\nClick here for bursary information. \nWant to register for a course now\, but prefer a monthly payment plan?\nCheck out our Easy Pay Plan. \nRegistration includes an electronic copy of the reference materials.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/advanced-securities-2025-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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