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SUMMARY:Assertive Communication
DESCRIPTION:Our communication skills and style are essential to positive and productive relations. Effective communication requires us to be clear about our own thoughts and desires\, and also to be responsive to those of others. Assertive communicators express ideas and feelings in transparent\, open\, and direct ways – stating their needs clearly and without defensiveness. In this training\, participants will build an awareness of their communication patterns and learn to deal confidently with people around them. This workshop is fun\, meaningful\, and highly effective for improving communication awareness and skills. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDefine assertive communication\nPractice giving an assertive opinion\nDiscuss personal boundaries and practice saying no when appropriate\nOutline the steps for giving corrective feedback in the form of a DESO script\nIdentify options for responding to negative feedback\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, delivered electronically. \n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nWhat’s Required for Effective Communication\nAssertiveness Self-Assessment\nCharacteristics of Aggressive and Passive Communicators\nAssertive Communicator Characteristics\nAssertive Body Language\nGuidelines for Offering an Opinion\nStrategies for Giving Directions\nHow to Say “No” Assertively\nSkills for Making Requests\nGiving Corrective Feedback\nDealing with Difficult Responses\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.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/assertive-communication-6/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260611T123000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Securities 2026: Series
DESCRIPTION:Your essential review of this past year’s securities law developments! \nThursday\, June 11\, 2026\nThursday\, June 25\, 2026\n9:00 am – 12:30 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 2026\nFriday\, July 17\, 2026\nFriday\, July 24\, 2026 \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 2026 for free! Rebroadcast dates to be confirmed at a later date. \nJoin us for Day 1 Session or Day 2 Session\, or both days.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/advanced-securities-2026-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260610T093618
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SUMMARY:De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is provided in partnership with our partner organization\, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI). Workshop details may be sent to you via email from CTRI.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you work with people\, it’s crucial to know how to defuse dangerous situations before they become violent. This workshop will equip you with a trauma-informed approach to de-escalate situations with confidence\, interpersonal communication skills\, and empathy. \nYou will explore the dynamics of how our brains manage escalating emotions\, identify enablers of violence\, and learn regulation skills so you can confidently navigate tense situations. By the end of this training\, you will have a clear understanding of how to assess the potential for violence and respond with a diverse set of interpersonal tools and strategies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nExplore the importance of using a trauma-informed approach in the de-escalation process\nIdentify common trauma responses and your role in escalation\nUnderstand the importance of emotion regulation in successful de-escalation\nImplement a practical de-escalation framework\nReview and practice de-escalation strategies\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, and 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\nA Trauma-Informed Approach\nPutting Trauma Responses in Context\nEmotion Regulation and the Triune Brain\nThe Impacts of Emotionally Heightened Situations\nCo-Regulation\nOverview of Violence\nBehaviours of Concern and Enablers of Violence\nRating Your Workplace Risk Levels\nThe De-escalation Process: Awareness\, Connection\, Problem-Solving\, Closing\nPromoting Strategies for Whole-Brain Integration\nWhen and How to Disengage\nPractice Scenarios\nSpecial Considerations for Unique Situations\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop for anyone who wants to learn trauma-informed interpersonal strategies to de-escalate emotionally heightened situations and prevent violence. \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: Sheri Coburn\nSheri is a Registered Social Worker in the province of New Brunswick who holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. Her broad range of experience includes working in front line and leadership roles in both government and social service organizations. Sheri values workplaces and organizations that are able to identify\, build on\, and capitalize on their most valuable resource: the people who work there. She believes people should love their job and that the health and wellness of a workplace and their employees is the best determinant for both individual and organizational success. In addition to her work with ACHIEVE\, Sheri is also a counsellor in a private practice setting where she provides counselling in the areas of mental health\, addiction\, and trauma. As a facilitator Sheri uses humour and passion to create an impactful experience for those in attendance. Read blogs written by Sheri here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/de-escalating-potentially-violent-situations-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Practice Before the Registrar 2026
DESCRIPTION:Master the essentials! \nFriday\, June 19\, 2026\n9:00 am – 12:30 pm\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 2026\nTuesday\, July 14\, 2026\nTuesday\, July 21\, 2026 \nLast Kick at the Can Series 2026\nMonday\, December 7\, 2026\nTuesday\, December 15\, 2026 \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: Civil litigators who practice before the BC Supreme Court and the BC Court of Appeal \nLearning level: All levels \nThere is an array of matters for which counsel may be called upon to appear before a Supreme Court or Court of Appeal Registrar. \nThis course will help you to skilfully navigate the law and procedure around the most common and challenging issues arising in this forum. This practical and practice-focused program will focus on what you need to know to be more efficient and effective in Registrar’s hearings. Be informed\, be ready\, and dial down your level of stress! \nThis course is supported by the CLEBC publication Practice Before the Registrar and will help you to make the most of this valuable litigation resource. The book is recommended reading for the course. You may purchase a copy at the same time as you register for the course. Please contact Customer Service to order. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 3 hours (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chair\nGreg Palm — Hamilton Duncan Law Corporation\, Surrey
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/practice-before-the-registrar-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Dealing with Difficult People
DESCRIPTION:We all encounter people we find difficult\, and conversations with them often leave us feeling drained\, stressed\, or frustrated. This workshop explores what’s really happening beneath the surface of these interactions and provides practical strategies for shifting the dynamic toward more productive outcomes.  \nIn addition to exploring general patterns of difficult behaviour\, you will learn how to navigate bullying\, pathological forms of intimidation\, and chronic passive-aggressiveness or resistance.   \nAfter this workshop\, you will know how to recognize these patterns early\, manage your own responses\, and adapt your communication strategies to reduce conflict and foster healthier interactions. This is an opportunity to build your self-awareness and develop personalized approaches to effectively deal with a range of challenging behaviours.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nIdentify and interpret difficult behaviours\nExamine your personal dynamics with difficult people\nChoose how to navigate difficult interactions\nDevelop strategic responses based on specific behaviour types\nApply self-awareness to leverage influence\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, case studies\, small group discussions\, 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 Makes Someone “Difficult”?\nShift Judgement to Curiosity\nThe Cycle of Escalating Difficult Behaviour\nStrategies for Dealing with Common Bullying Behaviour\nStrategies for Dealing with Pathological Bullying Behaviour\nSkills for Dealing with Passive-Aggression and Resistance\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis workshop is for anyone who regularly deals with challenging people and wants practical strategies to respond more effectively. Ideal for professionals in leadership\, HR\, education\, healthcare\, or customer service\, it equips you to recognize difficult behaviour patterns\, manage your own responses\, and shift unproductive dynamics.  \nWhether you’re facing bullying\, passive-aggressiveness\, or ongoing resistance\, you will gain tools to stay grounded\, set healthy boundaries\, and focus on what you can influence.   \nIf you’ve ever left an interaction feeling frustrated or drained\, this training will help you approach those situations with greater clarity\, confidence\, and control.  \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.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/dealing-with-difficult-people-4/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260624T130000
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SUMMARY:Canadian Sanctions 101 for Lawyers 2026
DESCRIPTION:Essential information on how Canada’s sanctions may affect you and your clients! \nWednesday\, June 24\, 2026\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\nvia webinar only \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: Lawyers who represent clients in a wide array of services\, including real estate\, wills and estates\, family law\, civil litigation\, financings\, and trade \nLearning level: All levels \nThis program will provide an overview of Canada’s current sanctions measures\, Canada’s sanctions toolkit\, scenarios that lawyers may encounter in practice\, red flags for attempts to circumvent sanctions\, information on exemptions\, permits and certificates\, enforcement mechanisms\, and best practices on how to conduct thorough due diligence to remain compliant with sanctions regulations and comply with a lawyer’s professional obligations. \nLaw Society of BC CPD Hours: 1 hour (this course will contain a minimum of 1 hour pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics\, client care and relations\, and/or practice management) \nCourse Chair\nBabarbara K. Buchanan\, KC — Practice Advisor | AML\, Client Identification and Verification\, Source of Funds\, Fraud\, Scams\, The Law Society of BC\, Vancouver \nAre you a member of the Indigenous legal community (lawyer/Articled Student/legal support staff/paralegal) or a non-lawyer Indigenous community member?\nCLEBC is committed to reducing barriers to legal education. We value your contributions and encourage your participation in all of our programs. To increase accessibility\, we offer a 50% discount* to all self-identifying 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.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/canadian-sanctions-101-for-lawyers-2026/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260625T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/St_Johns:20260625T123000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Securities 2026: Series
DESCRIPTION:Your essential review of this past year’s securities law developments! \nThursday\, June 11\, 2026\nThursday\, June 25\, 2026\n9:00 am – 12:30 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 2026\nFriday\, July 17\, 2026\nFriday\, July 24\, 2026 \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 2026 for free! Rebroadcast dates to be confirmed at a later date. \nJoin us for Day 1 Session or Day 2 Session\, or both days.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/advanced-securities-2026-series-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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