Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including those who engage with our organizations. Compassionate and trauma-informed care is essential to providing effective support and building sustainable services. Based on our book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this workshop explores five key principles...
Live webinar with chat includes 60 day replay 9:00 am – 10:30 am (Pacific) 10:00 am – 11:30 am (Mountain) 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (Central) 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern) 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Atlantic) 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Newfoundland) *This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation...
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. In addition to exploring general patterns of difficult behaviour, you will learn...
The Child and Youth Law Section is getting together on October 14, 2026 for an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and talk about what’s happening both locally and nationally. Section Chair Riley Foss will provide an update on current matters in Newfoundland and Labrador, as well as what the National Child and Youth Law Section...
Speaker: Professor Mark Harding (University of Guelph) Date: Friday, October 16th Time: 12:00-1:00PM (NDT) Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 131 Duckworth Street, St. John's Drawing on his book Judicializing Everything? The Clash of Constitutionalisms in Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, Professor Harding will examine the rise of judicial power in Canada and other Westminster democracies. The lecture will...
Ever wondered what happens after a complaint is made to the Public Complaints Commission or the Office of the Citizens’ Representative - or how lawyers can best work with these offices? Join Twila Reid, Commissioner of the RNC Public Complaints Commission, and Bradly Moss, Citizens’ Representative with the Office of the Citizens’ Representative, as they...
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. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to facilitate a group debriefing and create a safe space where your participants can share their...