The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

Communication: The Crucial Skills
2026-03-13 | Online
In order to survive and thrive in the 21st century workplace, we all need to master the fundamentals of communication. Our ability to communicate effectively is directly linked to our success in meeting the needs of employers, colleagues, customers, and clients. This workshop focuses on the core skills for communicating with clarity in the workplace. Participants will hone their verbal communication strategies including speaking and listening skills. They will also learn approaches for utilizing communication technologies such as phone, email, and video conferencing more effectively. This training will give participants tools and strategies to communicate with clarity and purpose while choosing the best medium for the message.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Identify steps to improve skills to listen, speak, persuade, email, and text
Describe positive communication with coworkers
List steps for effective communication
Identify a plan of meaningful communication in one’s own work environment

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, demonstration of skills, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

Some of the Topics Included

The Complexity of Communication
Communication Styles
The Importance and Role of Body Language
Skills for Connecting with Others
Strategies for Speaking Effectively
Tools for Persuading Others
Phone Etiquette
Making Email Work for You and Your Recipients
Technology and Communication

Target Audience
This is an introductory level workshop.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Jessica Antony
Jessica 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.

Trauma-Informed Leadership
2026-03-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/St_Johns) | Online
A compassionate and trauma-informed approach to leadership is essential for creating healthy workplace cultures. Trauma is prevalent in our world and has an impact on many of the people we interact with, including staff and colleagues. Based on our book, A Little Book About Trauma-Informed Workplaces, this workshop explores how to lead with a trauma-informed approach and provides five key principles that trauma-informed workplaces embody. By embracing these principles, organizations can contribute to the positive transformation of individuals and relationships affected by trauma, while at the same time creating the conditions that lead to high levels of employee engagement and organizational success. Every organization, from any sector, can benefit from becoming trauma-informed.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Discuss the prevalence and impact of trauma on individuals and organizations
List five key trauma-informed principles
Describe practical strategies for implementing each of the five trauma-informed principles
Assess their own organization for areas of trauma-informed strengths and weakness

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

Some of the Topics Included

Trauma’s Ripple Effect
The Impact of Trauma in the Workplace
Characteristics of a Trauma-Informed Leader
5 Principles of Trauma-Informed Workplaces – Promote Awareness, Shift Attitudes, Provide Choice, Foster Safety, Highlight Strengths
Steps for Implementing Principles

Target Audience
This is an intermediate-advanced level workshop for leaders, managers, supervisors, and anyone providing leadership within an organization.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Kristen Deuzeman
Kristen is an Organizational Psychologist who specializes in psychological assessments. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Ottawa, and her graduate work at both the University of Ottawa and Concordia University. In addition to training with ACHIEVE, Kristen is the clinical director for a psychological services agency. As a leader, she believes that continuous development and self-awareness is essential to one’s ability to serve others. As a trainer, Kristen combines her experience in organizational psychology and clinical work to enhance self-discovery and skill development for participants. She is a passionate facilitator who uses warmth and humour to create engaging and meaningful workshops. Read blogs written by Kristen here.

Management and Supervision: The Crucial Skills
2026-03-17 | Online
One of the most difficult and often overlooked aspects of moving into a supervisory or management position is developing the skills necessary to truly manage people. Without intentional training, many new managers are left to figure things out on their own – for better or worse. Like all skills, effective management and supervisory skills must be learned. This workshop presents the crucial skills for managing employment relationships from beginning to end, with particular focus on hiring and performance management. Participants will also consider how their communication and personal approach to management affects the people they lead.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

To appreciate the critical role of management and supervision in creating healthy workplaces
To understand their own management style and how that may affect those they supervise
How to hire and initiate the employment relationship to create the best chance of generating engagement
How to manage the employment relationship through performance management practices
How to initiate discipline in ways that are respectful and dignified for all parties

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study examples, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

Some of the Topics Included

The Role of Management
Essential Management Aptitudes and Skills
Management Styles Assessment
How to Adapt Your Management Style
Hiring New Employees for Talent and Fit
Managing Employee Performance
Writing Objective Performance Evaluations
Stages of Progressive Discipline
Terminating the Employment Relationship

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop for leaders, managers and supervisors, and anyone who is a leader within an organization.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Marc Charbonneau
Marc is an entrepreneurial business consultant with over 20 years of leadership experience, specializing in strategic planning, business development, and project management. He is a graduate from the Royal Military College of Canada with a Bachelor of Computer Engineering. Marc served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a Naval Combat Systems Engineering Officer. Upon retirement from the RCN, Marc transitioned to the private sector. He has held progressive leadership positions at Lockheed Martin Canada, Bluedrop Training and Simulation, Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems, Irving Shipbuilding and the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security. Marc recognizes the importance of supporting and serving those we lead. He believes people are our best assets, and organizations thrive and succeed when our teams are engaged with an inspiring purpose, are guided by values-based leadership, and are supported with processes and tools to get the job done. Marc is an engaging presenter who likes to weave pertinent examples pulled from his personal and professional experiences, and he encourages meaningful exchanges amongst participants to further reinforce the lesson at hand.

Conflict Resolution Skills
2026-03-17 | Online
Unhealthy and poorly managed conflict can have a negative impact on individuals and groups. People who master essential conflict resolution skills reduce the occurrence of negative conflict, leading to healthier, happier relationships and work environments. Many conflicts would not spiral out of control if people used conflict resolution techniques that are easy to learn and utilize. This workshop explores the various dynamics of conflict, including its sources and how it often escalates in predictable patterns. Participants will learn skills for responding confidently and effectively to conflict.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Understand common roots of conflict and how it escalates so that they can address it at the appropriate level and time
Use practice models for addressing conflict rooted in misunderstandings, disagreements, and different personal styles
Effectively utilize the four-part framework for conducting positive conflict resolution conversations

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

How Conflict Escalates
Dealing with Misunderstandings
The Intention Check Tool
Strategies for Dealing with Disagreements
The Interest Check: Moving from Positions to Interest
Conflict Resolution Style Preferences
The Style Check Tool
Key Skills for Conflict Resolution
Trigger Phrases to Avoid
Strategies for Staying Calm in Conflict
The Four-Part Conflict Resolution Process

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Alana Abramson
Alana is an experienced leader and has extensive mediation and group facilitation experience in justice, community and school settings. She holds a PhD in Criminology on the topic of transformational learning. As a former Executive Director for a non-profit organization, Alana’s experience in mentoring and leadership has provided her with a unique skill set that combines academic understanding with practical knowledge. In addition to training with ACHIEVE, she is a full-time faculty member in criminology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where she continues to inspire and be inspired by students and diverse colleagues. Alana believes in collaborative dialogue and life-long learning as a source of personal and social transformation. She is an engaging presenter who is passionate about her work, which allows her to easily facilitate ongoing learning for workshop participants.

Chief Justice Sir Francis Forbes Annual Law Lecture
2026-03-17 19:00 - 21:00

In House Lawyers: From Counsel to Court - Judicial Pathways for In-House Lawyers
2026-03-18 12:30 - 14:30
March will be filled with more CLE’s, Lunch and Learns, and Wellness Events. Check out what we have coming up and save it in your calendar. Email Robyn if you have any questions: cba-nl@cba.org
✔️ 2 hour of PD credit
✔️ lunch for all in-person attendees
✔️ Discounted price for CBA-NL Members

Current Trends and Emerging Challenges in Immigration Law
2026-03-18 14:00 - 16:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Overview:
Immigration law in Canada continues to evolve at a rapid pace. This CPD seminar will provide a timely overview of recent policy and program changes introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and examine their practical implications for applicants, employers, and legal practitioners.
The session will explore recent adjustments to processing priorities, program eligibility criteria, caps and quotas, compliance measures, and administrative practices. Particular attention will be given to increasing processing delays, shifting intake targets, and the operational realities facing applicants and sponsoring businesses.
Presenters will also discuss emerging litigation trends, judicial review activity, and other legal challenges being mounted in response to recent policy shifts. The seminar will provide insight into how practitioners can effectively advise clients in an environment marked by uncertainty, backlog pressures, and heightened scrutiny.
This program is designed for lawyers who advise individuals, families, and businesses on immigration matters, as well as those seeking to better understand the broader regulatory and policy landscape shaping immigration practice in Canada.
Seminar Presenters:
Lorne Waldman, Waldman & Associates
Since 1979 Mr. Waldman has been practicing exclusively in the area of immigration and refugee law. He obtained his LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1977 and his LLM from the University of Toronto in 2000. He wrote his Master’s Thesis on the relationship between international human rights law and immigration law.
In June 2017, he was named to the Order of Canada for his work defending the rights of refugees and immigrants. In May 2019 he was awarded the Diane Martin Medal for Social Justice Through Law by Osgoode Hall Law School. In 2010, 2015, and 2016 he was chosen as one of the 25 most influential lawyers in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. In 2015 he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Canadian Bar Association. In 2007 he was awarded the Louis St. Laurent Award by the Canadian Bar Association for his contribution to the legal profession. He was the first President of the Canadian Association of Refuge Lawyers. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
He is the author of Immigration Law and Practice published by Lexis Nexis in 1992 and updated four times a year since then. He has also written several other books on immigration and refugee law including Canada Immigration and Refugee Practice, an annual book with commentary on immigration and refugee law; The Definition of Convention Refugee Second Edition; and several other texts on immigration and refugee law.
Mr. Waldman has been appointed and remains active on the list of Special Advocate. He has appeared as an expert witness in Immigration Law at proceedings before the Law Society of Ontario Discipline Tribunal. He has been an adjunct professor at both Osgoode Hall and University of Ottawa Law School where he taught immigration and refugee law and national security law.
Meghan Felt, McInnes Cooper
Meghan is an immigration lawyer in St. John’s. She represents clients on a variety of Canadian immigration issues, ranging from individuals seeking temporary resident visas, study permits, work permits and permanent residency, to large corporations seeking labour market impact assessments and work permits to hire foreign workers. Meghan has extensive experience with obtaining work permits under the International Mobility Program and other international agreements, including CUSMA, CETA and GATS.
Meghan is a member of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian Bar Association. She is the current Chair of the CBA-NL Citizenship and Immigration Section, where she also participates in submission drafting and editing in conjunction with the CBA for new developments in immigration law. In addition to her daily practice, Meghan is involved with the firm’s pro bono program, offering immigration legal services to individuals in need.
Well respected in her practice area, Meghan frequently writes legal knowledge pieces on new developments in immigration legislation and policy, and regularly provides updates for the Atlantic Province chapters of Thomson Reuters® Practical Guide to Provincial Nominee Programs in Canadian Immigration Law. Meghan is ranked in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Registration Fee: $57.50 ($50.00 + HST) HST # R108086463
To register for this seminar, please click the following here.

CPD Credit: 2 hours

Managing Difficult Phone Calls
2026-03-24 | Online
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.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Apply effective listening skills to enhance understanding
Support emotionally heightened clients over the phone
Problem-solve with clients for best outcomes
Demonstrate a plan for delivering bad news

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

Some of the Topics Included

The Complexity of Phone Communication
Qualities of a Skilled Communicator
Key Skills for the Phone – Tone, Volume, and Inflection
Communication Style Test
Practical Tips for Calming the Distressed Person
Identifying and Prioritizing Issues Raised
Delivering Bad News
Effective Notetaking
Politely Ending the Conversation

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.

Trainer: Christina Reimer
Christina 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.

Managing the Unexpected
2026-03-26 | Online
When you work with people, the unexpected is bound to happen. And as a team lead, it’s your job to adapt, make decisions under pressure, and communicate these to your team.

This workshop gives you practical tools and skills to address emotionally complex, people-centred workplace challenges, such as major illnesses, sudden departures, ethical breaches, and other destabilizing disruptions. You’ll be challenged to address the unexpected using a trauma-informed lens, so you can navigate these situations with compassion, clarity, and confidence. When you take a trauma-informed approach, you better understand the human impacts of these types of events and can reduce their duration and impact.
You’ll leave this workshop knowing how to facilitate recovery, reflection, and renewal after a destabilizing event, so you can create a culture of readiness and a more resilient team.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Understanding the Impacts of Unexpected Events
Cultivating a Trauma-Informed Mindset
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Ineffective Leadership
Effective Communication and Decision-Making Under Pressure
Cultivating a Culture of Readiness
Addressing Common Destabilizing Disruptions
Addressing Common Destabilizing Disruptions Recovery, Reflection, and Renewal

Method of Delivery
Presentation, case studies, experiential practice, personal reflection, and small group discussions.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

Understanding the Impacts of Unexpected Events
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Ineffective Leadership
Effective Communication and Decision-Making Under Pressure
Cultivating a Culture of Readiness
Addressing Common Destabilizing Disruptions

Target Audience
This workshop is for leaders, supervisors, managers, HR professionals, or anyone who wants to learn key skills to guide their team through unexpected, people-related disruptions in the workplace.
Terms & Conditions

View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Mark Schinkel

For over 30 years, Mark Schinkel has served in public education as a Teacher, School Administrator, Executive Superintendent of Human Resource Services, and Senior Superintendent of Student Achievement and Well-Being with the Waterloo Region District School Board. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management, as well as Bachelor of Education and Master of Religion degrees. Mark’s commitment to organizational excellence, building highly effective teams, and leadership development provides a wealth of practical experience in creating the conditions that allow employees to flourish in a safe, inclusive, healthy, purposeful, and productive work environment. He believes that effective leaders leverage and nurture the natural relationship between productivity, organizational goals, healthy work environments, and individual well-being. As an experienced and considerate facilitator, Mark places a high value on creating an engaging, practical, and fun learning experience that is focused on identified participant learning goals and outcomes. Read blogs written by Mark here.

Neurodiversity at Work: Embracing Strengths and Navigating Barriers
2026-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Online
Embracing neurodiversity in your workplace means creating a more adaptable environment where everyone can thrive. And when you cultivate a culture of acceptance and inclusion, you tap into the unique strengths of neurodivergent individuals. These include enhanced creativity, innovation, productivity, problem-solving, and collaboration.
This workshop teaches you how to build a neuroinclusive workplace culture through your recruitment, retention, and promotion practices. You will learn practical ways to embrace the strengths and navigate barriers for people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Describe neurodiversity in the workplace
Define sensory sensitivity
Explain how neurodiversity and inclusion can strengthen your team
List tools and strategies for supporting neurodiversity in the workplace
Apply steps for inclusive communication

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, personal reflection, experiential practice, and small group discussions.
*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

Neurodiversity as a Spectrum of Ability
How Neurodiversity Strengthens Teams
What Inclusion Looks Like
Why Neurodiversity in the Workplace Matters
Harnessing Strengths and Navigating Barriers
Tools for the Hiring Process
Recruitment, retention, and advancement

Target Audience
This is an introductory workshop for leaders, supervisors, managers, and human resource personnel who want to learn how they can create a more neuroinclusive culture. It’s also for people who identify as neurodivergent and want to gain useful skills they can use in their workplace.
Terms & Conditions

View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Paula Hutchinson

Paula is an enthusiastic educator, trainer, and consultant, with a rich and varied work background working in schools, community-based non-profits, and clinical settings. She specializes in emotional intelligence, mental health, and working with challenging behaviours in both individuals and teams. Paula believes that everyone should be able to find meaning in their work and relationships, and that only by working together to create sustainable solutions, can individuals, professionals, workplaces, and communities ensure their supports, systems, and policies are responsive and effective for everyone. As a facilitator, she draws on her experience with adult education and learning principles to provide an engaging, practical, and interactive workshop experience.

Immigration Law Lunch and Learn: An introduction to immigration law for the general practitioner
2026-03-26 12:30 - 13:30
March will be filled with more CLE’s, Lunch and Learns, and Wellness Events. Check out what we have coming up and save it in your calendar. Email Robyn if you have any questions: cba-nl@cba.org
✔️ 1 hour of PD credit
✔️ lunch for all in-person attendees
✔️ FREE for CBA-NL Members

Real Estate: What is Good Title (Revisited)?
2026-03-27 09:00 - 16:00 | 3rd Floor, Law Society Building, 196-198 Water Street, St. John’s, Canada
Seminar Overview:
In the long-awaited follow-up to the seminal What is Good Title? seminar delivered in 1990, this full-day program builds on the Law Society’s 2024 Report of the Ad Hoc Land Titles Committee, which examined present-day standards and recurring areas of uncertainty in real estate practice in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The morning portion of the program will focus on how practitioners get to a root of title in the first place, with particular attention to possessory title, Crown grants, and other established sources of title. Discussion will include practical guidance on evaluating possessory title, drafting affidavits of possession, and understanding Crown Lands’ approach to title issues, as well as the process for advancing a quieting of titles application pursuant to the Quieting of Titles Act.
The afternoon will turn to what happens once the root of title has been identified. This portion will explore conveyancing standards, areas where practice approaches diverge, and strategies for improving consistency across the bar. Topics are expected to include co-ownership and family land considerations, municipal issues, easements, and other recurring sources of complexity in title review.
The final segment of the day will draw together key themes from the earlier sessions in a broader discussion of what constitutes “good title” in practice today, including how to approach problematic or non-standard title, and the evolving role of title insurance. The seminar will conclude with a plenary discussion, providing attendees with an opportunity to engage directly with presenters on practical questions and emerging issues.
Seminar Presenters:
LSNL Land Titles Committee

Gregory French (Chair), Mills, Pittman & Twyne
Adam Baker, O’Keefe & Sullivan
Benjamin Blackmore, Blackmore Law Office
Jonathan Moore, O’Dea Earle
Keith Morgan, Brown Fitzgerald Morgan & Avis
Marc Cooper, Marc Cooper Law Office
Herb Edwards (Department of Justice and Public Safety, Crown Lands)

Registration Fee: $230.00 ($200.00 + HST)
HST # R108086463
Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.
To register for this seminar, please click here.
CPD Credit: 6 hours

Francophone Month Free Event: Gateways to the Future
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00

Difficult Conversations: Strategies for Challenging Discussions
2026-03-31 | Online
Whether sharing bad news with a client, providing corrective action, or talking with a colleague about an uncomfortable issue, difficult conversations are typically stressful and often take a large mental and emotional toll. Many people avoid difficult conversations for these reasons, or find themselves ill prepared when they must have them. Yet, the ability to handle difficult conversations respectfully and professionally is one of the most important skills for success in the workplace. This workshop will review the key elements of preparing for, conducting, and concluding difficult conversations. Participants will leave with a set of tools to help ensure that difficult conversations are productive, professional, and respectful for all involved.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Describe how to prepare for the next difficult conversation you encounter
Identify when and how to conduct a difficult conversation
List some tools to help you in your difficult conversations

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically

Some of the Topics Included

Types of Difficult Conversations
Our Natural Responses to Difficult Conversations
Determining if a Conversation is Necessary
How to Stop Avoiding the Interaction
How to Prepare for the Difficult Conversation
Key Skills and Strategies for Engaging
What to Do If They Won’t Engage
Concluding the Conversation
Keys for Delivering Bad News
How to be Open to Receiving the Difficult Conversation

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop applicable to both employees and managers.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Author: Andrew Wychnenka
Andrew is a conflict management professional with over a decade of experience in delivering conflict management services such as mediation, coaching, and training in a variety of sectors. He is passionate about helping people understand conflict and find solutions to problems that seem insurmountable on their own. He has a bachelor’s degree in Conflict Resolution Studies and Psychology and holds a Chartered Mediator designation through the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada. He has conducted over 100 mediation processes in court, family, workplace, and community settings, and has over 18 years of service as a leader in the Canadian military, which includes a deployment to Afghanistan. He also spent five years as a conflict management expert for a government department where he offered internal mediation services, training, and group processes. Andrew believes that a having a mindset that focuses on seeking understanding is the key to resolving conflict. As a facilitator, he is passionate about making the content of a workshop relatable through practical examples and dialogue among participants.

The Board of Trade’s Case Law Review, 2026
2026-03-31
Location: Harbourview Room at the Delta Hotel, 120 Water Street, St. John’s
Description:
The Board of Trade is hosting its annual Case Law Review seminar in the areas of labour and employment law. This full-day in-person event will include recent updates in the law, in-depth presentations, and a roundtable question-and-answer session. The roundtable discussion will represent varying perspectives, including employer side, labour side, as well as a neutral arbitration view.
This year’s presenters and panellists will include numerous practicing members from the labour and employment bar, including counsel from Stewart McKelvey, McInnes Cooper, Cox & Palmer, McNab, Fagan, & Murphy, and O’Dea Earle Injury Lawyers.
The event is open to both legal and non-legal professionals to stay current with the evolving landscape of employment law and labour relations, as well as network with other professionals in human resources and relevant fields.
There will be four sessions between the morning and afternoon, and Law Society members are free to submit their attendance at the event for up to 4.0 hours of CPD credit.
The event is open to both Board of Trade members and non-members to attend. Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are provided as part of the day’s programming.
If you’re interested and wish to discuss the event, please contact Shane Hickey, Director of Employer Advisors at shickey@bot.nf.ca or at 709-726-2961.
Event details, pricing, and registration information available here:
https://members.stjohnsbot.ca/events/details/2026-case-law-review-4558

Animal Law Express 2026
2026-04-01 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
No fooling. Animal law returns to CLEBC on April 1 with timely and practical updates across the field of animal law, including criminal, tort, family, human rights, and much more!
Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe 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.
Who should attend: Lawyers interested in animal law, lawyers interested in developing a new practice, litigators, lawyers who practice family law, human rights law or criminal law
Learning level: All levels
Back by popular demand, CLEBC’s third biennial Animal Law course is one you will not want to miss. This exciting, fast-paced, highly regarded half-day course brings together renowned experts in the animal law world, sharing timely updates and fresh insights on the rapidly evolving landscape of animal law—far beyond the usual dog-bite cases.
In this course, you will:

get up-to-date case law developments under the Criminal Code relating to crimes against animals
learn about regulatory offences, animal cruelty, and recent decisions shaping this area
get the scoop on tort and other liability issues involving dogs deemed dangerous or aggressive
receive the latest guidance on “pet custody” and pet ownership disputes
explore key animal-related issues in housing, strata, and human rights law
gain forward-looking insights on the future of animal law

Do not miss out on this popular course. Secure your spot now, or it may just come back to bite you!
Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 3.25 hours (this course will contain a minimum of .5 hours pertaining to professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Chair
V. Victoria Shroff, KC — Shroff Animal Law (Shroff & Associates) and Adjunct Professor of Animal Law, Peter A. Allard School of Law, UBC, Vancouver

Advanced Business Valuations for Lawyers 2026
2026-04-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Take your understanding to the next level!

Can’t make the webinar or rebroadcasts?
Want online CPD available 24/7?
Subscribe 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.
Who should attend: While this seminar may be beneficial for professionals in various roles, it particularly targets the following attendees:

lawyers who have some experience with business valuations and who seek a deeper understanding of the more complex issues surrounding valuations
lawyers involved in the purchase or sale of businesses

Learning level: All levels
Building 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.
At this course, Chartered Business Valuators experienced in working with lawyers will teach you how to review business valuation reports and introduce advanced valuation concepts.
After taking this program, you will:

be more efficient at reviewing business valuation reports and understanding valuation techniques
better understand industry-specific valuation approaches (e.g., medical doctors, lawyers, brokerages, etc.)
comprehend the applicability and determination of discounts applied by the valuator in their report (e.g., minority discounts)
understand valuation considerations that arise in family law, shareholder disputes, and commercial damaged cases

Prerequisites
It is recommended that participants taking this advanced course on business valuations have the following prerequisite knowledge:

Introduction to Business Valuations, and/or
experience working with business valuators and/or have reviewed business valuation reports

Law Society of BC CPD Hours: 2 hours (this course does not contain professional responsibility and ethics, client care and relations, and/or practice management)
Course Instructors
Patti E. Daum, CPA, CA, CBV — Daum Terpkosh Valuations LLP, Vancouver
Lucas M. Terpkosh, CPA, CA, CBV — Daum Terpkosh Valuations LLP, Vancouver

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to Build a Thriving Workplace for Everyone
2026-04-08 | Online
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) aren’t just buzzwords – they are essential components of a healthy, successful workplace. Embracing DEI in your organization means supporting all aspects of a person such as race, religion, disability, gender, etc., as well as deeper parts of an individual’s character like values, personality, and preferences.
This workshop helps you identify the existing diversity in your organization so you can recognize potential gaps and become aware of ways that you can build a more equitable and inclusive work environment. You will learn tips, strategies, and gain practical tools for creating a workplace culture where everyone can thrive.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Define diversity, equity, and inclusion
Assess the various dimensions of diversity that exist in your organization
Describe how equity and inclusion relate to unconscious bias
Explore the dynamics of power in your organization
Investigate personal and organizational responsibility as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Come up with practical strategies to help your organization become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection.

Some of the Topics Included

Defining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Differences Between Equity and Equality
What Does Inclusion and Exclusion Look Like in Your Organization?
Inclusive Language Considerations
Making Decisions with DEI in Mind
Recognizing and Managing Unconscious Bias
Understanding Power Dynamics
Strategies and Remedies to Improve DEI

Target Audience
This is an intermediate level workshop applicable to both leaders and employees.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Jennifer Slay
Jennifer is an accomplished leader and social work expert. She has over 20 years of experience in enhancing organizational development through focused diversity, equity, inclusion, and decolonization initiatives. She has an Honours Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology and Social Work, a Master’s degree in Social Work, and is the Director of EDID at King’s University College. Jennifer is also the co-founder of a coaching and counselling group, and is recognized for her ability to foster workplace environments that prioritize growth, healing, and inclusivity. Jennifer’s work centres around empowering organizational leaders and teams through tailored programs that emphasize emotional intelligence, cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, and resilient communication strategies. As a passionate advocate for systemic change, Jennifer believes in the power of inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential.

Circle of Change Restorative Justice Program Webinar
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
The Family Law and Youth Justice Policy Section, Youth Criminal Justice Division at Justice Canada is pleased to invite you to participate in the upcoming Webinar – Circle of Change Restorative Justice Program, presented by Friends In Toronto (FIT) Community Service, taking place virtually on April 8th.
Event: Online – Virtual – Zoom platform
Date & Time: April 8, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Description
The Circle of Change Restorative Justice (CCRJ) program is a culturally informed youth restorative justice initiative that uses healing circles to support the restoration and reintegration of Black and other racialized youth aged 12-17 involved in the youth criminal justice system.
Learning objectives / Topics covered

Expand understanding of the Circle of Change Restorative Justice Program
Explore promising practices in youth intervention
Understand the role of interdisciplinary collaboration
Examine the system’s capacity to rehabilitate and reintegrate young offenders

This session will be delivered in English, with interpretation available in French.
Registration is required.
External to Justice – Zoom Registration Link: Zoom – Webinar – Circle of Change Restorative Justice Program

Internal to Justice – JusCampus Registration Link: JusCampus – Webinar – Circle of Change Restorative Justice Program – Friends In Toronto (FIT) Community Service (LEG00285)
Registration deadline: April 3, 2026
This event will be accredited for legal professionals. For questions related to accreditation, please contact our team at: Accreditations@justice.gc.ca.

Benchers' Meeting
2026-04-13 09:30 - 23:30 | Online
Please note that the next Benchers’ meeting will take place on 13 April 2026, at 9:30 am. Anyone wishing to attend a Benchers’ meeting:

is required to provide notice of attendance to the Law Society by emailing erowe@lsnl.ca;
will not be permitted to use audio or video recording devices or communication devices during the meeting;
shall not speak, unless invited to do so by the President;
must observe and obey all rulings of the President; and
shall leave if the meeting is declared closed to the public or if asked to do so by the President.

At this time, attendance shall be via Zoom. An invite will be provided upon receipt of an attendance notice. Agendas will be posted on the Law Society website in advance of each meeting, and the Minutes for the Public portion of each meeting will also be posted on the website.
Please RSVP by noon on 10 April 2026 to Erin Rowe at erowe@lsnl.ca if you plan to attend the Benchers’ Meeting.

Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund Information Session
2026-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
On April 13th, join ISANS for a one-hour webinar at 2:00 p.m. ADT to learn about the Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF). This ISANS-led initiative can help immigrants with permanent resident status or Canadian citizenship obtain training and certification in their chosen fields or related fields in their new home provinces.
During this event, you will learn:

Who is eligible for the AICLF
What costs the AICLF can cover
The kinds of programs the AICLF can help pay for
How the AICLF is funded and how it is administered across Atlantic Canada
Why the AICLF is a better choice for immigrants in Atlantic Canada than funding through a private institution on their own

During and after the presentation, you can also ask any questions you might have about AICLF.
Registration and attendance details:

Register for the event by clicking on this link and filling in the form.
The registration deadline is 5 pm ADT April 10th.
You will receive a link to the meeting before the event.

For more information, please contact: Ken Partridge | kpartridge@isans.ca

Dealing with Difficult People
2026-04-14 | Online
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 how to navigate bullying, pathological forms of intimidation, and chronic passive-aggressiveness or resistance.
After 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.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Identify and interpret difficult behaviours
Examine your personal dynamics with difficult people
Choose how to navigate difficult interactions
Develop strategic responses based on specific behaviour types
Apply self-awareness to leverage influence

Method of Delivery
Presentation, case studies, small group discussions, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

What Makes Someone “Difficult”?
Shift Judgement to Curiosity
The Cycle of Escalating Difficult Behaviour
Strategies for Dealing with Common Bullying Behaviour
Strategies for Dealing with Pathological Bullying Behaviour
Skills for Dealing with Passive-Aggression and Resistance

Target Audience
This 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.
Whether 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.
If you’ve ever left an interaction feeling frustrated or drained, this training will help you approach those situations with greater clarity, confidence, and control.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
The 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.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Emotional Intelligence: Knowing and Using Our Emotions to Thrive at Work
2026-04-15 | Online
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.

This 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.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Define emotional intelligence
Recall the five skill areas of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, emotional regulation, noticing others, social facilitation, engagement balancing
Practice associating their own physical sensations with named emotions
Strengthen their own emotional intelligence using exercises they have practiced during the workshop
Apply their understanding of emotional intelligence to reading the emotions of others and facilitating desired outcomes in practical workplace scenarios

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically

Some of the Topics Included

What Emotional Intelligence Is
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
The Five Skills of Emotional Intelligence (S.E.N.S.E.): Self-Awareness, Emotion Regulation, Noticing Others, Social Facilitation, Engagement Balancing

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Trainer: Tim Plett
Tim has provided leadership in the non-profit, higher-education, adventure sports, and arts sectors for over 30 years, with a focus on collaborative leadership and communications. His educational background includes studies centered on the interdisciplinary realms of leadership, philosophy, and counselling. Tim has additional training in coaching, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and emergency medical intervention. He believes that we do our best work together, which is why his approach to training emphasizes the themes of collaboration, interdependence, and development. Tim is a thoughtful presenter with a subtle sense of humour and a passionate heart, who facilitates learning experiences that are engaging, educational, and memorable.

Being a Future-Ready Firm: Leading a Firm When Millennials and Gen Z Are Your Leverage
2026-04-15 12:30 - 14:00
This session is designed to help leaders navigate the realities of a four-generation workforce. It offers practical, data-backed insight on where to focus to sustain leverage, retention, and client delivery as expectations and ways of working continue to shift.
The session will explore:
– The demographic shift reshaping law firms and legal workplaces – and what it means for leadership
– How changing workforce and client expectations are influencing lawyer performance, leverage, and retention
– Leadership approaches that support a four-generation workplace without lowering standards
– Managing the tension between precision, risk mitigation, and the need for adaptability
– Why leadership capability, communication, and learning agility are becoming competitive advantages
– Where leaders should focus first, given real capacity, risk, and change constraints
Event Details
📍 Location: Virtual
💲 Fee: Free for members | $50 + HST for non-members (emt or chq)
Register HERE or email Robyn cba-nl@cba.org

Succession Planning for Cottages & Recreational Properties
2026-04-16 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
Offered By
D.E. Systems
Who Should Attend
All lawyers whose practice includes estate planning and administration will benefit from attending this program.

About the Program
A treasured way to bring loved ones together and forget about everyday hassles, cottages and recreational properties often hold significant sentimental value for families. Proper succession planning for these assets requires knowledge of property, tax and estate law, but also practical client counselling skills. This program, with experienced estates lawyer Peter Lillico, will provide a real-world guide to the challenges and solutions available to successfully keep a cottage or recreational property in the family and prevent unnecessary disputes. The presentation will attempt to answer the question, what does a lawyer need to know about cottage/recreational property succession planning in order to appropriately advise clients and avoid future negligence claims? Topics will include succession planning issues; capital gains tax planning considerations, including maximizing the principal residence exemption; succession timing alternatives; post-succession protections; and, cottage sharing agreements. Along the way, Peter will address the importance of being realistic, the hard questions that needs to be asked about family members’ expectations and finances, and what-if scenarios that, without proper planning, can lead to litigation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn how you can help your clients navigate the cottage succession planning process and create an estate plan that successfully transitions a cherished retreat to the next generation, despite the financial hurdles and inevitable family conflicts.

Meet Your Presenter
Peter Lillico is a partner in Lillico Bazuk Galloway Halka in Peterborough, Ontario. Peter’s practice is concentrated in the areas of Estate Planning, Business and Corporate Law, and Real Estate, with a unique expertise in cottage succession planning. In addition to his practice, Peter teaches law courses at Sir Sandford Fleming College. Peter writes on legal topics for several publications, including a weekly column in Peterborough This Week and as a frequent contributor to Cottage Life Magazine. He has also written articles on estate planning for Good Times Magazine and appeared on Cottage Life Television on estate planning issues for cottage owners. Peter is a frequent presenter for legal and other audiences, including the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association and the Ontario Real Estate Association. Peter is a Past President of the Peterborough Law Association. He is also a founding member of the Peterborough Estate Planning Council.

Schedule (Eastern)

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Welcome and Introduction
Overview of Cottage Succession Planning Issues
Capital Gains Tax Planning Considerations
Succession Timing Alternatives
Post-succession Protections
Cottage Sharing Agreements
Protecting Yourself Professionally
Program Wrap-up and Evaluation

Register

GenAI in Contemporary Legal Research Professional Intensive
2026-04-17 | Online
GenAI in Contemporary Legal Research Professional Intensive is a one-day, online course to help legal professionals avoid common pitfalls in the use of GenAI and make informed, professionally responsible decisions about using GenAI for legal research.
Designed and delivered by Queen’s Law experts with extensive experience in conducting legal research and teaching research skills, this intensive course will help lawyers, paralegals, law clerks, legal researchers, law librarians, knowledge management officers, compliance officers, in-house legal counsel, and legal professionals in other sectors where legal research skills are vital.
For more course details, please visit: https://law.queensu.ca/programs/professional-intensives/genai-in-contemporary-legal-research

(Free Event) LEAF-NL Equality Day Event: Parallel Paths Workshop by the Journey Project
2026-04-17 10:00 - 12:00
Location: Foran Greene Room (4th Floor), St. John’s City Hall, 10 New Gower St, St. John’s, NL A1C 5M2
RSVP Link: LEAF-NL Equality Day Event: Workshop with The Journey Project Tickets, Friday, Apr 17 from 10 am to 12 pm | Eventbrite
Details:
Gather together with LEAF-NL and The Journey Project for an informative workshop and community social in celebration of Equality Day.
Ashley MacDonald and Janet Lee with The Journey Project will be presenting their workshop Parallel Paths – Reclaiming Stories, Redefining Justice, a mixed-media presentation exploring how survivor-lead, trauma-informed legal supports and creative expression intersect to help survivors of gender-based violence reclaim their stories and redefine justice. After the workshop Ashley and Janet will be available for a Q&A session.
Following the workshop and Q&A, we invite you to stay and join us in a short social. This event will have light refreshments available, including food, tea, and coffee.
If you have any allergies or dietary restrictions, please let organizers know.
Thank you to Budden Hiscock Lawyers for their generous support and sponsorship of this event.
This event is organized by the LEAF Newfoundland & Labrador Branch, a volunteer run chapter of the Women’s Legal Education & Action Fund. LEAF is a national charitable organization that works towards ensuring the law guarantees substantive equality for all women, girls, trans, and non-binary people.
If you have any questions about LEAF-NL, or the event, please don’t hesitate to contact us at newfoundland@leaf.ca.
If you require an accessibility accommodation to attend this event, please contact us via email. Please note that one of the elevators at St. John’s City Hall is currently undergoing maintenance — as a result, the route to access the elevator may be different than expected/signs posted. Security at the entrance of the building should be able to direct, however if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out to organizers.
If you are outside the Metro St. John’s region and would like to participate, or are otherwise unable to attend in person, please contact us via email to discuss options.
Please RSVP at: LEAF-NL Equality Day Event: Workshop with The Journey Project Tickets, Friday, Apr 17 from 10 am to 12 pm | Eventbrite

FREE Virtual Book Launch: You Can Manage – A Practical Guide to Becoming the Manager Everyone Wants
2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Better management doesn’t happen by accident.

It’s built – one conversation, one decision, one practice at a time.
Join us for a FREE virtual book launch on April 20th, Noon-1 PM CT. This is an opportunity to celebrate the release of You Can Manage and hear the authors talk about the core ideas behind the book.

Sign Me Up!

A Practical Guide for Everyday Managers

Most management books miss the mark on what managers actually need to do to be effective.
This book was written for leaders navigating real people, real pressures, and real workplaces. It brings together ACHIEVE’s extensive experience supporting organizations and translates it into clear, practical guidance you can actually use – not theory for theory’s sake.
In this free virtual book launch, you’ll get an inside look at the core ideas behind the book and how they apply to everyday management challenges, from performance conversations and accountability to trust, clarity, and workplace culture.

Who this event is for:

Managers and supervisors at any level
HR professionals and organizational leaders
Team leads stepping into management for the first time
Anyone who wants to lead with clarity, confidence, and care

Those who attend will also automatically be entered to win one of five free, signed copies of the book!

Learn more here.

Consideration of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia
2026-04-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Online
This Brown Bag will provide insights and analysis in terms of what the SCC decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia means for family violence cases in Canada. The presentation will include a discussion on whether tort law or remedies in this area have changed, and if so, how tort law and remedies for family violence cases can be shaped or changed in the future.
Speakers:
Geoff Carpenter, Carpenter Family Law (Oakville, ON)
Julie Hannaford, J K Hannaford Barristers (Toronto, ON)
Anna Matas, Matas Legal (Toronto, ON)
Rollie Thompson K.C., Professor Emeritus, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University (Halifax, NS); Counsel with Epstein Cole LLP (Toronto, ON)
Moderator:
Katherine Shadbolt, Katherine L. Shadbolt LLB (Ottawa, ON)
Event Details
📅 Date/Time: Monday April 20, 2026, 1:30pm-3:00pm
📍 Location: Virtual
💲 Fee: Free for members
Register Here

Stress Management: Practical Skills for Workplace Wellness
2026-04-22 | Online
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.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:

Analyze and identify the various components of stress
Become aware of your own stress levels
Develop skills and an action plan to manage stress

Method of Delivery
Presentation, video, experiential practice, personal reflection, delivered electronically.

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.
Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

Some of the Topics Included

Phases of Stress
Stressors in the Workplace
Unhealthy Reactions to Stress
Stress Test – Assessing Your Experience
Red Flags – Your Cues to Pause
Improving Positive Thinking
Healthy Coping Strategies
Organizational Strategies to Support Stress Management

Target Audience
This is an introductory-intermediate level workshop.

Terms & Conditions
View our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop.
The 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.
This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.
Participants 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.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: Kristen Klassen
Kristen is an accomplished professional with a diverse skill set that blends extensive academic credentials and practical experience in training and consulting. Holding Masters degrees in both Counselling Psychology and Disability Studies, along with a Doctorate in Applied Health Sciences, Kristen is well-versed in the intersections of mental health, wellness, and human development. Her work history spans small start-ups to large institutions and corporations. Kristen is passionate about helping people and businesses unlock their full potential through active engagement, creative problem-solving, and a commitment to ongoing development. She believes in the transformative power of play to maximize potential, foster creativity, and empower people and organizations to be their best.
