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SUMMARY:Management and Supervision: The Crucial Skills
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nDescribe the role of management and supervision in healthy workplaces\nRecognize your management style and its impact on staff\nExplain the hiring process\nInitiate employment to foster engagement\nManage performance throughout the employment relationship\nList respectful\, dignified approaches to discipline\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study examples\, 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 Role of Management\nEssential Management Aptitudes and Skills\nManagement Styles Assessment\nHow to Adapt Your Management Style\nHiring New Employees for Talent and Fit\nManaging Employee Performance\nWriting Objective Performance Evaluations\nStages of Progressive Discipline\nTerminating the Employment Relationship\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an introductory-intermediate level workshop for leaders\, managers and supervisors\, and anyone who is a leader within an organization. \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: Lana Nogue\nLana is an accomplished leadership and team development professional\, with more than 25 years of experience in building successful teams and implementing effective systems across organizations. With a deep understanding of organizational development\, strategic planning\, and communication protocols\, Lana excels at mentoring and coaching partnerships. Drawing from professional certifications like the Alberta Superintendent Leadership Quality Standard Certification and the Business Executive Education Course\, Lana understands the challenges faced by today’s leaders. Through her practical and trusted approach\, Lana helps organizations achieve their priorities and desired outcomes\, and she enjoys engaging session participants in reflective and personalized learning.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/management-and-supervision-the-crucial-skills-9/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Critical Incident Group Debriefing
DESCRIPTION:Critical incident group debriefing (CIGD) is a short-term intervention designed to support people after a distressing or unusual event – something that falls outside of everyday experience and challenges our ability to cope. \nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn how to facilitate a group debriefing and create a safe space where your participants can share their experiences\, feel heard\, and access helpful resources. The process helps normalize and validate people’s reactions\, which promotes healing and connection. \nYou’ll also gain the skills to assess when CIGD is the right approach – and when it might not be the best option. With a strong focus on practice and skill-building\, this training prepares you to respond effectively and compassionately in the aftermath of critical incidents. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nExplain how people respond differently to the same event\nDescribe a framework for facilitating a group debriefing\nKnow the benefits and potential problems with group debriefing\nIdentify when critical incident group debriefing is appropriate\nPractice participating in a critical incident debriefing\n\n\n\nMethod of Delivery\nPresentation\, video\, case study exercises\, experiential practice\, personal reflection\, small group discussions. \n\n*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials. \nNote: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nDefinitions and Overview\nApplying a Trauma-Informed Lens to the Intervention\nPotential Responses After a Critical Incident\nYour Role as a Facilitator\nIssues of Co-facilitation\nCritical Incident Response Considerations\nBenefits and Challenges of Group Debriefing\nPreparing for a Group Debriefing\nCIGD Phases\nConsiderations for the Process\n\n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis is an intermediate level workshop intended for school personnel\, social service and health care professionals\, counsellors\, social workers\, managers\, human resource professionals\, and anyone who wants to learn how to facilitate a group debriefing after a tragic event. \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nView our cancellation policy and other information regarding your live virtual workshop or for your in-person workshop. \nThe fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture\, transcribe\, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations. \nThis is a live virtual event\, please check your system requirements prior to registering. \nParticipants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event. \nPlease note\, payment is required in order to receive the login details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator: John Koop Harder\, MSW\, RSW\nJohn has been working as a therapist and trainer for over 20 years. He is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree. John is a contributing author of our Counselling Insights and Counselling in Relationships books. Much of John’s career has centred on working with children\, youth\, adults\, and families dealing with crisis and trauma. While he has a diverse practice\, he has particular interest and specialized experience in working with individuals and families impacted by mental health concerns\, violence\, post-war trauma recovery\, gender/sexuality issues\, and sexual abuse recovery. John’s work is also informed by his international experiences working with individuals and communities impacted by civil war and ethnic conflicts in Colombia\, Albania\, and Northern Ireland. John believes people are their own best experts and already have many of the skills\, abilities\, and competencies that will assist them to address the challenges influencing their lives. John is a warm and engaging facilitator who values interactive learning experiences. Read blogs written by John here.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/critical-incident-group-debriefing-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:CIAJ 2026 Legislative Drafting Conference
DESCRIPTION:Offered by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ)\, this program offers thought-provoking discussions on the process of preparing legislative texts alongside reflections on recent developments shaping the field. Topics include the practical realities faced by drafters\, new AI initiatives\, Indigenous co-development of legislation\, and corrections to legislative texts. Comparative approaches\, ethical considerations\, and interactive sessions will round out a rich and engaging program. The conference will feature panels\, networking opportunities\, and collaborative activities\, offering participants a unique chance to deepen their expertise and contribute to the future of legislative drafting.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/ciaj-2026-legislative-drafting-conference/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Conflict Resolution Skills
DESCRIPTION:Location: Online Virtual\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nand 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\nUpon completion\, participants should be able to: \n\nUnderstand common roots of conflict and how it escalates so that they can address it at the appropriate level and time\nUse practice models for addressing conflict rooted in misunderstandings\, disagreements\, and different personal styles\nEffectively utilize the four-part framework for conducting positive conflict resolution conversations\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. \n\n\n\n\nSome of the Topics Included\n\nHow Conflict Escalates\nDealing with Misunderstandings\nThe Intention Check Tool\nStrategies for Dealing with Disagreements\nThe Interest Check: Moving from Positions to Interest\nConflict Resolution Style Preferences\nThe Style Check Tool\nKey Skills for Conflict Resolution\nTrigger Phrases to Avoid\nStrategies for Staying Calm in Conflict\nThe Four-Part Conflict Resolution Process\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. \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: Alana Abramson\nAlana 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.
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/conflict-resolution-skills-8/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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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-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development
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SUMMARY:An Afternoon with The Right Honourable Richard Wagner\, P.C.\, Chief Justice of Canada
DESCRIPTION:Location: Law Society Building\, 196 Water Street\, St. John’s – Virtual Attendance Available via Zoom \nOverview:                         \nCourts across the country are facing significant pressures as they endeavour to fulfil their essential role in society. In Newfoundland and Labrador\, these pressures are reflected in growing case backlogs and were brought into sharper focus when the Provincial Court was required to indefinitely adjourn certain civil hearings\, traffic matters\, and Contraventions Act cases. Circuit court sittings have also been reduced indefinitely in some regions. These developments highlight broader challenges facing the justice system and the impacts that delay and limited court capacity can have on litigants\, lawyers\, and the public. \nAgainst this backdrop\, the Law Society is pleased to host the Chief Justice of Canada for a special event featuring remarks on the challenges currently facing Canada’s courts. Drawing on his national perspective\, the Chief Justice will situate these developments within broader trends affecting courts across the country. The discussion will consider issues such as delay\, accessibility\, modernization of court processes\, and maintaining public confidence in the administration of justice. \nThe session will also explore the respective roles of courts\, governments\, and the legal profession in responding to these challenges and strengthening the justice system. \nFollowing his remarks\, the Chief Justice will engage in a moderated discussion and respond to questions from attendees. \nThe Right Honourable Richard Wagner\, P.C.\, Chief Justice of Canada \nThe Right Honourable Richard Wagner is the 18th Chief Justice of Canada. In this role\, he presides over the Canadian Judicial Council\, National Judicial Institute and chairs the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. Chief Justice Wagner was president of the Association des Cours Constitutionelles Francophones from 2019 to 2022. The Chief Justice also fulfilled his duty to serve as administrator of the Government of Canada from January 23 to July 26\, 2021. \nBorn and raised in Montreal\, Chief Justice Wagner earned his Bachelor of Social Science and Licentiate in Laws at the University of Ottawa. He returned to his home town to practice law from 1980 to 2004. His areas of specialization included professional liability\, commercial litigation and class action lawsuits. As a litigator the Chief Justice argued cases before every level of court in Quebec\, quasi-judicial tribunals\, as well as the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. Throughout his legal career\, Chief Justice Wagner led initiatives to help lawyers constantly upgrade their skills and knowledge\, such as the creation of the Centre d’accès à l’information juridique in 2002\, for which he was awarded the Mérite du Barreau du Québec in 2005. In 2022\, in recognition of his longstanding contribution to the advancement of the law\, the Bar of Montreal awarded him its highest distinction\, the Medal of the Bar of Montreal. In addition\, for his outstanding contribution to upholding and promoting the rule of law\, the World Jurist Association presented him with its Medal of Honor at a ceremony at the United Nations in New York in 2023. Most recently\, in 2024\, France awarded him with the insignia of Commander of the Legion of Honour\, the country’s highest decoration\, for his exemplary services to the cause of justice. \nChief Justice Wagner was appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec in 2004 and was named to the Quebec Court of Appeal in 2011. On October 5\, 2012\, he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada. He was sworn in as Chief Justice of Canada on December 18\, 2017. At his Supreme Court welcoming ceremony\, Chief Justice Wagner spoke of the need for more transparency in the justice system\, “Judges and courts must adjust and must explain who they are\, what they do and how they do it.” \nIn that regard\, the Chief Justice works very closely with the Supreme Court Registrar. The Court has introduced plain language summaries of decisions called Case in Brief and produces an annual report called the Year in Review. The Chief Justice now holds an annual news conference and has directed the Supreme Court\, for the first time in its history\, to hear cases outside Ottawa. In 2019\, it traveled to Winnipeg where it heard two cases and judges conducted activities in the community. The Court conducted a similar trip to Quebec City in 2022. \nChief Justice Wagner is a steadfast advocate for better access to justice for all Canadians. He encourages better funding for legal aid\, urges lawyers to do more pro bono work and supports structural reforms to further modernize the justice system. \nAs a litigator and a judge\, the Chief Justice has championed civility in and outside the courtroom\, “Even if people reading our decisions don’t agree with an outcome\, we have to ensure they respect them. If we let emotion get the best of us\, our decisions become suspect\, and so do we.” Civility and collegiality were the focus of his speech at the 2019 Cambridge Lectures. \nA passionate defender of the principle of judicial independence\, the Chief Justice and Minister of Justice David Lametti signed an Accord in 2019 to formally recognize the Supreme Court’s full independence from the federal Department of Justice. “A judiciary that is independent – and seen to be independent – benefits all Canadians\,” said the Chief Justice. \nRegistration Fee: $115.00 ($100.00 + HST) \nHST # R108086463 \nSpace is limited. To register for this event\, please click here.  \nCPD Credit: 1.5 hours
URL:https://lsnl.ca/event/an-afternoon-with-the-right-honourable-richard-wagner-p-c-chief-justice-of-canada/
LOCATION:3rd Floor\, Law Society Building\, 196-198 Water Street\, St. John’s\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Continuing Professional Development,Law Society
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