Building the capacity of the people and organizations that support our communities.

Workshop Details

Crisis Counselling Skills is a workshop designed to build foundational skills for supporting people experiencing a crisis. Participants will learn practical tools to better understand crisis situations, communicate effectively, and provide compassionate support.

This workshop is available in half-day and full day sessions.

Half-day workshop participants will learn how to:

  • Understand crises and how people respond to them.
  • Learn about the stages of crisis development.
  • Explore a crisis intervention counselling model.
  • Build essential communication skills for crisis support.

Full-day workshop participants will learn how to:

  • Develop fundamental counselling skills and tools.
  • Understand how crises develop and what defines a crisis.
  • Explore crisis intervention approaches in greater depth.
  • Learn basic suicide assessment and intervention techniques.
  • Practice skills through role-plays and hands-on activities.

Anyone can learn how to support someone in crisis. This training is designed for people working or volunteering in helping roles, as well as anyone who wants to develop basic crisis counselling skills.

Mental Health Awareness is a half-day workshop that builds understanding of mental health and mental illness while promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging compassionate conversations. Participants will gain practical knowledge and resources to support their own well-being and the well-being of others.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Understand the difference between mental health and mental illness.
  • Recognize and challenge stigma related to mental health.
  • Explore healthy coping strategies and available community resources.
  • Build awareness and confidence in supporting mental well-being.

This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about mental health and fostering supportive, inclusive communities.

*Community groups may be eligible for alternate pricing options. Please email Education@klinic.mb.ca for more information.

This half-day workshop explores the principles and practice of mindfulness through practical exercises and everyday strategies that support self-awareness, resilience, and overall well-being.

Participants will learn:

  • The principles of mindfulness.
  • The benefits of mindfulness for everyday well-being.
  • Mindfulness techniques to build self-awareness and resilience.
  • Ways to apply mindfulness strategies in daily life.

This workshop is open to anyone interested in developing practical mindfulness skills to support personal and professional well-being.

*Community groups may be eligible for alternate pricing options. Please email Education@klinic.mb.ca for more information.

Self-care and Stress Management is a half-day workshop focused on building healthy coping strategies, reducing stress, and supporting personal and professional well-being.

Participants will learn:

  • Strategies for managing stress.
  • The principles of self-compassion and mindfulness.
  • Practical tools to support effective self-care.
  • Ways to build resilience and promote overall well-being.

This workshop is open to anyone interested in strengthening their self-care practices and managing stress more effectively.

*Community groups may be eligible for alternate pricing options. Please email Education@klinic.mb.ca for more information.

Understanding Self-Injury is a half-day workshop that explores compassionate approaches to supporting people who self-injure.

Participants will learn:

  • The biological, psychological, and social factors behind self-injury.
  • Common characteristics and reasons for self-injury.
  • Trauma-informed practices for supporting individuals who self-injure.
  • Strategies for responding with compassion and confidence.

This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about self-injury and how to provide supportive, trauma-informed care.

*Community groups may be eligible for alternate pricing options. Please email Education@klinic.mb.ca for more information.

Suicide Intervention is a half-day workshop that builds awareness and understanding of suicide. Participants will learn compassionate, non-judgmental approaches to recognize suicide risk, provide support, and help prevent suicide.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Support someone experiencing thoughts of suicide and help keep them safe
  • Understand the role of suicide in society and its impact on our lives
  • Recognize signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviours
  • Use basic suicide assessment and intervention skills
  • Explore ways to reduce risk

This workshop is for care providers, community members, and anyone who wants to learn how to support someone experiencing thoughts of suicide.

Trauma-informed Care is a half-day workshop that explores trauma, its impact on individuals and communities, and the core principles of trauma-informed care. Participants will gain practical strategies for integrating a trauma-informed perspective into everyday interactions while developing skills for self-reflection and awareness.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Recognize trauma and understand its impact
  • Identify the core principles of trauma-informed care
  • Integrate a trauma-informed approach into daily interactions
  • Practice mindfulness to support self-reflection and awareness

This workshop is for anyone interested in learning and applying the principles of trauma-informed care in everyday interactions.

Vicarious Trauma is a half-day workshop that explores trauma and vicarious trauma, offering practical tools to recognize, manage, and respond to its impacts.

Participants will learn how to:

  • Understand trauma and vicarious trauma
  • Recognize the impact of trauma on the mind and body
  • Identify warning signs and risk factors of vicarious trauma
  • Explore strategies to address and protect against vicarious trauma
  • Practice mindfulness techniques to support wellbeing
  • Develop stress management and self-care skills for everyday life

This workshop is designed for service providers and individuals in caring roles who may be impacted by the trauma they witness, support, or respond to in their work.

Please note: Most of our trainings are encouraged for an 18+ audience due to the mature nature of the content covered.

Cost

Training fees are based on your organization type and the number of participants. If workshop fees are a barrier to participation, please email Education@klinic.mb.ca to explore available options.

Workshops marked with * may have alternate pricing options available for community groups. Please email Education@klinic.mb.ca for more information.

Groups of 10–30 Participants

Half-Day Training

  • Non-Profit: $500
  • Government: $625
  • For-Profit: $1,000

Full-Day Training

  • Non-Profit: $1,000
  • Government: $1,250
  • For-Profit: $2,000

Groups of 31+ Participants

An additional surcharge applies for larger groups.

Half-Day Training

  • Non-Profit: +$125 (Total: $625)
  • Government: +$125 (Total: $750)
  • For-Profit: +$250 (Total: $1,250)

Full-Day Training

  • Non-Profit: +$250 (Total: $1,250)
  • Government: +$250 (Total: $1,500)
  • For-Profit: +$500 (Total: $2,500)

All prices are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD). Contact us for training requests or groups larger than our standard capacity.

Training may be available throughout Manitoba, but extra fees will apply. Fees may cover mileage, flights, accommodations, and daily expenses. You might need two trainers based on the location and how long the training is.