Training to build capacity

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SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute

Specialized leadership programming for human and health service professionals

Leadership in the 'helping professions' has unique demands and requires specialized training to support the challenge of service delivery, especially during this period of unprecedented change in both a virtual and non-virtual world.

Our leadership programs are delivered by an award-winning health systems innovation scholar and leadership subject matter experts who understand the unique challanges that managers and supervisors face in this blended world. These programs have been designed to provide the practical tools, frameworks and knowledge required to be an effective manager/supervisor.

The programming is set up so you may take either the full certificate programs or any of the individual webinars - find the leadership training that best meets your professional development needs. Reserve your spot today to keep learning and growing with us.

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Management certificate
Live webinar series starting May 18
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Susan Geary, PhD, Marion Langford, M.Ed., and Abi Sriharan, D.Phil., M.Sc. (Oxon)
Individual webinars:
May 18 - The leadership edge: Leading in a blended world
May 26 - Holding difficult conversations
June 3 - Beyond performance reviews: Creating a thriving work culture
June 9 - Foundations of coaching
June 14 - Change management

Certificate for new supervisors: Develop and enhance your supervisory skills in health and human services
Live webinar series starting June 29
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST
Susan Geary, PhD, and Marion Langford, M.Ed.
Individual webinars:
June 29 - Essential skills for the new supervisor
July 6 - Leadership and motivation
July 13 - Holding difficult conversations
July 20 - Cultivating your credibility and influence

Training to build capacity

Whether you are looking for foundational or specialized training, our May programming can support your learning and help you to build capacity in yourself.


Creative CBT interventions for children with anxiety Live webinar May 17 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S Registration includes a copy of Liana's book CE hours: 6	The leadership edge: Leading in a blended world Live webinar May 18 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Susan Geary, PhD this is webinar one from the Management certificate program*


When the personal is professional: Understanding and addressing vicarious trauma Live webinar May 27 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST Bo Yih Thom, MSW, RSW CE hours: 3	So you only have eight sessions: What do you do? Integrating evidenced-informed practices into time-limited psychotherapy Live webinar May 27 and 31 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Cleo Haber, BSW, RSW, MSW CE hours: 12


Schema therapy: An integrative treatment approach for emotional dysregulation, personality disorders and C-PTSD Live webinar May 30 and June 1 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST Ian Robertson, MSW, RSW CE hours: 12	We offer 20% off for groups of four or more - contact Mary Anne via mvanrooyen@sickkidscmhlearning.ca for more details on how we can help build capacity in your organization/team.

Plan ahead and reserve your spot for these June webinars

Starting June 2 - Certificate in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) level 1: The foundations with Nili Benazon, PhD. CE hours: 24 - hours are also applicable towards the CACBT certification process.

Starting June 6 - The impact of domestic violence and intimate partner violence on youth during the global pandemic: Practical applications and trauma-informed interventions with Jennifer Herbert, ATR-BC, LCAT. CE hours: 9.

Starting June 13 - Certificate in trauma counselling for mental health professionals: Level 1 with Natalie Zlodre, MSW, RSW. CE hours: 36. Limited spots available!

June 21 - Concurrent disorders and youth populations: Understanding and supporting youth who use substances with Leora Rich, MSW, RSW CE hours: 3.

	SickKids CCMH Learning Institute has approval from the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) for participants of our programming to apply the number of CE hours earned in the program(s) towards their continuing education hours. The number of eligible CE hours are outlined within each program.
Other licensing boards and professional organizations will grant CE credits for attendance at their own discretion; participants will need to submit the course outline and certificate for their consideration.

A resource from AboutKidsHealth

Although screen time can be very enjoyable for you and your child, too much screen time can lead to negative behaviours and emotions.

Children rely on you to teach them healthy screen time habits when they are young so that they can maintain those habits as they become more independent. They also rely on you to create an environment where they can go online safely. Read the full article here.

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