Cost: Free
We are excited to announce the AAISA 2024 Q2 Professional Development course offerings for July, August, and September. These courses are designed to support settlement and integration sector workers by providing essential training and...
Cost: Free
We are excited to announce the AAISA 2024 Q2 Professional Development course offerings for July, August, and September. These courses are designed to support settlement and integration sector workers by providing essential training and knowledge. Here are the courses available this quarter:
Settlement Transition Process (Self-Paced), Start Date: July 2, 2024, End Date: August 12, 2024, Registration Closing Date: June 25, 2024,
Description: Learn about acculturation, settlement, acculturative stress, and post-traumatic stress. Understand the role of settlement agencies and strategies to address settlement challenges. Register: Click here to register
Basic Counseling in a Cross-Cultural Context (Self-Paced), Start Date: July 15, 2024, End Date: August 26, 2024, Registration Closing Date: July 5, 2024,
Description: Define the counseling role with clients and develop the necessary attitudes, skills, and knowledge for effectiveness. Register: Click here to register
Trauma-Informed Care (Self-Paced), Start Date: July 29, 2024, End Date: September 9, 2024, Registration Closing Date: July 22, 2024
Description: Understand trauma, its manifestations, and a trauma-informed approach. Learn strategies to support newcomers in crises and ensure the wellbeing of practitioners. Register: Click here to register
Foundations of Case Management I (Self-Paced), Start Date: August 1, 2024, End Date: September 16, 2024, Registration Closing Date: July 23, 2024
Description: Gain familiarity with the transtheoretical model of change and principles of motivational interviewing for effective case management. Register: Click here to register
Immigration Processes and Mechanics (Self-Paced), Start Date: August 8, 2024, End Date: September 1, 2024, Registration Closing Date: July 30, 2024,
Description: Introduction to the Canadian Immigration System, its history, policies, and current issues. Learn about immigrants' categories, streams, and application processes. Register: Click here to register
Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health and Mental Wellness Support (Self-Paced), Start Date: August 14, 2024, End Date: September 25, 2024, Registration Closing Date: August 5, 2024,
Description: Understand the impact of stigma and discrimination on mental health clients. Learn skills and strategies to improve interactions and support. Register: Click here to register
Organizational Audit Tool (Self-Paced), Start Date: August 26, 2024, End Date: October 7, 2024, Registration Closing Date: August 15, 2024,
Description: Identify organizational strengths and barriers in meeting newcomers' mental health needs. Learn how to complete and apply findings from the audit tool. Register: Click here to register
Understanding Culturally Safe Mental Health and Mental Wellness (Self-Paced), Start Date: September 16, 2024, End Date: October 28, 2024, Registration Closing Date: September 6, 2024,
Description: Explore diverse cultural perspectives on mental health, promote self-awareness, and strive for stigma-free conversations about mental well-being. Register: Click here to register
Comprendre la santé mentale et le bien-être mental culturellement sécurisants (Self-Paced), Start Date: September 23, 2024, End Date: November 7, 2024, Registration Closing Date: September 12, 2024,
Description: Similar to the course above, but offered in French. Learn about cultural sensitivity and support for mental health clients. Register: Click here to register
All courses are free for AAISA members. The cost for non-members may vary by course and number of participants. Precedence for seats will be given to AAISA members. For more information and to register, please visit: AAISA Professional Development.For any questions, please contact: pd@aaisa.ca."
