IDEA Training Collaborative
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IDEA Training Collaborative offers inclusive, diverse, and equitable training that is both accessible and affordable for individuals supporting vulnerable populations. ABOUT THTC:
The inquest into the deaths of Eugene Upper, Irwin Anderson and Mirsalah-Aldin Kopani in June and July 1996, concluded that areas which needed improvement in some hostels were:
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05/29/2026
Frontline work shouldn’t mean facing safety risks alone.
Join our Strategies for Frontline Workers training to build practical skills in safety planning, de-escalation, and trauma-informed response, whether you’re in shelters, supportive housing, or community outreach. You’ll leave with tools to protect your own safety and better support the people you serve.
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05/26/2026
Build stronger client engagement and navigate resistance with confidence. This online Motivational Interviewing training explores how motivation works as a dynamic process and equips you with practical, client-centered tools to support meaningful change.
Learn how to address ambivalence, strengthen motivation, and apply effective brief intervention strategies—especially when working with individuals who may seem “resistant.” Ideal for professionals looking to enhance their impact in counseling and support settings.
Register - ideatraining.org
05/20/2026
Grief is part of community and shelter work—resident deaths, relationship losses, critical incidents, and constant change.
Our Grief and Loss in Community Service Work training gives staff space to name what they are carrying and learn practical ways to support themselves, their colleagues, and their organizations. For a limited time, we are offering this live online course for $100 per person (a $40 discount from the regular $140 rate).
To receive the $100 rate, contact [email protected] and we will share how to register.
Course details: ideatraining.org/courses/grief-and-loss-in-community-service-work/
Many of us want to help when someone is struggling with their mental health—but we are not always sure where to start.
Our 2-day Mental Health First Aid Certification course, led by facilitator Brittany Bullock, gives you practical tools, conversation frameworks, and a better understanding of stigma, diagnosis, and community resources so you can show up with more confidence and care.
This nationally recognized certification is open to anyone in the community. Explore Upcoming Training dates and register today. (Link in comments.)
05/19/2026
Knowing a client is struggling is one thing. Knowing how to respond in the moment is another.
On May 21, 2026, Registered Psychotherapist Priyan Ramanihar will lead our Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT) training, designed for people working in shelters, housing, and community services. You will learn simple, structured tools to explore thoughts, reduce distress, and support clients living with mental health and addiction challenges.
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65 Wellesley Street E. Suite 501
Toronto, ON
M4Y1G7
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
