Description

Among the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (2015), recommendations are strong directives for change in child welfare and social work practices that have led to long-term cumulative trauma among Indigenous Peoples. This “collective” and historic trauma impacts people in the present day in the form of unresolved guilt, grief and internalized self-hatred. It originates in the legacy of colonization, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop and ongoing oppression of Indigenous Peoples. 

By developing relationships and building trust between helpers and service users, together we can assist in the process of personal and collective transformation from helpless victim, through courageous survivor, to creative thriver. 

This training focuses on the present-day impacts of colonization on Indigenous Peoples and healing processes grounded in our original teachings and values that have proven to be helpful, such as the reclamation of cultures, spirituality and positive identities to address intergenerational, historic, and/or collective trauma. 

Learning Outcomes 

1. Understand how Indigenous communities took care of one another pre-contact. 
2. Describe the impacts of colonization and its connection to intergenerational, historic and collective trauma among Indigenous Peoples today. 
3. Describe common responses to trauma as they relate to wholistic health, behaviour, and relationships. 
4. Explore helping and healing practices that support personal and collective transformation of Indigenous Peoples, families, and communities. 
5. Explore strategies for developing relationships and building trust with Indigenous Peoples, families and communities. 
6. Understand how their own trauma impacts the work that they do and the importance of self-care. 

Who Should Attend  

This course is recommended for parents, teachers, early childhood educators, childcare professionals, foster parents, healthcare professionals, and anyone that works with young children.  

Course Dates & Format  

There are no scheduled dates for this course at this time, however in-service is available.

This is a 6-hour training. This course consists of two 3-hour interactive virtual sessions using Zoom. 

Instructor:  Cyndy Baskin, Ph.D. 

Cyndy Baskin is of Mi’kmaq and Celtic descent. Her clan is the fish and her spirit name translates to “The Woman Who Passes on the Teachings”. Cyndy started as a Social Worker and is now an Emeritus Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her teaching, research and writing interests involve how Indigenous worldviews can inform education, spirituality, anti-violence, mental health and decolonizing research methodologies. She conducts training in diverse areas for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous service providers and educational institutions.

Training Fee 

Group Registration: Save 20% off individual fees with a group registration of 4 or more participants. Download the group registration form HERE.

Continuing Education Information  

Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance at their discretion when participants submit the course outline and certificate.  

In-Service  

This is available as an in-person or virtual in-service training and customized to suit your needs.