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SUMMARY:Increasing Emotional Intelligence at Work - July 9
DESCRIPTION:For Community Social Services\n\n\n\n\nEmotional intelligence is the ability to recognize\, understand\, and manage our own emotions\, while also being attuned to the emotions of others. In high-stress environments\, developing this skill can improve communication\, strengthen relationships\, and foster healthier workplaces. This interactive webinar offers practical tools and insights to help participants explore their emotional triggers\, better understand the role of emotions in behaviour\, and respond thoughtfully to emotional cues in others. \n\n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify own emotional triggers and understand how this influence behaviour.\nDescribe the key functions of emotions and their role in decision-making and communication.\nReflect on how behaviours may signal underlying emotional experiences.\nApply strategies to respond more effectively to the emotions of others in the workplace.
URL:https://csshsa.ca/training/increasing-emotional-intelligence-at-work-july-9/
LOCATION:https://csshsa.ca/training/increasing-emotional-intelligence-at-work-july-9/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="CSSHSA":MAILTO:healthsafety@csshsa.ca
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SUMMARY:Community of Practice: Safety in Social Housing - July 15
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic and engaging Community of Practice session focused on Safety in Social Housing. This meeting is an opportunity for health and safety professionals in the social services sector to come together\, share experiences\, and explore practical strategies for addressing the unique health and safety challenges in social housing environments. \nDuring this one-hour session\, we’ll discuss the key safety concerns that impact both residents and staff in social housing\, and highlight effective approaches to creating safer\, more supportive spaces. Through small breakout discussions\, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with peers\, guided by OHS and PHS Advisors\, as you explore real-world issues and share solutions. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of emergency shelters or supportive housing\, your insights and experiences are valuable. \nAt the end of the session\, we’ll reconvene to share key themes and takeaways\, and discuss next steps for continued collaboration and improvement in the sector. \nIf you’re responsible for health and safety in a social service organization\, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and contribute to advancing safety practices in your community. \nPlease note that this meeting is exclusive to health and safety professionals in the following WorkSafeBC Classification Units: \n\n766007 – Counselling or Social Services (not elsewhere specified)\n766010 – Life and Job Skills Training\n766017 – Residential Social Service Facility
URL:https://csshsa.ca/training/community-of-practice-safety-in-social-housing-july-15/
LOCATION:https://csshsa.ca/training/community-of-practice-safety-in-social-housing-july-15/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250717T120000
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SUMMARY:CSSHSA Learning Centre - Training Webinar - July 17
DESCRIPTION:This training webinar is designed to help member organization representatives gain a clear\, practical understanding of the CSSHSA Learning Centre. \nThe session will start with an introduction to CSSHSA\, highlighting the organization’s mission\, services\, and how its training programs can benefit participating organizations. It will then cover the platform’s core features\, coordinator permissions\, and strategies for supporting training and development. By the end\, attendees will be equipped to confidently navigate the Learning Centre\, assign relevant courses\, track learner progress\, and make the most of the available resources. \nIf your organization is interested in using the CSSHSA Learning Centre and accessing free Health and Safety courses\, it is essential that a representative\, preferably your training coordinator\, attend this webinar. \nRegister below to secure your spot and ensure your team is ready to make the most of everything the platform has to offer. \n 
URL:https://csshsa.ca/training/csshsa-learning-centre-training-webinar-july-17/
LOCATION:https://csshsa.ca/training/csshsa-learning-centre-training-webinar-july-17/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="CSSHSA":MAILTO:healthsafety@csshsa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250723T163000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to JOHSC - July 23
DESCRIPTION:This one-day (8-hour\, in-person) course covers the essentials for all new health and safety committee members and serves as an introduction to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees. \nLearning objectives: \n\nOutline your role and scope as a JOHSC member\nName sections of WSBC regulation\, guidelines\, and Workers Compensation Act relevant to JOHSC members\nDescribe the role of the JOHSC member in the work refusal process\nExamine the role of JOHSC members in workplace inspections\, incident investigation\, hazard identification and risk assessment\n\nThis course meets WorkSafeBC OHS Regulatory requirements (Section 3.27). \nTopics covered in the course: \n\nThe structure of health and safety in British Columbia\nRoles and Responsibilities\nHealth and Safety Rights\nWhat is expected of a health and safety committee?\nRoles and Responsibilities\nDuties and Functions\nCommittee Terms of Reference\nCommittee Evaluations\nHazard identification\, risk assessment and control\nErgonomics\, is it an issue?\nPsychological wellness: why do we need to talk about this?\nInspections\nInvestigations\n\nCourse Instructor(s): \nSavanna Rutkowski\, OHS Advisor\, CSSHSA \nJackie Lee\, OHS Advisor\, CSSHSA \nCourse Length: 8 hours \nCourse certificate is provided. \nCancellation policy:\nIf you are unable to attend this course\, you must give CSSHSA a minimum of 3 business days notice (prior to the course date) to qualify for a full refund or rebooking without penalty. Cancellation terms are as follows: notice of 3 or more business days = rebook without penalty\, less than 3 days notice = $50 + GST to rebook\, \nLunch is not provided. Bring your own lunch or choose from a multitude of options nearby. \n 
URL:https://csshsa.ca/training/introduction-to-johsc-july-23/
LOCATION:Vancouver – CSSHSA Training Room – 11th floor\, 555 Burrard Street\, Vancouver\, BRITISH COLUMBIA\, V7X 1M8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-person
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ORGANIZER;CN="CSSHSA":MAILTO:healthsafety@csshsa.ca
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SUMMARY:Recovery: a Personal Account From the Front Lines – July 23
DESCRIPTION:Brian Dean Williams brings years of frontline experience supporting individuals with mental health and substance use challenges. Like many in this field\, his early career took a personal toll—leading him to face his own struggles with stress and moral injury. \n\n\n\n\nIn this session\, Brian offers a heartfelt and honest account of that journey: the challenges he faced\, how his work intersected with his personal struggles\, and the path he took toward healing. His story is one of resilience\, insight\, and hope—for himself and for other frontline workers navigating similar experiences. \n\n\n\n\nIn the second half of the session\, Brian will share practical strategies that have supported not only his own recovery but also the well-being of dozens of frontline workers he’s guided through therapy\, clinical supervision\, workshops\, and retreats. He’ll introduce a compassionate framework to understand the full spectrum of substance use and offer tools to respond skillfully—whether supporting ourselves or others. \n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nRecognize the unique risks that frontline service workers face in developing problematic substance use\nIdentify early warning signs that may indicate personal struggles with substance use\nDevelop a deeper understanding of the spectrum of substance use and learn how to respond skillfully and compassionately—both to themselves and others\nBecome familiar with practical resources and evidence-informed models for addressing problematic substance use\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter \n\n\n\n\nBrian Dean Williams is a registered clinical counsellor and approved clinical supervisor. Brian has worked on the frontlines for 28 years with folks struggling with mental health\, substance use\, housing\, and marginalization. He has worked in the downtown eastside in Vancouver\, and in small First Nations (Indigenous) communities. Brian’s main modalities are narrative therapy and Buddhist psychology\, although he also draws from other collaborative forms of counselling and community work. He has taught at Correctional Services of Canada\, Raincity Housing\, Vancouver Coastal Health\, the Kitasoo Xai’xais First Nation\, and many more. Brian lives on the traditional unceded territories of the shíshálh Nation with his wife and three kids\, where he loves mountain biking\, playing hockey / basketball\, and singing with his community. www.briandeanwilliams.com
URL:https://csshsa.ca/training/substance-use-recovery-a-personal-account-from-the-front-lines-july-23/
LOCATION:https://csshsa.ca/training/substance-use-recovery-a-personal-account-from-the-front-lines-july-23/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250724T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250725T120000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid - July 24 - 25
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and impactful virtual Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification Course\, designed to equip you with essential skills to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or decline in well-being. This interactive training will take place virtually\, from 8:30AM to 12:00PM\, on July 24th & 25th\, providing you with hands-on techniques to recognize\, support\, and guide individuals toward recovery. \nThroughout the course\, participants will learn how to: \n\nRecognize early signs of mental health declines or crises\nEncourage open discussions about mental health and well-being\nGuide individuals to appropriate professional or community supports\nOffer support in mental health or substance use crises\nUse MHFA actions to maintain your own mental health\n\nUpon successful completion\, participants will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate from the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). \nBefore attending the virtual training\, participants must complete a self-directed online module (Module 1)\, which introduces key concepts and strategies to be explored in the live training (Modules 2 and 3). The online module takes approximately 2 hours to complete\, and proof of completion is required prior to the start of the virtual modules. Completion of Module 1 is mandatory to participate in the virtual course. Failure to complete the online module by the specified deadline will make the participant ineligible for a refund or transfer of registration. \nImportant Note: A minimum of 8 participants is required by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) for the training to proceed. If fewer than 8 participants are confirmed 48 hours prior to the session\, the course will be rescheduled in accordance with MHCC’s group size policy. \nCancellation Policy: \n\nCancellations must be submitted via email (training@csshsa.ca) at least 5 business days before the scheduled course to receive a refund or reschedule.\n\nLate cancellations or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
URL:https://csshsa.ca/training/mental-health-first-aid-july-24-25/
LOCATION:https://csshsa.ca/training/mental-health-first-aid-july-24-25/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250729T120000
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SUMMARY:OHS for Leaders – Virtual Instructor-led Session (Part 2) - July 29
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview\nThis virtual course is Part 2 of the OHS for Leaders Certificate\, following the completion of required self-paced module on the CSSHSA Learning Centre. It is designed for supervisors\, managers\, directors\, and senior leaders in the Social Services Sector who are responsible for workplace health and safety oversight. \nThrough this interactive\, instructor-led session\, participants will deepen their understanding of health and safety leadership and gain practical tools to support a safe and healthy workplace. \nWhat You’ll Learn\nBy the end of this virtual course\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand your role and responsibilities in workplace health and safety\nCollaborate effectively with key stakeholders\nIntegrate health and safety practices into your day-to-day work\nAccess tools and resources to support safety leadership\n\nThis course is free for all CSSHSA member organizations. \nIf you haven’t completed Part 1 of this course (self-paced online portion)\, please email training@csshsa.ca to request access.
URL:https://csshsa.ca/training/ohs-for-leaders-virtual-instructor-led-session-part-2-july-29/
LOCATION:https://csshsa.ca/training/ohs-for-leaders-virtual-instructor-led-session-part-2-july-29/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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