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MANDT TRAINING
Date(s):Monday, September 20, 2010 9:00 AM - Tuesday, September 21, 2010 5:00 PM
Location:Still Creek Housing Cooperative ~ Common Room
Description:This two day training program is Spectrum’s choice of a methodology for non-violent crisis intervention training as it focuses on team-based shared strengths building, particularly around communication in all aspects, with the intention of avoiding many situations and having a skill set to de-escalate those that are unavoidable. Susan Wilson, is our accredited instructor.
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David Pitonyak - Beyond Behaviours: Supporting Competence, Confidence and Well-Being
Date(s):Thursday, September 30, 2010 9:00 AM - Thursday, September 30, 2010 4:30 PM
Location:949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
Description:Difficult behaviours result from unmet needs. This workshop examines seven quality of life indicators that are often missing in the life of a person who experiences our services. Based on the idea from Jean Clarke that a person's needs are best met by people whose needs are met, this day-long workshop examines strategies for supporting not only an individual who experiences disabilities but also the needs of his or her caregivers
Link: LINK TO BROCHURE

David Pitonyak - Supporting a Person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Date(s):Friday, October 01, 2010 9:00 AM - Friday, October 01, 2010 4:30 PM
Location:949 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
Description:This day-long workshop examines the impact of trauma in the lives of people who experience disabilities. Many experience Post Trauma Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a result of early loss of family (institutionalization), medical procedures, treatment procedures, sexual and physical abuse. This workshop explores strategies for helping people to heal, even in the aftermath of extraordinary suffering.
Link: LINK TO BROCHURE

MANDT TRAINING
Date(s):Tuesday, November 23, 2010 9:00 AM - Wednesday, November 24, 2010 5:00 PM
Location:Still Creek Housing Cooperative ~ Common Room
Description:This two day training program is Spectrum’s choice of a methodology for non-violent crisis intervention training as it focuses on team-based shared strengths building, particularly around communication in all aspects, with the intention of avoiding many situations and having a skill set to de-escalate those that are unavoidable. Susan Wilson is our accredited instructor.
Link: