Beyond Drugs: Problematic Substance Use Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Schedule

Tue Nov 25 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

312 Parkdale Ave | Ottawa, ON

This training will explore how using a trauma-informed understanding of problematic substance use supports mental health and well-being.
About this Event

This training is for professionals who provide support to individuals who are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues, as well as those involved in policy or program development in these areas.

Join Rideauwood's Manager of Clinical Practice, Amanda Neilson, for an interactive training that covers:

  • Understanding addiction using a biopsychosocial approach
  • Exploring the connection between trauma and substance use
  • Using harm reduction to support change

Learning objectives:

  1. Have the most up-to-date understanding of problematic substance use
  2. Be able to confidently incorporate trauma-informed care principles into their day-to-day interactions with people who may be struggling


***Please note this training will be held IN PERSON at 312 Parkdale Avenue.***

This training offers 3 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) hours through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.


Where is it happening?

312 Parkdale Ave, 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Canada
Tickets

CAD 81.21

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