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Foundations Course

Essential Skills for Professionals Working in High-Stress Environments

September 9th, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM AT

Saint John, New Brunswick

Register

Join us on September 9th in New Brunswick for an enriching, full-day event led by TEND Executive Director Françoise Mathieu.

With over 20 years of experience supporting professionals in trauma-exposed environments, TEND has distilled its most valuable insights into this comprehensive course. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to deepen your understanding of trauma, secondary traumatic stress, trauma-informed practice, Psychological First Aid, or essential tools for supporting staff in challenging settings, this workshop is designed for you.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain cutting-edge insights and practical skills to enhance organizational health.

Join us in Saint John, New Brunswick

This full day training will be happening at the Delta Marriott Saint John located at 39 King Street, Saint John, NB, E2L 4W3.

Registration includes lunch + coffee and tea.

Essential Concepts for Trauma-Exposed Work

For those considering TEND’s intensive programs, such as Train the Trainer or Debriefing and Mutual Support, as well as our upcoming Trauma-Informed Practice program, this day offers a crucial foundation and a springboard for further learning.

Program Instructor

Françoise Mathieu

M. Ed., RP

Françoise is an educator, speaker, and trauma-trained therapist. She is the author of The Compassion Fatigue Workbook, founding member of the Secondary Traumatic Stress Consortium, and the Executive Director of TEND.

Since 2001, she has given thousands of workshops and keynote addresses on secondary traumatic stress, burnout, and other related topics to those in the fields of health care, child welfare, the criminal justice sector, social and human services, emergency response, armed forces, and more.

Have questions about this training or interested in registering a group?

Email Alison Goodfellow, our Operations Manager at alison@tendacademy.ca or call 613-270-5182