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PRESENTER: Linda Ger Walters, Grief Recovery Specialist, Co-Facilitator for the Relationship Group The purpose of this session is to provide an understanding of the core principles of grief and loss and their effects on families and individuals who seek our …
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Welcome to a basic tips video brought to you by Aptus Treatment Centre. In this video we’re going to look at the term reinforcement and how reinforcement can have a huge impact on behaviour. This video will follow 3 scenarios, …
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An overview of borderline personality disorder. Including information on Intellectual Disability, and some staffing approaches. Download the presentation. Presented at Shared Learning Forum on February 28, 2020

Who amongst us has not felt that sense of dread when a visit to the dentist is imminent? Even simple checkups can be uncomfortable and mildly painful. One part of that experience is knowing that the dentist will Invariably ask …
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PRESENTERS:  Victoria Bojda, University of Toronto Faculty of Nursing RN Clinical Placement Student, Community Network of Specialized Care/CNSC Toronto Region, Surrey Place  Angie Gonzales, Health Care Facilitator and Nursing Professional Practice Lead, CNSC Toronto Region, Surrey Place  H.E.L.P. framework in …
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Welcome to a basic tips video brought to you by Aptus Treatment Centre and Mackenzie Health’s Centre for Behaviour Health Sciences. In this video, we’re going to look at visual schedules and how they can be helpful for many different …
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Presenters Barry Isaacs and Michelle Petrides Over the past two years, Surrey Place along with project partners Community Living Toronto, Developmental Services Ontario-Toronto Region, and Family Service Toronto have been working with adults with developmental disabilities, families and agencies across …
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A short interview between Nicole Alphonse, Behaviour Services Consultant, Specialized Resource Home | Specialized Services Community Living Toronto and Kerry-Anne Robinson, M.Ed., BCBA, Clinical Director, Progressive Steps Training and Consultation. What is ACT? Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a …
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