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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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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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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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Presenters  Amanda Hickey, TIFS Program Leader   A program that gives Adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to “try” living on their own. It is an innovative well-rounded approach to exploring how to live independently. Through a person-centered curriculum and experiential …
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Victim Services Toronto provides immediate, confidential support for any person who has experienced crime or sudden tragedy 24/7. VST is crisis response, intervention and prevention services for victims of crime and sudden tragedy in Toronto. This workshop with provide an …
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Indroduction to Neurodevelopmental disabilities Scott Skinner, Community Network of Specialized Care. Presentation slides Let’s Talk: An Open Dialogue on Vulnerability in Toronto Series: Through collaboration and coordination, the Community Network of Specialized Care works to build efficient and effective cross-sectorial …
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Presenters Denise Hannivan, Investigator OPGT The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (“OPGT”) delivers a unique and diverse range of services that safeguard the legal, personal and financial interests of certain private individuals and estates. Denise will be focusing …
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