Professional Development
Telus Health Offered Sessions
Mental Health
Student Support Certificate and Student Affairs
IT Training Sessions
Telus Health Offered Sessions:
Creating Balance in your life - Register Here
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Zoom (link provided)
In today’s environment of competing demands, relentless commitments, and a consistent feeling of shortage of time, balance often does not come easily or naturally. A conscious effort, deep commitment, and clear priorities are required to create and protect one’s sense of balance. This seminar will help participants explore how their current choices impact their work-life satisfaction and help them develop strategies to achieve a greater balance in life.
Working with Difficult Behaviour - Register Here
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom (link provided)
This course focuses on individual skill development on effectively managing challenging behaviours. There are three things we drive home in this course: respond to behaviours and not people, read and respond with rational thinking, and it is hard for us to learn new ways of reading and responding to behaviours we consider negative or challenging. This course gives you a toolbox of strategies to deal effectively with challenging behaviours.
Mental Health:
Mental Distress: Recognition and Response - Register Here
Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: ENW 112
Participants will learn about the difference between mental health and mental illness, as well as the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Participants will learn about a variety of mental illness, including common symptoms and presentation. As well, simple verbal de-escalation techniques and communication strategies will be reviewed. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of caregiver burnout and chronic stress, two conditions that are often overlooked but can have significant impacts on one's health and well-being. We will delve into the causes and symptoms of these conditions, helping participants to identify signs in themselves or others. More importantly, we will explore various strategies to manage and alleviate these symptoms.
Mental Distress: Recognition and Response - Register Here
Date: Monday, March 18, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Durham B112
Participants will learn about the difference between mental health and mental illness, as well as the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Participants will learn about a variety of mental illness, including common symptoms and presentation. As well, simple verbal de-escalation techniques and communication strategies will be reviewed. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of caregiver burnout and chronic stress, two conditions that are often overlooked but can have significant impacts on one's health and well-being. We will delve into the causes and symptoms of these conditions, helping participants to identify signs in themselves or others. More importantly, we will explore various strategies to manage and alleviate these symptoms.
Student Support Certificate and Student Affairs:
For more information on Student Support Certificate Sessions, please visit the Student Support Certificate website.
Conflict Resolution and Complaints Processes- Register Here
Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-person
When working with students, conflicts can arise over finances, grades and service. Upon completion of this workshop, one will be better able to: identify situations in which conflict might arise; identify common underlying issues causing conflict, and; address and mediate conflict in a respectful manner.
Respecting Individuals and Supporting Equity- Register Here
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-person
The Centre for Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility (CHREA) offers a workshop on respecting individuals and supporting equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. This 2-hour workshop will move from theory to practice. Participants will (1) exploring some historical origins of inequity and intersectionality for context, (2) discuss present day equity issues, and (3) have participants co-create an action plan for incorporating best practices in equity into their role(s) at Trent, moving the Trent community from theory and awareness to intentional action."
Understanding Student Development- Register Here
Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-person
In this session, participants will review and analyze the demographics of Trent University students. We will explore the concept of intersectionality and apply this to theories of student development. Participants will have an opportunity to share their experiences and discuss case scenarios to apply learning.
Student Accessibility Services- Register Here
Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual, Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants
The Student Accessibility Services session will review academic accommodation and our responsibilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Ace (AODA). We will reflect on ableism and the Disability Justice movement, exploring barriers that students may face when accessing post-secondary education. Participants will learn how Trent provides access through academic accommodation and the use of assistive technology. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own questions about the services provided by Student Accessibility Services (SAS) and how to promote accessible campuses and learning environments.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention- Register Here
Date: February 21, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-person (TBD)
The workshop cost is $50. Once registered, your supervisor will be contacted for approval to charge departmental budget.
Managed through the Crisis Prevention Institute, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, this training provides individuals with skills to safely recognize and respond to the everyday crisis situation that may involve more challenging behaviors. The focus is on verbal de-escalation, prevention, and early intervention. For more information visit Crisis Prevention Institute website: https://www.crisisprevention.com/Our-Programs/Nonviolent-Crisis-Intervention/Course-Topics
SafeTALK- Register Here
Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: In-person
SafeTALK trains participants to recognize individuals with thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid resources. SafeTALK uses four steps (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) to help a person with thoughts of suicide connect with a resource that will keep them keep safe.
Positive Space- Register Here
Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-person
In this session, participants will identify aspects of a positive space and discuss impressions of the queer community. We will compare and contrast sexual orientation and gender and how to respond to students coming out or questioning gender or sexual orientation.
Effective Communication and Referrals- Register Here
Date: Friday, March 15, 2024
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: In-person
In the Effective Communication and Referrals session, we will review active listening strategies and apply these skills. Participants will collaborate to apply their learning to a variety of student situations to appropriately refer students to campus resources.
Sexual Violence on Campus: Prevention, Intervention, and Survivor Support- Register Here
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-person
What would you do if a student informed you they had experienced sexual violence? This session will provide participants with practical strategies to support survivors of sexual violence. We will explore supports and services on and off- campus, including our policy regarding accommodations. Participants should expect to engage in an open discussion about sexual violence, consent and exploring campus and post-secondary sexual culture.
Just Get Over It- Register Here
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: In-person
In this interactive session, participants explore the true and historic relationship between Indigenous Peoples and settlers. We will reflect on stereotypes, biases, and racism that still exist. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on their personal identities and learning within educational systems and discuss ways to make a difference in sharing these truths.
SSC: More Feet on the Ground - Registration not required
This is an online mental health awareness tool. Using the model, "recognize, respond & refer" this site provides post-secondary community members with information about supporting students with mental health concerns. The site contains information relevant to those working in post-secondary across Ontario and lists resources specific to Trent University.
Participants will learn to:
RECOGNIZE indicators that someone may be experiencing mental health concerns;
RESPOND appropriately to someone who needs support, based on the indicators present and your relationship with them;
REFER someone to mental health supports and services in an appropriate way; and
Describe best practices for reflecting after interacting with someone who may be upset or distressed
Complete More Feet on the Ground online at your own pace. To complete this training, click the link below. Read through the landing page and register at the top right of the page. You will be sent an email to confirm your registration at which point you can login to the site and work through the text and videos. After completing the three quizzes on the site, participants can print a certificate if desired. For those participating in the Student Support Certificate, this online module counts toward your certificate once you have completed the quizzes.
Visit the More Feet on the Ground website to review the material - https://morefeetontheground.ca/
IT Training Sessions:
For more information visit IT Lunch & Learn Workshop Winter 2024.
What's New with Microsoft: Exploring Underutilized Tasks and Features
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - Register Here
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Microsoft Teams (link provided)
In this session, we'll explore the new MS Teams' capabilities, providing insights into its enhanced collaboration and communication functionalities. Discover the revamped Outlook interface, We'll introduce you to Microsoft Loop, a collaborative work allowing seamless integration and real-time teamwork across various platforms. Get acquainted with Microsoft Viva Insights and its Quiet Time feature, a revolutionary approach to maintaining work-life balance by minimizing digital distractions. Learn how to leverage the power of Scheduling Polls to coordinate meetings effortlessly and unlock the full potential of the Scheduling Assistant to optimize your calendar management. This workshop is your gateway to becoming more efficient, organized, and connected in today's fast-paced professional environment.
Streamline and Succeed: Enhanced Communication with Microsoft Teams
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 - Register Here
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Microsoft Teams (link provided)
"Streamline and Succeed" focuses on leveraging Microsoft Teams to enhance communication, collaboration, and organizational efficiency in a university setting. It's crafted to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to fully utilize the capabilities of Microsoft Teams, fostering a more connected, productive, and digitally savvy campus community.