Giwiidabindimin Certificate Program – Responding To Trauma And Grief

We envision a world where everyone is trauma-informed.We provide training (in-person and online), consulting, books, and free resources in the areas of trauma, mental health, counselling skills, and violence prevention.At the heart of our training materials and resources is a belief that everyone should be trauma-informed. We hope that the impact of our work ripples out into the world, inspiring learning and improving lives.Our facilitators are located in major cities across Canada and several US regions, and we work with both small and large clients worldwide. Learn more about our staff, trainers, and consultants below.

Mission, Vision, and Beliefs

CTRI’s mission is to inspire learning and improve lives. We envision a world where everyone is trauma-informed.We aspire to offer quality training and be the most trusted, accessible provider of counselling skills, mental health, and violence prevention resources.

Core Beliefs

These core beliefs guide our approach to the development of our materials and services:We utilize a trauma-informed approach.We recognize the prevalence and impact of trauma in all communities and that everyone contributes to overall health and resilience. Trauma-informed service delivery requires an approach characterized by compassion and collaboration. It promotes trauma awareness, fosters safety, provides choice, and highlights strengths in our own experiences and work with others.We hold a holistic understanding of health.We value approaches to mental and physical health that consider all aspects of a human being, including mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and physical dimensions.

We value diverse cultures and identities.We honour the diversity of identities, beliefs, values, and practices of the people we encounter through our work. Organizations and individuals are healthier and perform better when efforts are made to increase awareness and respect for the uniqueness of each person, including their ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability level, immigration status, and socioeconomic standing. We acknowledge that deep prejudices, racism, and violence toward minority groups pervade society, and that we have a responsibility to work against structures and attitudes that oppress others.

We value our relationships with Indigenous communities.We recognize the privilege that comes with being invited into Indigenous communities to train and work together. We understand that with this privilege comes a responsibility to acknowledge cultural biases, as well as honour the ongoing impact of colonialism and intergenerational trauma. Building relationships and listening humbly with an open heart and mind are fundamental to all our work with Indigenous peoples.