Registration is now open for our new learning cohorts, presented by the BC Refugee Hub.
The cohort-based learning sessions are designed to support you in exploring practical tools, strategies, and practices that can help you cultivate well-being in your work.
Together, we’ll explore:
- Nervous system awareness and stress responses
- The impacts of stress and trauma on the brain, body, and behaviour
- Practical tools for managing stress and supporting holistic well-being
- Ways to work more collaboratively with our nervous systems rather than simply trying to “fix” or control them
- Strategies that can be used for both staff well-being and client support
The training will be developed and facilitated by our Topic Expert, Emily Gibson, Trauma Informed Well-Being Educator and Consultant.
What to Expect
Participate in a 1.5-hour live “Kickoff Webinar” training
• Build a foundational understanding of the nervous system and trauma-informed practice
• Learn practical well-being tools and activities
• Connect with others in your cohort
8 x Weekly Learning & Well-Being Practices
• Short recorded videos and guided practices
• Accompanying workbook activities and reflections
• Opportunities to apply new approaches to your daily work
2 x Live Practical & Peer Learning Sessions
• Reflect on your experiences
• Ask questions and discuss challenges with our Topic Expert
• Share with and learn from colleagues across the sector
• Explore how concepts apply in real-world practice
Who Is This For?
This learning opportunity is open to:
- Frontline settlement and refugee claimant support workers
- Case managers
- Program coordinators and supervisors
- Managers and team leads
- Anyone supporting refugee claimants who is interested in strengthening their own well-being while sustaining meaningful work
You can pick 1 of the following 2 Cohorts to join, depending on what fits best in your schedule:
Cohort #1
Live Kickoff Webinar: July 6, 2026
Live Practical & Peer Learning Sessions: August 6 & September 14, 2026
Please save the above dates if you are participating in Cohort #1 – Zoom meeting links will be sent out closer to the date.
Cohort #2
Live Kickoff Webinar: September 28, 2026
Live Practical & Peer Learning Sessions: October 26 & November 23, 2026
Please save the above dates if you are participating in Cohort #2 – Zoom meeting links will be sent out closer to the date.
Most of the learning takes place online and can be completed at your own pace. We strongly encourage participants to attend all live sessions, as they provide valuable opportunities for discussion, reflection, peer connection, and shared learning.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your own well-being, build practical stress-management skills, or enhance your trauma-informed practice to support client work, this training offers actionable tools that can be integrated into your day-to-day work.
If you have any questions, please contact me at bahar.taheri@issbc.org.
