TRAINING
Our training is accessible and provides knowledgeable, practical solutions for front-line workers, supervisors, law enforcement, social workers and others regarding best practices for working with vulnerable people and diverse populations.
If you have questions or concerns about our training, please contact Rie Nakai at [email protected]
You can also visit REACH’s Eventbrite page for the most up-to-date information.
2026 Leadership Development Program for Non-Profit Leaders
Led by Dr. Stephen Murgatroyd & Dr. Deborah Hurst
REACH Edmonton is proud to offer this complimentary Leadership Development Program for Non-Profit Leaders for a second year. Designed for up to 20-nominated participants from Edmonton-based community organizations, this program supports both current and emerging leaders in building their leadership capacity in a practical, collaborative setting.
This is a free year-long program.
Limited to a maximum of 20-nominated participants.
Tackling Micro-Inequities
Together, we will explore the various forms of micro-inequities and the power dynamics that inform them, along with strategies for recognizing and meaningfully responding to incidents of micro-inequities.
No cost to register.
Limited spots are available - register early!
Limit to a maximum of 3 persons per organization.
Taking Care: Helping Professionals' Strategies to Support Self-Regulation and Resilience
Participants will have the opportunity to explore some somatic-based self-soothing practices that work with the wisdom of our bodies to promote self-attunement and encourage curiosity about what we can do to support ourselves in our work and life.
Cost to register: $10 for Early Bird Tickets (Ends Sep. 30)
Limited spots are available - register early!
Limit to a maximum of 3 persons per organization.
2025 Non-Profit Wellness Learning Sessions
REACH Edmonton is proud to partner with Wellness Works Canada to offer a variety of online and in-person learning sessions covering subjects tailored for the non-profit sector. Learn practical tips on workload balance, conflict resolution, and more with Victoria Grainger, founder of Wellness Works and experienced facilitator.
These sessions are FREE and exclusive to non-profit workers and volunteers
Applied Approaches to Supporting Muslim Clients
New Dates Coming Soon
Building on key insights from our Supporting Your Muslim Clients and Counselling Muslims workshops and webinars, this in-person training offers a deeper dive into the real-world complexities of culturally responsive care.
Whether you're continuing your learning journey or joining us for the first time, this session provides practical tools, guided discussions, and applied strategies to help you offer more informed, compassionate, and effective support. Ideal for social service professionals, this workshop will enhance your confidence and competence in working with Muslim clients across diverse settings.
Loss and Grief Workshop by NCSA
New dates coming soon
This Loss and Grief workshop offers a comprehensive exploration of grief's multifaceted impacts, combining theoretical insights with practical coping strategies. Participants will engage in interactive discussion, self-assessments, and case studies to develop a deeper understanding of grief and its manifestations. Whether you are dealing with personal grief or supporting others this workshop offers invaluable strategies for healing and growth.
Open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants working with local agencies (i.e., social services, and community organizations).
No cost to register. Donations to the Food Bank are welcome.
Limited spots are available - register early!
Limit to a maximum of 3 persons per organization.
Understanding and Responding to Hate, Racism, and Discrimination on the Frontlines
Coalitions Creating Equity (CCE) Alberta is a province-wide community of practice that supports the advancement of all equity issues and greater awareness of the human rights of Albertans. In collaboration with Shiloh Centre For Multicultural Roots, a self-paced learning program for individuals, organizations, and others who are interested in gaining more insight into ways to combat hate, racism, and discrimination was created, complete with video modules and a curriculum guide. In addition to the training tool, Coalitions Creating Equity Edmonton interviewed 18 individuals who had reported a hate crime or incident over the past five years in Edmonton to understand their experiences reporting and how organizations responded to them. They followed up with a results report and recommendations.
These projects resulted in a training curriculum for free use by organizations in the community as well as an executive research summary and report.
PARTNERSHIPS & SPONSORSHIPS
REACH Edmonton is a collaborator with the following groups in the development and distribution of training opportunities.
CMHA Recovery College Edmonton
Their courses offer more structured learning experiences than many group programs. They’re designed with input from qualified and experienced educators AND people with lived experience. Each course has clear learning outcomes and activities to explore and build knowledge.
Centre for Race and Culture
CFRAC is a trusted source for generating and sharing reliable and accurate research and educational resources on intercultural understanding, social inclusion, equity and anti-racism.
KAIROS Blanket Exercise
KAIROS Blanket Exercise is available for community organizations in Edmonton upon requests.
Trauma Informed Edmonton
Trauma Informed Edmonton (TIE) is a network of organizations and helping professionals who have aligned their efforts to deliver effective training and develop/distribute resources on trauma for front-line workers and policy makers.
TRAINING ARCHIVES
REACH Edmonton has provided the following workshops in partnership with various specialists and experts.
The Grieving Helper: Holding Hope for Others While Making Space for Ourselves
This workshop explores grief and loss in a personal and professional context. There is a cost to the work we do, and the situations in which we put ourselves, especially in the context of the past couple years. Grief comes in many forms. As helpers, we need to make room for the grief of others but also for our own losses. Krista Osborne will speak about the difficult impacts of grief as well as the opportunity to build deeper connections, joy and hope in our lives and work.
Systemic Racism & Becoming an Ally
REACH is collaborating with Native Counselling of Alberta to offer a training on systemic racism and allyship.
The Triggered Brain
A workshop on enhancing self-awareness and prevention strategies for trauma informed approaches.
Moving Beyond Hate
Participants of this workshop will gain an understanding of how hate functions in Canada. This workshop will guide participants through the legislation and prosecution of crimes motivated by hate, as well as develop understanding on how to identify the differences between crimes and incidents motivated by hate.
Responding to Hate and Discrimination on the Front Line
This workshop will offer guidance to frontline service providers in recognizing hate and identifying ways to best support their clients and community members.
The Weight of it All: Understanding Indirect Trauma for Helpers
As helpers, we stay in the room when others leave. The nature of helping means that we will be affected by the work we do – the relationships we build bring us joy and growth along with pain and trauma. Experience and research have taught us that we will all be impacted by our work as helpers and sometimes we will struggle with our work and our lives.
Working with Multicultural Families Experiencing Family Violence
Presented by: Tigist Dafla, Funke Olokude
Participants developed a better understanding of the migration pathways, settlement challenges, and significance of immigration status of immigrant and refugee families. This workshop also provided participants with opportunity to examine culture and power dynamics in these families.
Understanding PTSD, Trauma and Supporting Resilience in Affected Newcomers
Presented by: Karin Linschoten
This workshop focused on giving a better understanding of trauma and post-traumatic stress and challenges that immigrant and refugee families and youth face as they settle in Canada.
Unpacking Hate Crime: Hate, Bias, and Community Expectations
Presented by: Irfan Chaudhry
This workshop focused on the distinction between hate crimes and hate incidents in Canada. While both hate crimes and incidents impact the community, police services are limited in their involvement with hate incidents (due to their non-criminal nature). This often creates confusion, mistrust, and feelings of resentment between communities impacted by hate and the police.