Centre for Sexuality has partnered with the CPHA for a five-year project to engage healthcare professionals to reduce stigma related to STBBIs, sexuality and substance use out of hopes of increasing access to testing and supports. These workshops were developed through comprehensive literature reviews and key informant interviews with health and social service providers from across the country.
These workshops have been designed in partnership with the Canadian Public Health Association.
Individual Workshops
Reducing Stigma Related to STBBls, Sexuality, and Substance Use through Trauma and Violence Informed Care: A Workshop for Health and Social Service Providers
This workshop is for front-line service providers currently working in the areas of substance use, STBBls or sexuality, including nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, health educators, social workers, outreach workers, etc. Learn practical strategies for reducing stigma in your own practice through trauma- and violence-informed care.
Workshop Duration: 3 hours
Audience: Health and Social Service Practitioners
Exploring Sexually Transmitted and Blood-borne Infections and Stigma: An Introductory Workshop for Health and Social Service Professionals
This introductory workshop is intended for service providers that have a basic level of knowledge in the areas of substance use, STBBIs and sexuality and that have an interest in further developing their skill set. During this workshop, participants explore stigma, the multiple factors that contribute to stigma, and the potential impacts of stigma on clients as well as public health interventions. In addition, this workshop focuses on strategies that can be employed at both individual and organizational levels to foster change and ultimately create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for clients.
Workshop Duration: 3 hours
Audience: Health and Social Service Practitioners
Moving Beyond the Basics: An Advanced Workshop about Sexual Health, Substance Use, STBBIs and Stigma
This advanced workshop is designed for service providers that are currently working in the areas of substance use, STBBIs, or sexuality. This workshop explores stigma and STBBIs, the multiple factors that contribute to stigma, and the potential impacts of stigma on clients as well as public health interventions. In addition, participants are provided with an opportunity to enhance their skills in discussing sexuality and substance use with their clients and are provided with several strategies and tools that can be employed to mitigate stigma within their workplace.
Workshop Duration: 3 hours
Audience: Health and Social Service Practitioners
Challenging Organizational Stigma: A Workshop to Assist in the Provision of Safe and Inclusive Sexual Health, Harm Reduction and STBBI-Related Services
This workshop is intended for all individuals working in organizations that provide sexual health, harm reduction and/or sexually transmitted and blood borne infection (STBBI)-related care, including front-line service providers, managers and administrators, and decision-makers. In this interactive workshop, participants have the opportunity to reflect on substance use, sexuality, STBBIs and related stigma. Participants critically analyze the policies, practices and culture of their own organization and assess the strengths and challenges faced by their organizations in providing safer and more respectful services. Participants work through various tools to develop strategies that can be used to address stigma and discrimination within their workplaces.
Workshop Duration: 3 hours
Audience: Health and Social Service Practitioners
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Since 2009, our Training Centre has offered a full-range of workshops tailored for professionals working in all sectors. Whether you’re looking to support diversity and inclusion in your workplace, build comfort and skill in addressing topics around sexual health with your clients, or navigate conversations with your kids—we’ll work with you to develop a training plan that is right for you.