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Fri Oct 23 2026 at 09:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC-04:00

Beyond Drugs: Substance Use Health Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

  • 312 Parkdale Ave · Ottawa
  • From CAD 81.21
Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services Publisher / Host Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services
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Beyond Drugs: Substance Use Health Through a Trauma-Informed Lens This training will explore how using a trauma-informed understanding of substance use health supports mental health and well-being.
About this Event

This training is for professionals who provide support to individuals who are experiencing mental health and/or addiction issues, as well as those involved in policy or program development in these areas.

Join Rideauwood's Manager of Clinical Practice, Amanda Neilson, for an interactive training that covers:

  • Understanding addiction using a biopsychosocial approach
  • Exploring the connection between trauma and problematic substance use
  • Using harm reduction to support change

Learning objectives:

  1. Have the most up-to-date understanding of why some people develop problematic relationships with substances
  2. Be able to confidently incorporate trauma-informed care principles into their day-to-day interactions with people who may be struggling


***Please note this training will be held IN PERSON at 312 Parkdale Avenue.***

This training offers 3 Continuing Education Credit (CEC) hours through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.


Event venue

312 Parkdale Ave, 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Canada

Tickets CAD 81.21
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