While it has been challenging to hit an indefinite pause on the development of professional projects, relationships, and investments in during COVID-19, there is a concurrent and globally historic social movement that reminds us of the imperative to re-learn the basics of empathetically participating in our own industry. Within the context of our careers, it will always be important to explore creatively and to continuously hone our knowledge of best practices in business, rights management, grant writing, marketing, and more, and taking the time to ensure our community is stronger, safer, more vibrant, welcoming and equitable is no different or less crucial. It’s vitally necessary that we educate ourselves on the intersecting systemic barriers faced by our peers who are Black, indigenous, of colour, disabled, women, non-binary, and in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It is our collective responsibility to proactively and effectively work toward understanding and dismantling these barriers through the language we use at home and at work, and within our roles, organizations, and circles of influence.

Emotional regulation and stress management are required skills in becoming an anti-oppressive communicator and creating an inclusive work environment. During this 60-minute interactive, engaging and informative session, participants will experience safety, healing and community. Specific information will be provided about how to identify and understand common emotions and trauma “triggers”. In addition, participants will learn and practice various stress management and relaxation techniques.

All Centre For Anti-Oppressive Communication (CFAC) trainings and workshops foster an environment that is culturally relevant, holistic, engaging, collaborative and practical.

OUTLINE:

• Land and Ancestral Acknowledgment
• Understanding and Identifying Emotions and Trauma Triggers
• Coping with Trauma Triggers at Work
• Practicing stress management and relaxation tips and techniques

About the facilitator:

Tenniel Brown, B.A., M.S.W., R.S.W.

Facilitator | Therapist | Consultant

Centre for Anti-Oppressive Communication

For over 15 years Tenniel Brown (facilitator, consultant, therapist and yoga teacher) has been working collaboratively with diverse clients to apply holistic tools to transform the impact of mental health and substance use concerns on their lives. Tenniel is a passionate anti-racism, anti-oppression and mental health speaker dedicated to improving the experiences of marginalized people in educational and mental health settings. She is founder of the Centre for Anti-Oppressive Communication which specializes in providing anti-oppressive/trauma informed counselling, clinical supervision, and organizational consultation as well as customized workshops, trainings and team retreats.

If you are interested in this session, please also consider signing up for Breaking Down Racial Barriers, a 10-part series presented by CIMA and Advance: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cima-presents-breaking-down-racial-barriers-tickets-115210058386