Continuing Education Series
For Educators & Advocates of Healthy Workplaces
Stay up-to-date on the latest research and best practice recommendations.
The challenges faced by high-stress and trauma-exposed workplaces change quickly and unexpectedly. Our Continuing Education Series helps to meet these challenges by providing education and strategies to keep teams and organizations well.
Designed for past participants of our intensive programs and other advocates, each session takes a deep dive into topics such as secondary trauma, moral distress, trauma-informed practices, organizational health, and more.
What will I learn?
Strategies, tools, and best practice recommendations to build, maintain, and advocate for a healthy workplace.
Who should register?
Anyone who advocates for or educates others on the importance of sustainable, ethical, and trauma-informed practices within the workplace.
Priority registration is given to past participants of our Train the Trainer program. If spaces remain, general registration opens one week after.
How do I attend?
Sessions are hosted virtually Recordings will be available for 10-days following the live event.
Upcoming Sessions
All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom. Once registered, participants will receive instructions for accessing the live event and recordings.
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Between What’s Right and What’s Possible
Moral Distress, Moral Courage, and Integrity in Practice
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
In many helping professions, workers face moments where they know what should be done – but systemic barriers, conflicting policies, or power dynamics make it difficult or impossible to act. This internal struggle, known as moral distress, can lead to frustration, ethical erosion, and emotional fatigue over time.
At the same time, cultivating moral courage – the ability to act with integrity even under pressure – can be a powerful protective factor. It helps professionals navigate ethical complexity without losing sight of their core values. This session will offer practical tools to recognize and respond to moral distress, and build the moral courage needed to act with integrity in complex systems.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define moral distress and moral courage and recognize how they show up in complex, real-world situations.
- Identify the impact of moral distress on well-being, decision-making, and professional integrity.
- Apply practical tools and strategies to navigate ethical challenges and act with moral courage in their work.
Registration is limited to 50 participants.
Cost: $250 CAD + applicable taxes
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
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Stronger Together
(Re)building Trust and Connection in Trauma-Exposed Workplaces
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
A robust body of research has shown that the single strongest protective factor for stress and burnout is the quality of our social support systems, both at work and in our personal lives. Our Roadmap work echoes these findings: again and again, people tell us that it’s their colleagues, their team, that keeps them going in the toughest moments.
In high-pressure, trauma-exposed workplaces, connection with colleagues can easily break down. Yet strong, supportive relationships are essential: they help buffer stress, reduce conflict, and foster resilience, emotional safety, and long-term engagement. When teams are grounded in trust and communication, ethical and sustainable practice becomes far more possible. This practical, interactive session will explore what helps and hinders connection at work. We’ll look at how role confusion, interpersonal tension, and chronic stress can quietly erode collaboration over time. Participants will leave with clear, usable tools to rebuild trust, improve communication, and foster the kind of team culture that helps us stay grounded and effective, even under pressure.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe how trauma exposure can influence relationships and team dynamics at work.
- Identify common factors that undermine trust and communication in high-pressure environments.
- Reflect on personal relationship patterns and opportunities for connection.
- Apply practical strategies to strengthen trust and foster supportive team relationships.
Registration is limited to 50 participants.
Cost: $250 CAD + applicable taxes
REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take this program?
Anyone who advocates for or educates others on the importance of sustainable, ethical, and trauma-informed practices within the workplace.
Priority registration is given to past participants of our Train the Trainer Program. If spaces remain, general registration opens one-week after.
Is there a prerequisite for enrolling in these sessions?
Yes. The instructor teaches each session with the assumption that participants are familiar with the concepts covered in our Train the Trainer Program such as secondary trauma, moral distress, organizational health, and how these concepts impact helping professions.
While we invite anyone who is passionate about the importance of sustainable, ethical, and trauma-informed practices within the workplace to attend these sessions, they are not intended as an introduction to these topics.
If these concepts are new to you, consider enrolling in our Train the Trainer Program.
If you are uncertain whether this series is right for you, contact Alison, Operations Manager. We can help you figure out if the education provided in this series is a good fit for you or your team,
Who is the Priority registration for?
These sessions are specifically designed to build on knowledge learned during our intensive programs (Train the Trainer, Debriefing & Mutual Support, Trauma-Informed Practice). Priority registration is given to past participants.
If spaces remain, general registration opens one-week after. The instructor teaches each session with the assumption that participants haves some familiarity with the concepts covered in the intensive programs such as secondary trauma, moral distress, organizational health, and how these concepts impact helping professions.
What technology do I need to participate?
You will need a reliable internet connection, a microphone, and webcam. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom and participants are invited to turn their camera and microphones on to participant in the sessions.
Participants may also be invited to use the online program Dropbox to access additional materials.
I’m unable to attend the live event. Will the session be recorded?
Yes. Recordings will be available for 10-days following the live event. Once registered, participants will receive emailed instructions for accessing the live event and recordings.
I registered but did not receive any confirmation. What should I do?
Upon registering, you will be redirected to a secure payment portal via PayPal. Note that your registration for this event is not confirmed if payment is incomplete. If you do not receive a receipt from PayPal, this means that your payment was not completed and you must register again.
Once payment has been received, our team will be in touch with instructions for accessing the live event and recordings. Please check your spam, junk, promotions, or other inboxes for this email.
If you do not receive this email, or require assistance with payment options, please contact Alison, our Operations Manager, at alison@tendacademy.ca or give us a call at (613) 270-5182
What is your cancellation policy?
These sessions are specifically designed to build on knowledge learned during our Train the Trainer program. Priority registration is given to past participants. If spaces remain, general registration opens one-week after.
The instructor teaches each session with the assumption that participants haves some familiarity with the concepts covered in the Train the Trainer Program such as secondary trauma, moral distress, organizational health, and how these concepts impact helping professions.
The session is full! What can I do?
Registration for each session is limited to 40 participants. If the session you would like to attend is full, please email Alison, our Operations Manager, to be placed on our waiting list.
Can I bring this training to my organization?
Yes. Contact us to learn more.
Will I receive accredited CEUS/CECS for this training?
These sessions are specifically designed to build upon knowledge learned during our Train the Trainer program.
If requested, we are able to provide participants with a certificate of registration following the session. However, please note that we do not provide accredited continuing education credits for any regulatory bodies.