With a background in Education and over 2 decades of experience in mental health and addictions work that includes leadership, and program development in low-barrier shelters and drop-in centres throughout Western Canada, I provide realistic and grounded training in violence prevention, safety, critical incident documentation, trauma informed worker-client relationship building and de-escalation.  

I am a certified violence prevention instructor who works with organizations across the political spectrum as well as religious and secular programs to create safer work environments that foster open and respectful communication.  

Have your staff experienced a lot of stress working through the fentynol crisis and pandemic?  Are your employees encountering more challenges around mental health and addictions?  Do you work with clients experiencing multiple barriers to care and would like to support your team to build co-operative and collaborative relationships with the people you serve?  Do you have a passionate and dedicated team that you want to keep safe in times of crisis?  Reach out if you would like to discuss what your organization needs.  Contact me at jacobaudreytaves@gmail.com.  

STANDARD TRAINING PACKAGES:

Proactive Violence Prevention and De-escalation for Health Care Workers
Communication skills and approaches that help clients feel safe and receptive to necessary care.  

Building Collaborative Worker-Client Relationships in Mental Health and Addictions Work
Learn ways to tackle stigma and build trust and rapport to support clients who experience multiple barriers to care.  

Trauma Informed Approaches for Businesses and Workers
A healthy city has a vibrant centre, retail and entertainment districts.  How workers and businesses can contribute to a kinder, safer and more tolerant city.  

British Columbia Violence Prevention Curriculum
Available to agencies and organizations in BC.  This is an effective and practical curriculum designed in a collaborative effort by all of the health authorities in BC.  

CUSTOM TRAINING PACKAGES:

Custom training seminars can be designed in collaboration with your organization, team or agency as well.  In-person and virtual (zoom) seminar options are available.  In-person seminars are available to those in Alberta and British Columbia.  Don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.  

FEEDBACK FROM PAST ATTENDEES:

"It was much needed education!"

"I found the training very informative.  It is very important for health care support workers like me, who are new to the country and don't have previous experience.  You've made sure to cover all the details and elaborate on relevant scenarios in an impressive manner of delivery."

"Attending your course made me more prepared.  I'm looking forward to starting my job as a support worker."

"Very engaging!"

"Great speaker!  5 stars!"

"Really insightful and informative!"

"Thank you so much for everything you shared today.  I've done de-escalation training 3 times and you were hands-down the best facilitator."