Training
We provide training to individuals and community agencies in the following areas:
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
The Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training program for child and youth care staff presents a crisis prevention and intervention model designed to teach staff how to help children learn constructive ways to handle crisis.
The ability of the entire organization to respond effectively to staff and young people in crisis situations is critical in establishing not only a safe environment, but also one that promotes growth and development.
The skills, knowledge, and professional judgment of staff in responding to crises are critical factors in helping young people learn constructive and adaptive ways to deal with frustration, failure, anger, rejection, hurt, and depression.
Waypoints TCI facilitators are certified by the Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University.
For further information, contact : Jackie Kelly, 709-722-9397, jackiekelly@waypointsnl.ca or Lori Leonard, 709-368-6101, lorileonard@waypointsnl.ca
ASIST (Suicide Intervention)
ASIST is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. Waypoints facilitators are certified by LivingWorks.
For further information, contact: Janice Pike, 709-691-5261, janicepike@waypointsnl.ca
Myers-Briggs Personality Type
The Myers Briggs Type Indicator instrument and knowledge of personality types is a tool to assist individuals to gain increased self-awareness and understanding of individual differences. The MBTI is used by many organizations to enhance communication, team building, conflict resolution, and the development of management and leadership skills. Waypoints MBTI facilitators are certified by Psychometrics.
For further information, contact: Rick Kelly, 709-368-6390, rickkelly@waypointsnl.ca
Essential Skills for the Child and Youth Care Worker.
Session 1 – General Introduction
Here participants are provided with a brief overview of the Essential Skills Training. This includes an introduction to child development, discussion of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and a look at brain development and the impact of trauma.
Session 2 – Telling their Stories
The session focuses on the process of disclosure, helping young people tell their life stories and stories of abuse and maltreatment. This session also provides participants with an opportunity to hear the stories of youth in care and an introduction to "changing stories" through narrative therapy. The material is presented through video, role plays, and discussion.
Session 3 - Use of Self
This session explores the concept of "self" and the "use of self" in child and youth care. The concepts of family stress styles, personal style, and self-care are also considered. Participants are invited to take part in self-reflection exercises and develop a self-care plan. Material is presented through small group, individual exercises, and discussion.
Session 4 – Healthy Development and Nurturing Resiliency
This session explores healthy sexual development by asking the question "What is healthy Sexual Development?" and how to support that in children and youth. This session also considers children and youth who exhibit sexualized behaviours. Participants also learn about the development of resiliency, minimizing further risk of abuse, and nurturing resiliency in children and youth. Material is presented through small group work and discussion.
Session 5 – A Relational Approach to Child and Youth Care
This session takes an in-depth look at Narrative Therapy including: solution focused techniques, finding exceptions and externalization. Consideration will also be given to different theoretical approaches to working with children, youth and families including: strengths-based, relationship-based and behavioural-based. Activity-based programming is also discussed, highlighting the importance of such programming when working with children, youth and families. The material is presented through small group activities and discussion.
For further information, contact: Renee Piercey, reneepiercey@waypointsnl.ca
Working with Families
This training focuses on involving families in residential care, and working effectively with families. Specific topics include principles of family support; defining family; cultural issues; strengths-based interventions; systems theory; understanding family dynamics; dealing with resistance; goal setting; and intervention planning.
For further information, contact: Lori Leonard, lorileonard@waypointsnl.ca
Dealing with Challenging Behaviours
This workshop explores which behavior is considered “challenging;” why individuals exhibit challenging behavior; and how to effectively respond to various types of challenging Behaviours.
For further information, contact: Rick Kelly, Executive Director 709-368-6390, rickkelly@waypointsnl.ca
We will also tailor specialized workshops for specific groups, as requested.
To get more information on Waypoints’ training packages, contact Rick Kelly at 709-368-6390 or rickkelly@waypointsnl.ca.
St. John Ambulance First-Aid Training
St. John Ambulance First-Aid Training is widely recognized as the industry leader in First-Aid and CPR training with a combination of professional trainers, personalized instruction, how-to videos and learn as you go training guides. Trained instructors within Waypoints offer both staff and young people the necessary first-aid training. The staff are required to complete a two-day Standard Level B training which includes Infant and Child CPR and are required to be re-certified every three years. The Instructors are also certified in a one-day Emergency Level A First-Aid with CPR. Waypoints Instructors are trained and certified by St. John Ambulance.
For further information contact:
Kim Buckingham, 709-738-3392, kimbuckingham@waypointsnl.ca
Brittney Foote, 709-834-3934,