*CANCELLED** Communication Skills for Prevention Workers

**CANCELLED** Communication Skills for Prevention Workers

Date: July 3^rd & 4^th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Facilitator: Rachel Andal
Cost: $700- Lunch, drinks and snacks provided
Location:  

Objective
This two-day training will focus on basic communication skills for Prevention Workers. Participants will examine their own communication skills; learn key elements of communication including listening with empathy, responding with patience, and impact of non-verbal communication; apply effective communication skills to build positive relationships; motivational interviewing; and by using impactful communication skills when dealing with difficult or resistant clients or during crisis or conflicts.

Key Competencies
Key competencies are defined as the knowledge, skills and abilities that have been identified as necessary to work effectively as Prevention Workers.

1. To understand key elements of models of communication.
2. To demonstrate essential elements of effective communication skills.
3. To use essential communication skills to build trust and reduce conflict (including verbal and non-verbal communication).
4. To use essential communication skills in building positive relationships.

Deadline for registration is Monday June 30^th, 2025

Note: 100% attendance is required to receive course certification.

Once registered, SFNFCI will send an invoice for payment directly to the email provided at registration. Please be sure to read SFNFCI’s Training policy for more information about Training Fees, Withdrawal, refunds and cancellations.
Training Policy – Sfnfci

Important information: Once Registration is closed On June 30^th, 2025. You will receive either- confirmation of enrollment OR notification that you have been placed on our waitlist.

If you have any questions regarding this training, please feel free to contact the SFNFCI prevention team at:

prevention@sfnfci.ca

Thank you