Native Counselling and Indigenous Group Workshops
Indigenous Awareness Training
Indigenous awareness training for psychologists, therapists and organizations to provide culturally safe and effective counselling services to their Indigenous clients and communities.
A safe place created to embody the wellness and healing of our Medicine Wheel and Holistic Approaches
Indigenous Awareness Training
Native Counselling and Indigenous Psychotherapy
Indigenous Awareness Training
Indigenous awareness training for psychologists, therapists and organizations to provide culturally safe and effective counselling services to their Indigenous clients and communities.
Indigenous Awareness training at IPS offers valuable benefits for individuals and organizations. Participants gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, and perspectives, which helps foster respect, empathy, and meaningful relationships.
Our training supports culturally safe practices and enhances the ability to provide effective, sensitive services to Indigenous clients and communities. By learning about traditional knowledge, values, and holistic approaches to wellness, participants can help create more inclusive environments and contribute to reconciliation and healing.
Overall, Indigenous Awareness training empowers people to work in ways that honour and support Indigenous identities and experiences. It also honours the Two Eyed seeing with learning how to bridge both worlds.
Everyone is Welcome to Participate – Individuals, Groups, Communities and More
Some of our clients participate in Indigenous Awareness training to better understand and respect Indigenous cultures, histories, and perspectives. This training helps individuals and organizations build stronger, more respectful relationships with Indigenous people and communities.
Our training also provides valuable knowledge for creating culturally safe and inclusive environments, whether in workplaces, schools, or service settings. By participating, people can contribute to reconciliation, improve their professional practice, and support healing and wellness for everyone involved.
Indigenous Psychological Services Trainings
The Truth and Reconciliation movement has underscored the significance of cultural awareness and sensitivity to diverse practices. Our Indigenous Awareness Training is uniquely designed to equip your organization with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster effective and positive relationships with Indigenous Peoples, a crucial step towards building a more inclusive and diverse society. Training is tailored to nations, Schools, Organizations and Agencies.
The Indigenous Awareness Training Workshop
- Facilitators: Leigh Sheldon, Jasmine Nanooch, and Joanna Gladue
- Audience: Indigenous communities, nations, organizations, healthcare, education, schools, psychologists, corporate business, social workers, mental health providers and clinical practices
Indigenous Awareness Training Workshops
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Our Healing Services
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Our Therapeutic Specialties
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused psychotherapy that helps process distressing memories to reduce their emotional impact.
Indigenous Focused Oriented Therapy (IFOT)
Therapeutic approach that combines focusing-oriented therapies with Indigenous knowledge and healing practices to heal trauma in a culturally safe and respectful way.
Somatic Therapy
Holistic approach that focuses on the connection between mind and body to support healing from trauma and stress, using mindful awareness, movement and breath.
Somatic Touch Therapy
A gentle, body-centred approach that uses therapeutic touch to support healing from trauma, stress and emotional pain, releasing tension and restoring balance.
In Partnership With
Indigenous Psychological Services is dedicated to ensuring that our spaces are inclusive and safe for all communities. We welcome you to our sacred space where every voice is honoured and celebrated. We are proud to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with culturally sensitive care, respect, and understanding.
Native Counselling, Indigenous Psychology and Therapy
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We offer holistic healing that encompasses mind, body, spirit and emotion – providing space for story, self and growth.