Community Education Programming
The staff and volunteers at Tamara's House offer a wide variety of education and professional development services to the community in various formats.
Our services have been designed to be flexible so that community members can work with us in creating the educational experience that best suits their needs.
Any audience, any size ... We have experience facilitating workshops and presentations for groups of varying sizes - from 2 to 200.
30 minutes to 3 days ... Our seminars can be tailored to fit your schedule - presentation lengths vary from half an hour to multi-day seminars.
Topics tailor-made to suit your group ... Presentations and worskshops can vary from very basic information to specific subject matter selected to meet your group's educational and professional development needs.
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Community EducationSupporting a Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse
Sample Workshop Formats
Survivors 101:An introduction to child sexual abuse and related issues, including a discussion of terminology, consequences, and dynamics of power and safety. Suggested time - 1 to 3 hours.
Sensitive Touch:Specifically designed for professionals whose practice involves hands-on therapies and treatments, such as massge therapy, reiki, reflexology, and chiropractic, this intensive workshop addresses issues relating to child sexual abuse and touch. Workshop participants will complete a hands-on component and final practical exam. Successful participants will receive a certificate of completion. Suggested time: 2 days.
Sensitive Practice with Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse:an in-depth exploration of child sexual abuse and related issues, with discussion of specific strategies regarding the provision of safe and sensitive care to survivors of child sexual abuse. This workshop will be tailored to address the needs of your profession and or work environment such as:
- Complementary Therapies
- General Medicine, nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Dentistry
- Mental Health
- Interdisciplinary Teams
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Medicine Wheel Concept:An introduction to the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual aspects of healing from the effects of residential school issues and sexual abuse. Suggested time: 1 day.
The History of Colonization and Legacy of Residential Schools:A brief history of the colonization process and the effects of the legacy of residential schools. Suggested time: 1 day.
Research
Tamara's House research projects:General Information pertaining to Tamara's House research initiatives, projects, updates and newsResources for Professionals
A Safe Passage - Supporting Women Survivors of Abuse Through the Childbearing Years: Information and resources for professionals providing prenatal and perinatal care for pregnant women who are survivors of childhood sexual abuse, survivors of past woman abuse or sexual assault, or who are in abusive relationships during their pregnancy.For more information...
About Community Education Programs, about our services, or to speak with a staff member about custom designing a seminar to meet your group's needs, please contact Tamaras' House, 1605 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, SK. S7H 1Z4 or phone (306)683-8667, Toll Free 1-877-626-1222, Fax: (306)683-8670 - attention Sheri.
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