Workshops &
Community Programs
At KAME Counselling, our work extends beyond the therapy room. We partner with schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to provide accessible, culturally responsive mental health education and support.
Our workshops are grounded in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based frameworks, and are tailored to meet the needs of diverse communities.
Youth Mental Health Workshops
We offer engaging, age-appropriate workshops designed to support youth in building emotional awareness, resilience, and healthy coping skills.
Topics may include:
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Managing anxiety and stress
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Emotional regulation skills
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Coping with grief and loss
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Self-esteem and identity development
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Navigating peer relationships
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Conflict resolution and communication
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Trauma awareness and healing
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Healthy boundaries and consent
Sessions are interactive, culturally responsive, and designed to create safe spaces for learning and reflection.
Group Sessions & Community Programming
In addition to workshops, we facilitate:
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Small group mental health sessions
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Psychoeducational groups
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Healing circles
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Staff wellness sessions
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Parent education sessions
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Youth leadership and empowerment groups
Our programming prioritizes culturally responsive care and community-informed practice.
School & Community Partnerships
We collaborate with:
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Schools
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Community centres
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Youth-serving agencies
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Nonprofit organizations
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Grassroots groups
Our team works closely with partners to design workshops that align with their community’s specific needs and goals. Whether supporting students, staff, parents, or community members, we tailor our approach to ensure relevance and impact.
Collaborative Partnerships
KAME Counselling actively collaborates with nonprofit and community organizations to strengthen mental health access across the Durham Region and Greater Toronto Area.
We are available to:
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Co-develop community programs
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Provide mental health facilitation
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Support grant-funded initiatives
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Deliver training and capacity-building sessions
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Participate in community events and panels
If your organization is seeking a mental health partner, we welcome the opportunity to connect.
Professional Training & Organizational Workshops
Beyond community programming, KAME Counselling also delivers structured professional training for organizations seeking to strengthen internal capacity, leadership effectiveness, and trauma-informed practice.
These sessions are designed to support staff teams, leadership groups, and service providers in building practical skills that enhance workplace well-being and community impact.
Training Focus Areas
Our professional training sessions may include:
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Trauma-informed workplace practice
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Managing grief and loss in professional settings
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Supporting youth in institutional environments
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Youth engagement and outreach frameworks
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Emotional regulation strategies for frontline staff
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Culturally responsive service delivery
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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) leadership
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Navigating workplace trauma and vicarious trauma
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Burnout prevention and sustainable team wellness
Each session is designed to provide actionable tools, reflective practice, and practical implementation strategies.
Designed for
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Leadership teams
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Frontline staff
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Educators
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Youth workers
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Nonprofit organizations
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Corporate and community-based teams
This is not a general workshop format — it is structured professional training grounded in clinical expertise and systems-level understanding.
Strengthening Organizational Capacity
Our goal is to help organizations build confident, informed, and resilient teams that are better equipped to support the communities they serve.
If your organization is interested in professional training or staff development sessions, we welcome the opportunity to connect and discuss your objectives.
Format and Delivery
Professional training is available:
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In-person (Durham Region & GTA)
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Virtual (across Ontario and beyond)
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Half-day or full-day sessions
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Multi-session training series
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Retreat or staff development formats