Motivational Interview Workshop
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding, to elicit and strengthen motivation to change. This two-day workshop will help professionals to understand the fundamentals of MI as a method to guide people to choose and sustain healthy behavioral changes. Learning Objectives Following the workshop, participants will: Gain and understanding of the importance […]
Harm Reduction in Nova Scotia: Putting Principles into Practice Workshop
This interactive in-person workshop will aim to improve the comfort and skills of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, social workers, addiction counsellors, community outreach workers, medical residents, students, & other allied health professionals in providing harm reduction-based care in their practice. Learning Objectives At the conclusion of the workshop, participants should be able to: […]
Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workshop
This workshop is an introduction to the technique of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a therapeutic approach that has shown promise in the management of chronic pain. At the core of PRT is a technique called somatic tracking that involves teaching clients to practice mindfulness, reexamine the way they think about pain, and do everything they […]
Brief Mindfulness Interventions for Pain and Substance Use Workshop
This interactive workshop will explore the evidence supporting mindfulness interventions for both mental and physical health. Participants will engage in hands-on practice with two evidence-based mindfulness techniques for managing chronic pain and will learn how to apply mindfulness strategies to support substance use treatment and relapse prevention. Through practical application and discussion, this workshop aims […]
Effective Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Pain Program
The Effective Prescribing of Opioids for Chronic Pain Program (EPOCH) program assists physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and medical residents in acquiring knowledge and skills in chronic pain management and opioid prescribing. Three Live Webinars: February 24, March 25, April 27, 2026 from 6:30pm-8:30pm AST In-person Workshop: May 29, 2026 8:30am-4:30pm in the Halifax/Dartmouth area. Participants […]
Whole Life, Whole Care: Addressing Pain and Addiction Across the Lifespan Conference
The conference is being rescheduled to the Fall. Stay tuned for details Target Audience: Physicians, Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Addiction Counselors, Community Outreach Workers, Residents & Students.