Training and Workshops

New recovery-focused training opportunity: Pathfinders

What is the Pathfinders Program:

The Pathfinders program supports Jasper’s recovery from the 2024 wildfire by providing residents who are natural leaders and connectors tools and strategies to support others. It gives them recognized training so they can assist others in navigating pathways to recovery. It’s main goal is to build resilience through connection.

The Pathfinders Program includes 4 core training modules:

Community Supports Training (Full Day)
Mental Health First Aid Training (Full Day)
Suicide Prevention Training (Half Day)
Navigating Community Recovery (Half Day)

Once complete there will be opportunities:

To be recognized in the community as a pillar of recovery
To stay connected as a group
For additional trainings and professional development

If you would like to become a Pathfinder or if you know of a community member, employee or colleague who would be a great Pathfinder, please fill out the nomination form.

If you have any questions or would like more information on the Pathfinders program, please contact pathfinders@jasper-alberta.ca

Year-round training opportunities

For more information about training, email Lisa Riddell at lriddell@jasper-alberta.ca.

Circle of Security

Contact: Community Outreach Services at 780-852-2100.

This six session course can help parents and caregivers with:

Learning to read their child’s emotional needs.
Trusting their own wisdom and desire for their child to be secure.
Helping their child to manage emotions.
Enhancing their child's self-esteem.

Community Helpers

Contact: Ian Goodge at 780-852-6541 or igoodge@jasper-alberta.ca

This program promotes mental well-being and aims to prevent suicide. Contact Community Outreach Services (COS) to become a Community Helper.

This one-day workshop focuses on:

Mental health and suicide resources in Jasper.
How to make referrals.
How to build listening and communication skills.
How to guide difficult conversations.
How to apply skills to the workplace.

Self-Guided Sessions

Better Together 2021 Series

All sessions below are based on what the community has discussed at Community Conversations.

Jennifer Russell, Registered Psychologist, speaks on: Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care Strategies
Mackenzie Brown, Development Manager for Indigenous Tourism Alberta, speaks on: Cultivating Positive Indigenous Relations in Our Work
Ryan Verge, Addictions Counsellor with AHS, speaks on: Navigating the Increase in Screen Use
Michelle Cherniawsky, Mental Health Therapist, speaks on: Compassion Fatigue Resiliency: Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others
Andreas Sigrist, Anglican Church Minister, speaks on: Cultivating Hope During Challenging Times