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Counselling Insights

Counselling Insights

By: Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute
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Looking for inspiration and insights to help you with your counselling work? Listen as Vicki Enns interviews experienced counsellors and professional helpers to explore a variety of counselling topics. Through these conversations, listeners will hear the unique perspective of the guests, as well as Vicki’s insights on the topic. Vicki is a therapist with over 25 years of experience, the Clinical Director of the Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute, and editor and a contributing author of Counselling Insights and Counselling in Relationships.© 2022 Science
Episodes
  • Leading with Insight
    Aug 8 2025

    In this special crossover episode, Vicki Enns joins the ACHIEVE Workplace Culture Podcast to explore what leaders can learn from the world of mental health and counselling. Together with co-hosts Eric Stutzman and Wendy Loewen, the conversation covers how therapeutic principles—like empathy, boundaries, and curiosity—can transform leadership and workplace culture.

    For more resources in the areas of trauma, mental health, counselling skills, and violence prevention visit ctrinstitute.com

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    52 mins
  • Autism Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
    Jul 11 2025

    Vicki and Kathleen unpack what it means to consider autism through a trauma-informed lens. Kathleen shares specific examples of attuning to a person and really experiencing their language and way of expression. She shares key strategies for a relational approach that values the power of slowing down and building connection. She also highlights how this work can push us all to become the best version of ourselves.

    Everyone is invited to the free book launch on November 27, noon-1PM CT!

    For more resources in the areas of trauma, mental health, counselling skills, and violence prevention visit ctrinstitute.com

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    49 mins
  • De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations With a Trauma-Informed Lens
    Jun 13 2025

    Vicki and Sheri Coburn delve into the newly revised De-escalating Potentially Violent Situations workshop from CTRI. This cornerstone training features a four-step de-escalation process designed to equip participants with empowering tools to support others during episodes of escalated anger. Sheri highlights the importance of a trauma-informed approach within this process, emphasizing how it builds confidence and success for helpers.

    For more resources in the areas of trauma, mental health, counselling skills, and violence prevention visit ctrinstitute.com

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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