The Canadian Centre for IPV-BI is here to equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to provide better support to those who experience IPV-BI.

Workshops & Training

In-person or virtual

Many survivors of intimate partner violence may also be living with ongoing challenges because of brain injury caused by hits to the head, face, or neck and/or strangulation. It is critical that workers who come into contact with survivors are educated and equipped.

Our workshops are designed to deliver training to create consistent knowledge and awareness of the hidden public health crisis of IPV-BI across Canada. These events bring together professionals supporting survivors from a variety of sectors for connection and collaborative learning. Topics covered include an introduction to IPV-BI including strangulation, typical signs and symptoms, recognition tools and protocols, strategies for accommodation and support, and available resources to assist support professionals in a variety of contexts. These events can be tailored to meet your organization, staffing, or community needs. 

Some of our foundational learning objectives include:

  • Having a basic understanding of IPV-BI, its prevalence, how it happens, and common signs and symptoms
  • Recognizing how commonly strangulation occurs in IPV and knowing specific signs and symptoms
  • Knowing how brain injury from IPV affects neurocognitive function, mental health and emotional wellness, and how to support survivors
  • Having a basic understanding of how to take a brain injury and trauma-informed approach to interactions with survivors of IPV-BI
  • Being equipped with tips and tools to respond to those who have experienced IPV-BI

Book a Session

If you would like to arrange for an in-person or virtual workshop in your organization or community, please send us an email outlining your organization name and location, main contact person, type of training requested (specific skills or general knowledge), and size of event.

Request a Session

Upcoming Training Events

  • Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Moving Ahead: A Workshop on Recognizing and Responding to IPV-BI

    In partnership with Brain Injury Association of Nova Scotia, Karen Mason and Dr. Paul van Donkelaar will present a full day of training in how to recognize and respond to brain injury from IPV.

  • Oshawa, Ontario

    Helping the Helpers: A Workshop on Recognizing and Responding to IPV-BI

    Central East ABI Network is hosting two cross-pollination training events on IPV-BI. Dr. Halina (Lin) Haag and Amy Moore will present to healthcare, IPV, policing, and policy sectors.

  • Peterborough, Ontario

    Helping the Helpers: A Workshop on Recognizing and Responding to IPV-BI

    Central East ABI Network is hosting two cross-pollination training events on IPV-BI. Dr. Halina (Lin) Haag and Amy Moore will present to healthcare, IPV, policing, and policy sectors.

Training Video Archives

Missed our most recent online session? Check out the recordings below. 

  • Presentation at CBIRT

    Lin talked about the Canadian Centre and project activities with the Center on Brain Injury Research & Training at University of Oregon (CBIRT).