P4 | Oral | Theory to Practice: How We Made an Organizational Shift in Providing TCI to Our Organization
Tracks
| Thursday, June 12, 2025 |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
| P4 |
Synopsis
Wood’s Homes has been committed to Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) for the past decade. In January 2024, the organisation shifted its TCI recertification approach from a standard one-day session to a more dynamic "Theory to Practice" (T2P) model. This new approach offers multiple 1.5-hour targeted sessions on topics such as Dynamic Risk Assessment, TCI and Indigenous Culture, working with youth displaying problematic sexual behaviours, and TCI and Neurodiversity. The strategy also emphasises program-specific sessions tailored to staff and client needs. Despite some initial challenges, this model has enhanced staff engagement and training outcomes, with promising progress anticipated into 2025.
Speaker
Brendan Shea
Learning and Development Trainer
Wood's Homes
Theory to Practice: How we made an organizational shift in providing TCI to our organization
Biography
Brendan has been working in the Human Services for 20 years. He started his career working with the homeless population in Calgary while also providing support for adults with disabilities. In 2010, he took an opportunity with Wood’s Homes to work with children and youth. Brendan has been a TCI trainer for 10 years and became a Professionally Certified Trainer in July 2024. Brendan is passionate about TCI as tool to make changes in the lives of children and families.
