When it comes to making our way through a mentally stressful challenge, and maintaining psychological health and safety, MDSCs Peer and Trauma Support Systems team (PATSS) has proven across Canada that advanced trauma management processes and peer support systems are paramount to Veterans and Family Members wellness.
The co-leads of MDSCs PATSS team have over 70+ years experience in the area of peer support. They have created a new workshop called Applied Peer Support. This one-day course is a practicum based on true-to-life examples of peer support offering the participant an opportunity to gain experience and confidence.
We are pleased to offer the following peer support workshops:
- Level 1 (Foundational) – Peer Support Workshop – is a two-day workshop by zoom.
- Level 2 – Applied Peer Support – is a one-day workshop by zoom. (Note that a foundational workshop from any service provider is a pre-requisite to this offering).
Peer Support Training (Minimum 6 participants):
COURSE | DATES | REGISTRATION |
Level 2 – Applied Peer Support Workshop | September 29, 2025 | REGISTER |
Level 1 (Foundational) – Peer Support Workshop | October 27-28, 2025 | REGISTER |
Level 1 (Foundational) – Peer Support Workshop | November 17-18, 2025 | REGISTER |
Level 2 – Applied Peer Support Workshop | November 21, 2025 | REGISTER |
Level 1 (Foundational) – Peer Support Workshop | January 26-27, 2026 | REGISTER |
Level 2 – Applied Peer Support Workshop | March 3, 2026 | REGISTER |
Level 1 (Foundational) – Peer Support Workshop | March 9-10, 2026 | REGISTER |
COURSE | DATES |
Peer Support Training | May 26-27, 2025 |
Peer Support Training | April 28-29, 2025 |
Peer Support Training | April 1-2, 2025 |
Peer Support Training | March 20-21, 2025 |
Peer Support Training | March 6-7, 2025 |
Ontario Veterans and Family Members | February 18-19, 2025 |
Online Training | February 11-12, 2025 |
Ontario Veterans and Family Members | January 30-31, 2025 |
Improving Veterans Wellness | November 7-8, 2024 |
Improving Veterans Wellness | September 26-27, 2024 |
Improving Veterans Wellness | May 9-10, 2024 |
Ontario Veterans Peer Support | February 29-March 1, 2024 |
Improving Veterans Wellness | February 8-9, 2024 |
Ontario Veterans Peer Support | January 25-26, 2024 |
Ontario Veterans Peer Support | November 16-17, 2023 |
Improving Veterans Wellness | October 26-27, 2023 |
Police Service of Northern Ireland (Online) | October 19-20, 2023 |
Ontario Veterans Peer Support | October 5-6, 2023 |
Online Training | September 28-29, 2023 |
Improving Veterans Wellness | May 11-12, 2023 |
New Brunswick Fire Marshall’s Office | March 25-26, 2023 |
Police Service of Northern Ireland (Online) | March 23-24, 2023 |
Improving Veterans Wellness | March 2-3, 2023 |
Police Service of Northern Ireland (Online) | February 1-2, 2023 |
Improving Veterans Wellness | January 19-20, 2023 |
Online Training (2SLGBTQ+) | November 17-18, 2022 |
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About the Peer Support Training Team
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada has developed a team of incredible people with years of lived experience, peer support and mental health professionals experienced in addressing trauma.
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You May Find This Booklet Helpful
MDSC has published an educational resource called “Operational Stress Injuries and Other Traumatic Stress: Therapies and Treatment for Veterans”. This booklet was written by Dr. Barbara Everett, PhD, along with members of our advisory panel.
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About the Peer Support Training Team
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada has developed a team of incredible people with years of lived experience, peer support and mental health professionals experienced in addressing trauma.
Learn MoreYou May Find This Booklet Helpful
MDSC has published an educational resource called “Operational Stress Injuries and Other Traumatic Stress: Therapies and Treatment for Veterans”. This booklet was written by Dr. Barbara Everett, PhD, along with members of our advisory panel.
Read More