Dr. Don Castaldi has over 20 years’ experience working with people of all ages with severe psychopathology, neuro-developmental challenges, addictive/obsessive behaviours and those who have endured and perpetrated abusive acts. He has been celebrated in Canada and the US for his knowledge, insight and ability to understand complex cases and transform direct care into collaborative goal-directed models for change. Throughout all of Dr. Castaldi’s clinical and forensic work, the understanding of resilience, relational dynamics and the building of collaborative, sustainable models of support have been paramount.
Learning Opportunities
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SIVA Train the Trainer Course
Presented By
Don CastaldiSeries Sessions
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2016 | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm |
| Nov 14, 2016 | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm |
| Nov 15, 2016 | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
All
S.I.V.A. (Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments) is a Canadian-created safety management course for educators, mental health professionals and residential programs supporting individuals with emotional / behavioural challenges and complex needs.
During the Train the Trainer Course participants will receive guided instruction and hands-on experience in learning the hallmark philosophy, guiding principles and applied modules of the S.I.V.A. Program.
The following are the core modules of the S.I.V.A Safety Management Program:
- Self-Care; identify vulnerabilities of compassion fatigue and build resilience through introspection and support systems
- Proactive Safety Management Evaluations
- Development of Supportive Relationships and W.I.S.E. Plans
- Development of Communication Skills that are goal-directed and build upon collaborative W.I.S.E. plans
- Emergency Safety Interventions for those situations that present an imminent risk of harm to self or others
- Post Interventions; restoring safety through environmental safety, debriefing and documentation
- Critical Incident Report Writing
Instructors will also receive the following:
- S.I.V.A. Instructors Manual, S.I.V.A. Flash Drive with instructor materials, Complimentary S.I.V.A. Instructor Consultations & a 2 Year S.I.V.A. Instructor Certificate.
Target Audience
Individuals who have successfully completed a 2 day SIVA orientation in the past 2 years and who would like to be a certified trainer.
Participants who register for both the SIVA Orientation and SIVA Train the Trainer Courses will receive a $300 credit toward their first training order. Credit does not include shipping and handling.