Family Violence - Working with All Affected Saskatoon Workshop

The Saskatchewan Health Authority Rooted In Change Project, in collaboration with STOPS to Violence, is pleased to provide free workshops with Sheri Coburn through CTRI.

The Family Violence – Working with All Affected Saskatoon Workshop will be held on May 15th and 16th, 2025. For the Regina workshop on May 12th & 13th, register here.

Family violence occurs in every community and culture, and it has profound effects on every person involved. This workshop examines different forms of violence within family relationships, including psychological, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Assessment areas will be reviewed to help understand the impact of violence on individuals, relationships, and communities. Intervention strategies for working with those who perpetrate violence, as well as those who are abused, will be provided. The goal for these interventions is to move beyond shame and hurt to the restoration of relationships and the prevention of further violence. Participants will learn to promote safety with children, adults, and in relationships.

Topics Include:

• Myths of Family Violence

• Components of Healthy Relationships

• Factors Influencing Family Violence

• Risk and Protective Factors

• Attachment Bonds in Relationships

• Approaches to Working with Family Violence

• Working Toward Solutions

• Supporting Families to End Violence

• Assessment and Safety

• Working with Adults Experiencing Abuse

• Working with Adults Who Use Abuse

• Children and Family Violence

• Community Interventions

Presenter
Sheri Coburn, MSW, RSW
Sheri is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology. She has a diverse professional background with experience as a correctional officer, addictions counsellor, and developer and coordinator of a domestic violence outreach program. Sheri is a contributing author of our Counselling Insights and Counselling in Relationships books. In addition to her work with CTRI, Sheri is also a counsellor in a private practice setting. She currently provides individual and family counselling in the areas of mental health, addiction, recovering after relationship breakdown, and trauma. Sheri believes humor, self-acceptance, and social connection is the best framework for successful healing and meaningful learning. Sheri works to reflect this in her facilitation style and is a knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging presenter.

Agenda

• Registration: 8:00 am – 8:30 am

• Welcome & Opening Prayer: 8:30 am – 9:00 am

• Workshop: 9:00 am – 12:00

• Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

• Workshop: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• Closing Remarks & Prayer: 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Lunch, refreshments and snacks will be provided.

Accommodations

A room block has been made at both Regina and Saskatoon workshop locations. Registrants will need to identify that they are attending the Family Violence Conference under the Rooted In Change Project in order to get the group rate for their accommodations. If there are concerns with hotel costs, individuals can reach out via the RIC project email: RootedinChange@saskhealthauthority.ca