Healing Together
Addressing and preventing lateral violence
Program Overview
Healing Together is a gentle, trauma-informed 5-day workshop designed specifically for First Nations adults and community members. This program creates a safe, respectful space to explore lateral violence — where it comes from, how it shows up in our lives, and how our communities can begin to heal and move forward together.
The workshop approach is First Nations-focused and culturally respectful, trauma-informed and non-judgmental, discussion-based, reflective, and practical. It is focused on healing, understanding, and prevention — not punishment.
Participants leave with practical tools for conflict resolution, respectful communication, and strategies for building healthy, supportive relationships grounded in respect and empathy.
Duration
5-Day Workshop
Format
Trauma-informed, discussion-based, reflective and practical
Level
First Nations adults and community members
What You'll Learn
Understanding Lateral Violence
What lateral violence is and how it can show up in communities, families, and workplaces
Root Causes & Deeper Understanding
Exploring the deeper root causes of lateral violence — including trauma and stress
Community & Relational Impacts
How lateral violence affects trust, teamwork, leadership, and community wellbeing
Recognizing Harmful Patterns
Ways to recognize harmful patterns while approaching them with compassion and understanding
Conflict Resolution & Communication
Practical tools for conflict resolution and respectful communication
Building a Community Action Plan
Creating a realistic, achievable community or workplace action plan for moving forward together