Events, trainings and workshops
Upcoming Events and Workshops
Our workshops are driven by community interests. All of our workshops and trainings are custom designed for specific workplaces, organizations and communities.
For organizations
Do you work with survivors of torture, political violence or trauma? VCST wants to hear from you! We offer trainings, workshops and networking opportunities to support community workers so that we, as a community, can offer the best care possible for survivors in their journey to healing.
Workshop: Understanding Burnout & Vicarious Trauma on May 7
May 7 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Pacific Are you a frontline worker in the settlement, counselling, and victim services sector that struggles with vicarious trauma and burnout? Join our…
Some examples of the many trainings and events we’ve offered in the past
VCST asks the Greater Victoria Police Diversity Advisory Committee: What is torture?
What started as a small 20 minute presentation quickly became an engaging hour-long group discussion.
Distinguished community advocates and researchers Dr. Yaya de Andrade and Joan Simalchik
On February 27, 2025, VCST hosted distinguished community advocates and researchers Dr. Yaya de Andrade and Joan Simalchik from Toronto to speak about their perspectives on working with survivors of torture developed over 30 years of advocacy work.
Annual Symposium
At the Vancouver Association for Survivors of Torture‘s Annual Symposium on February 25, 2025, VCST Board President Ana Pavon and Project Manager Melinda Quintero shared key findings from our stakeholder round-table series and our…
Join us online for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, June 19
We would be thrilled if you joined us for the premiere of the film, After Arrival, a documentary exploring the experiences of three LGBTQIA+ community leaders who arrived to Canada.
Vibrant in Vancouver: 10 days of short virtual wellness sessions
Vibrant in Vancouver is ten days of short virtual wellness sessions including mindfulness, photography, community connection, and yoga. March 1 – 10 10:00am to 10:20am daily Registration and questions To…
CCR Spring Consultation
Please join us for the CCR Spring Consultation May 30 – June 1 in Victoria, BC.