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.

Some examples of the many trainings and events we’ve offered in the past

VCST Board Member and VAST Executive Director Frank Cohn introduces Dr. Andrade and Joan Simalchik at the VAST Annual Symposium in Vancouver.

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…