Resolutions 101, Trauma-Informed Advocacy, and Mental Health at Work – Abbotsford

Location: Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre (36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6)

Applicants applying for this education offering will be taking all three courses on this weekend:

• Day 1: Resolutions 101
• Day 2, morning session: Trauma-Informed Advocacy
• Day 2, afternoon session: Mental Health at Work

Day 1: Resolutions 101

Do you want to write an effective resolution for submission to a conference or convention? This course sets out the “rules” around resolutions and will strengthen your ability to write effective resolutions.

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Have considered multiple ways to make change at PSAC
• Be familiar with the process for submitting resolutions
• Understand the criteria of an effective resolution
• Have practiced drafting resolutions and identified information needed to support a resolution
• Have shared strategies for obtaining support for resolutions in the lead-up to events

Day 2 Morning Session: Trauma-Informed Advocacy (Steward Series – Foundational Learning Workshop)

By the end of this workshop, Stewards will:

• Understand what trauma is and how to best support members affected by it
• Explore best practices for trauma-informed advocacy as a Steward
• Identify ways to integrate trauma-informed practice in all aspects of our work as Stewards
• Understand why being proactive and intentional in integrating the principles of trauma-informed practice in Stewards’ work leads to positive outcomes for all members, regardless of their experience with trauma, and the union

Day 2 Afternoon Session: Mental Health at Work (Steward Series – Stwards as an Organizer Workshop)

By the end of this workshop, Stewards will be able to:

• Identify why mental health at work is an important issue
• Discuss how the workplace itself impacts employee mental health
• Review factors impacting mental health at work
• Develop ideas for actions that eliminate, address, and prevent mental health hazards at work
• Identify ways that Stewards can integrate human-centric, trauma-informed approaches to advocating for members with mental health concerns

Thanks for your interest in this course. The application deadline of Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4 PM Pacific has now passed.

Catchment: East Fraser Valley