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Learn the principles and concepts of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting at both the organizational and project levels. In this course, you will be introduced to the science of climate change and the structure of cap-and-trade and offset schemes, in regulated and voluntary settings. You will learn how to apply the ISO 14064-1 and ISO 14064-2 standards for the accurate, complete, consistent, transparent, relevant and conservative reporting of greenhouse gas emissions. You’ll gain the confidence and skills you need to develop greenhouse gas inventories for organizations and for emission reductions and reversals. The science behind climate change and the concepts and principles of GHG quantification and reporting The processes applied to GHG accounting and reporting at organizational and project levels applying the ISO 14064-1 and ISO 14064-2 standards Practice quantifying greenhouse gas emissions using established methods How to develop a greenhouse gas inventory quality control process How to produce a greenhouse gas report and prepare for third-party verification

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must be reported in many jurisdictions, and some organizations are also voluntarily reporting their emissions. In this course, you’ll learn the principles and process of GHG validation and verification for organizational GHG emission inventories and GHG emission reduction (offset projects). You will learn how to apply the ISO 14064-3 standard for completing this work, including how to plan validations and verifications, conduct a risk assessment, evaluate evidence and reach a validation or verification conclusion. Fundamental validation and verification (V&V) processes and principles. Planning validations and verifications using a risk assessment and sampling methodologies. Evaluate the sufficiency and appropriateness of validation and verification evidence, including evaluating discrepancies Prepare a validation or verification statement

Psychological thrillers, gritty crime/mystery, and unsettling horror get preferential treatment as we delve into the darker side of fiction to explore our fascination with the evil of this world and beyond. In this course we will dissect popular works; analyzing stories and writing styles in order to determine what effectively produces fear, dread, and unease on the page. Learn about masterful "Thriller" authors and what makes their work resonate. Apply concepts of plotting, pacing, and characterization to create compelling chills. Produce the opening chapter of an original work of dark fiction.

Este curso le ofrece a la comunidad de habla hispana en el área conurbada de Toronto con experiencia previa en la escritura, la oportunidad de profundizar y avanzar en la creación literaria en su propio idioma. Todo tipo de proyecto narrativo es bienvenido (cuento, novela, autobiografía). Los participantes trabajarán el (los) texto(s) de su elección, los cuales se revisará(n) minuciosamente en el taller. Se harán lecturas además que refuercen los conocimientos narrativos y literarios de los participantes. This course is tailored to the needs of Spanish-speaking writers who already have experience writing, or a narrative project that is already advanced. Participants will have the opportunity to work in depth and advance a literary project in their native language. All narrative projects are welcome (short-story, novel, memoir). The participants’ work will be meticulously workshopped in class. Appropriate readings will be assigned in order to strengthen the writers’ literary and narrative knowledge and abilities. Comprender cómo hacer un texto literario más interesante y conmovedor. Tener un borrador avanzado de un capítulo (o capítulos) de novella, o uno o más cuentos terminados al final del curso. Mejorar uno o más textos literarios mediante la crítica constructiva y la re-escritura.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed to help people with multiple disorders learn to effectively cope with painful emotions and increase behavioural control. This course will introduce you to the DBT model, its fundamental principles and core treatment strategies. Treating clients with multiple problems can be difficult and you’ll learn to keep your clients positively engaged and working toward their long-term goals. Through lectures, multimedia, role-play and discussion, you’ll emerge better equipped in your clinical work to effectively and compassionately respond to your clients. Explain the biosocial theory behind Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Structure treatment according to level of severity and prioritize treatment targets. Enhance motivation and commitment to treatment goals. Identify different ways of expressing validation. Coach clients through obstacles that arise during treatment.

If you already know the basics of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), this course will take you deeper into the theory behind it and its core treatment strategies. You'll use in-depth chain analyses to better understand problems and plan your treatment approach. You'll learn how to manage in-session problem behaviour, strengthen validation strategies and decrease polarization. You'll acquire skills you can apply within a full DBT program or within other psychotherapeutic approaches, and emerge better equipped to help clients with multiple disorders. Construct an individualized case formulation. Perform chain analyses and integrate results with what is already known. Generate a solution analysis. Help clients work through moments of emotional vulnerability and increase validation. Apply dialectical strategies to reduce polarization.

Enhance your individual Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) practice with this hands-on course. You'll get advanced training in problem analysis, case formulation and treatment design. You'll work through real cases – including your own – and present clinical questions. Each two-hour session combines theory, practice and experiential exercises such as skills-modeling, role-playing and consultation. You'll hone the DBT knowledge and skills you've already acquired to correctly analyze a client's situation, design solutions that address their discomfort, increase validation and address issues that arise during treatment. • Conduct a comprehensive chain analysis and construct a treatment plan that addresses specific behaviours. • Blend advanced problem-solving strategies with validation strategies. • Use the six levels of validation to manage client distress. • Address maladaptive primary emotions and contingency problems in treatment. • Implement phone-coaching strategies and apply suicide-crisis protocols.  

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps clients improve their emotional health through four core concepts: mindfulness; distress tolerance; emotion regulation; and interpersonal effectiveness. In this course will develop your knowledge and skills in all four core areas. You'll learn how to structure DBT skills groups, teach in a more engaging manner, address problem behaviours and help clients get the most out of their homework. You'll emerge better equipped to help clients who struggle with emotional and interpersonal difficulties to lead less troubled, more satisfying lives.    Prioritize treatment targets in skills groups  Know how DBT’s four core skills (mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness) can help people with multiple disorders.  Lead an effective mindfulness practice.  Use DBT strategies to address problem behaviours and resistance.  Teach skills from DBT’s core modules and how they apply to diverse problems.

Learn how to implement a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Consultation Team within your own treatment setting. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to structure a Consultation Team based on common agreements, breaking down any barriers that might impede your team’s progress and smooth functioning. You’ll assess and identify treatment problems in depth, design the most effective solutions and monitor client progress. You’ll learn to present your own cases more clearly and concisely than ever, and benefit from group consultation and discussion.  Construct a DBT Consultation Team with strategic intent.  Present more clear and concise case formulations.  Monitor treatment progress more effectively.  How to apply DBT strategies in others’ cases.  Address common team problems and eliminate barriers to progress.

Register for this course to reinforce the sentence structures presented in Italian I and II. Take it after completing 1016 Level II or at the same time as Level II. We’ll start at the beginning and finish speaking more fluently of actions in the present and the past. We’ll explore ways to make your speaking and writing more natural and effective. You’ll learn through hands-on exercises, games and discussions, as well as short videos and presentations Feel more at ease with the idea of grammar, its terms and usefulness. Express your own thoughts in written and spoken Italian applying the present and past tenses. Enlarge the vocabulary that is important to you, your comprehension and fluency. Acquire practical information about fascinating aspects of Italian society, culture, traditions and lifestyle.