In this Virtual Information Session, participants were presented information on setting healthy, professional boundaries as a way to enhance service delivery and provide an understanding of the risk management considerations for them, their organizations and clients when boundaries are not set. This session identified the challenges to setting these boundaries and offer concrete strategies to create and maintain professional boundaries.

Designed for front-line providers, this session covered:

• Understanding the types and importance of professional boundaries.
• Mitigating risks to clients, staff, and organizations.
• Benefits of boundaries for mental health, burnout prevention, and reducing compassion fatigue.
• Strategies for maintaining boundaries and addressing challenges.

This session is ideal for front-line staff, particularly new hires, and provides an opportunity to explore foundational competencies outlined in key national and provincial frameworks.

Speaker: Mona Hassannia, Nia Counselling

View the full Virtual Information Session here.