Human-Centred Training That Moves from the Head to the Heart
At Imagine Institute for Learning, we help people who work with people turn compassion into action.
Every training we offer is human-centred, trauma-informed and designed to meet participants exactly where they are. There’s no one-size-fits-all formula—every session is custom-built to reflect your organization’s needs, goals and realities.
We do more than deliver information. We activate knowledge.
Through experiential learning, storytelling, and play, participants move through three dimensions of growth: KNOW, DO, BE.
Our facilitators translate evidence-based research into practice so learners walk away not only understanding new concepts, but ready to apply them with confidence, care and connection.
How We Work
Our training experiences are built on trust, curiosity and co-creation.
We begin by meeting with you to understand your goals, context and challenges. From there, our Training Manager recommends a customized learning pathway drawn from our Training Catalogue or we can design a new one just for you.
Each training is interactive and experiential. You can expect:
Whether online or in person, our goal is to transform training into a shared experience that strengthens individuals, organizations and communities.
I see you.
I hear you.
I understand you.
I love you.
Training & Support
Imagine’s offerings are organized into four interconnected areas. Each can be tailored for organizations, communities or professional networks across Canada.
In-Person and Virtual Training
We deliver interactive sessions for teams, networks and communities in Alberta and across Canada. Virtual trainings are hosted live on Zoom—never pre-recorded—so we can support participants in real time.
Community Engagement
We help communities connect across sectors through facilitated conversations, storytelling and shared wisdom frameworks. These sessions build collective understanding and promote mental health, equity and resilience across systems.
Conferences & Keynotes
Our team regularly designs and delivers keynotes, learning immersions and breakout sessions that bring trauma-informed, human-centred practice to life. Each presentation is tailored to your event’s theme, audience and desired impact.
Organizational Support
Beyond training, we help organizations embed trauma-informed principles into their culture. This includes leadership development, psychological safety workshops and customized frameworks that align your team’s policies, language and daily practices with human-centred values.
How to Book a Private Training
We prioritize building meaningful relationships and tailoring our training to meet your group’s unique needs.
Here’s how to get started:
Explore Available Training Options
Browse our Training Catalogue or contact us directly to explore our full range of training sessions.
Request more information or a quote from our Training Manager by emailing info@imagineinstitute.ca.
Request More Information or Customization
Interested in training but want to ensure it meets your organization’s needs? We offer customization and curriculum development.
To book or request more information, contact our Training Manager and we’ll provide a cost estimate for your review and answer any questions you may have.
Confirm Training and Discuss the Details
Confirm the date, format (virtual or in-person), and location with our Training Manager. Once your training is confirmed:
- A virtual meeting will be scheduled to connect with your facilitator and confirm desired outcomes.
- Once the contract and invoice are issued, you’ll receive a registration link for your participants.
- You’ll also receive supporting materials such as a promo poster, session handouts, and registration details.
Certificates and Evaluation
- Certificates of Completion will be emailed to eligible participants 1–2 weeks after training.
- Evaluation forms are shared post-training. To view them, contact our Training Manager.
Yes, We Design Custom Training
If your organization or community has unique needs, we’ll design a session or full learning framework specifically for you. We can also train your facilitators to deliver Imagine-designed content or co-create a customized approach that aligns with your mission and audience.
See our Custom Training page for more information.
The Imagine Experience for Participants
When you attend an Imagine training, you can expect to feel both supported and challenged.
We invite participants to lean into the discomfort that often accompanies growth. Through play, reflection and dialogue, learning goes from abstract to embodied.
You can expect:
Our sessions are intentionally small to maintain psychological safety and maximize participation. When possible, we include follow-up supports or reflective tools to help learning take root within your team or community.
Heard from the training room:
The Imagine Institute’s Building Psychological Safety course provides participants with the tools for creating a healthy work environment.
Participant, Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Imagine consistently provides an inclusive and accepting environment for course participants.
Information is current and relevant, and I always end up with further books in my personal library based on the resources either recommended or used, as part of the course development and listed on the resource pages of course handouts.
Participant, Group Facilitation: Using Brain Science & Storytelling
This training was a game-changer for me.
I feel so much more confident and secure in my ability to do my job and to do it well. I was feeling burnt out before this, but the conversation on self-sustainability has given me actionable ways to ensure I can stay in this sector long term.
Participant, Trauma-Informed Care
The safe space created and the ability to speak from personal experience.
Knowing the facilitator has lived experience was a reality check for me. I appreciate him sharing.
Participant, QPR
Imagine Institute always provides an excellent training experience.
Fantastic hands-on learning provided me with knowledge and strategies that I can use not only for my professional relationships but also for my personal ones.
Participant, The ART of Trauma-Informed De-escalation Strategies
