Bridges Institute

Bridges Institute Bridges: A leader in counselling,research and training, focused on families and family violence.

Bridges began by a group of citizens in Truro, Colchester County and East Hants gathered together because they wanted to stop intimate partner violence. The community players who came together included the local women's shelter, the probation office, Addiction Services, Child Protection Services and the local Mental Health department at the local hospital. The staff were trained initially in Duluth, Minnesota in the "Duluth Model" by Pence and Paymar (1993). This work remains important to the organization in terms of focusing our conversations on men taking responsibility, a gender analysis of intimate partner violence and having conversations with men in the context of a coordinated community response. Toward the end of the 1990s, Bridges staff was introduced to Narrative Therapy and the ideas of Michael White and Alan Jenkins. This approach moved the organization away from an oppositional approach with men to a more invitational approach. Further, this approach allowed staff to recognize the multiple stories of men's lives and, in turn, allow staff to join with the men's values that are inconsistent with using violence. Since that time, staff have also adopted a restorative justice sensibility to the conversations with men. These conversations are characterized by listening to female partners and finding out what they want to address the harms their (ex) partners have created. These conversations also empower men to take responsibility to address these harms. Sometimes these conversations involve facilitating a conversation between the woman and man, while often it does not. Staff began publishing the work in 2001 and presenting the work internationally the following year. Bridges Institute is also a co-founding organization of the Canadian Domestic Violence Conference, which happens every two years in Halifax, Canada.

09/22/2025

As the seasons shift, so do we. 🍂

09/22/2025
09/22/2025

This program begins tomorrow and we have a few spots left. The alternate weeks we will have a cooking program for those who are interested in both=12 weeks of programming!
Contact us ASAP to sign up!

09/10/2025

As we roll into our last long weekend of the summer, we thought we'd share the September calendar with you! It is still a bit of a work in progress, as programs could get added during the month. Please keep your eye here, or on our website www.ehfrc.com for any news!

09/10/2025

Research suggests that fibromyalgia & ADHD often co-exist.

Dopamine plays a role in ADHD and pain perception.

09/10/2025

We are accepting applications for our next XLR8 [accelerate] program in Truro!

Start date ~ September 22, 2025.

At Futureworx, we value our clients and their unique journey to fulfilling their potential, and their ability to learn new skills. We strive to inspire belief and invest in their potential.

XLR8 is a FREE 4-week career exploration program with emphasis on personal and professional development. This program is an amazing opportunity to identify strengths and interests, explore career options, develop workplace skills, attain certificates, and to enhance skills for success!

For more information, or to apply:
☎ 902-895-2837
📧 trurocampus@futureworx.ca
🌐 Futureworx.ca/build-skills

Spaces are limited!

09/10/2025

The Bulk-Buy Collective provides families and individuals with a dignified way to access affordable, fresh, and healthy food on a regular basis. For just $15, you get 9-12 varieties of fruits and veggies helping you save 40-50% on your produce bill!

Participants are encouraged to volunteer as it allows them to be active players in our food system, all while helping support this community-led program.

Visit FoodJustice.ca to place your order by the Wednesday prior to your desired pick-up date.

Please check your junk mail when looking for your order information.

Address

676 Prince Street
Truro, NS
B2N1G6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19028976665

Website

https://twitter.com/Bridges_Inst

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