Counselling and Support Services
Supporting positive changes in thinking, attitudes and behaviour.
Counselling and Support Services is designed for high-risk individuals with justice involvement. The program seeks to reduce antisocial thinking patterns while strengthening prosocial attitudes, values and beliefs.
CTI combines individual counselling sessions with structured, module-based learning to target identified risk factors and support participants through a practical, change-focused process.
A structured approach to supporting positive change.
Counselling and Support Services targets thinking patterns, attitudes and behaviours that are relevant to justice involvement and long-term community outcomes.
Reduce Antisocial Thinking
Help participants identify and challenge thinking patterns that may contribute to harmful or high-risk behaviour.
Strengthen Prosocial Attitudes
Encourage attitudes, values and beliefs that support safer choices and more positive community involvement.
Address Identified Risk Factors
Use counselling and structured learning to focus attention on factors connected to ongoing justice involvement.
Build Motivation for Change
Support participants in exploring readiness, goals and personal reasons for making constructive changes.
Develop Greater Insight
Encourage participants to examine the connections between thoughts, attitudes, behaviour and consequences.
Support Prosocial Choices
Reinforce thinking and decision-making patterns that can contribute to safer, more constructive outcomes.
Evidence-informed techniques used throughout the program.
CTI identifies three key approaches used within Counselling and Support Services.
Motivational Interviewing
A collaborative approach that supports participants in exploring motivation, ambivalence and readiness for change.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT-informed techniques help participants examine relationships between thoughts, attitudes, emotions and behaviour.
Stages of Change
The program recognizes that readiness for change develops over time and can require different strategies at different stages.
Individual support reinforced by structured learning.
Counselling and Support Services combines personalized counselling with module-based learning so participants can explore key concepts in a more structured way.
Access to the program is through TAGGU Probation and Parole Services.
Clients must be referred through the Toronto Anti-Guns and Gangs Unit (TAGGU) Probation and Parole Services. The program is funded by the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General.
For general information about Counselling and Support Services, contact the Canadian Training Institute directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Counselling and Support Services
Learn more about CTI's Counselling and Support Services program, including who the program is designed for, program goals, counselling approaches, referrals, funding, and how to contact CTI.
Who is Counselling and Support Services designed for?
The program is designed for high-risk individuals with justice involvement.
What is the goal of Counselling and Support Services?
The program seeks to reduce antisocial thinking patterns and improve prosocial attitudes, values and beliefs.
What approaches are used in the program?
The program uses module-based learning and individual counselling sessions, drawing on techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Stages of Change.
How do clients access the program?
Clients must be referred through the Toronto Anti-Guns and Gangs Unit (TAGGU) Probation and Parole Services.
Who funds Counselling and Support Services?
Funding is provided by the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General.
Is this a group or individual counselling program?
The program includes individual counselling sessions along with module-based learning.
How can I contact CTI about the program?
You can contact the Canadian Training Institute at [email protected] or by phone at 416-778-7056.