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November 2019
Children & Trauma
The National Institute of Mental Health defines childhood trauma as; “The experience of an event by a child that is emotionally painful or distressful, which often results in lasting mental and physical effects.” However, with the right support, it is possible to recover even from extreme early trauma. The Children and Trauma presentation will focus on the areas of abuse to children, with special emphasis on emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Strategies will be discussed concerning effective methods of helping…
Find out more »Grief & Loss
The journey of grief and loss is experienced by individuals in various ways, not just through death. This workshop will illustrate ways that can enhance coping for the bereaved individual and help them process their grief. It will help you to understand the normal reactions to grief and loss, and explore how reactions can be more complex and require greater interventions. Contemporary theories and models of grief and loss will be explored. This workshop will provide techniques and tools for…
Find out more »The Cost of Empathy: The Impact of Helping Others
To function effectively in the helping professions you need to be in good shape mentally, emotionally and physically. In this workshop you will develop a better understanding of burnout, vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, the consequences of each, and strategies to help you avoid compassion fatigue. It is more than self-care. This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to look at how to incorporate these strategies into your own life. (7hrs) Facilitated by: Connie Miller, MSW, RSW For registration…
Find out more »Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training workshop was developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to help people provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. MHFA teaches mental health first aid skills. The philosophy behind MHFA is that a mental health crisis, such as suicidal and self-harming actions, may be avoided through early intervention. If a crisis does arise, a MHFA trained person in the workplace…
Find out more »Mental Health First Aid
The Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training workshop was developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada to help people provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. MHFA teaches mental health first aid skills. The philosophy behind MHFA is that a mental health crisis, such as suicidal and self-harming actions, may be avoided through early intervention. If a crisis does arise, a MHFA trained person in the workplace…
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