Workshops
and Education
The Canadian Mental Health Association responds to the need for
education, health and wellness promotion, reduction of stigma and
improved sensitivity towards that mentally ill.
The Association provides workshops and maintains resource material in
the areas of suicide intervention, stress, bereavement, problem
solving, depression in the workplace, first episode psychosis and other
areas related to mental illness. For Mental Health resource materials,
see our Mental Health Information
page.
Workshops
ASIST 2-day
Suicide Intervention Workshop
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
The aim of ASIST is to help caregivers become ready, willing and able
to provide emergency first-aid to persons at risk of suicidal
behaviour. “During the two-day workshop, participants will examine
their attitudes about suicide, learn how to effectively recognize and
estimate the risk of suicide, and develop new and/or reinforce existing
intervention skills. The skills are composed of a blend of
knowledge about suicide intervention and the generic helping skills
that most caregivers possess. The ASIST also addresses the need
to develop a collaborative network among participants since caregivers
often have to work together to prevent suicide.
ASIST is by far the most widely used, acclaimed and researched suicide
intervention skills training in the world. It has been refined
over 18 years with feedback from over 200,000 participants and 800
active trainers.
The workshop prepares caregivers to competently intervene with a person
at risk of suicide. Caregivers master “suicide first aid” for
reasons similar to those for learning CPR “heart saver” or basic
physical first aid. Advanced and other skills are then “layered”
on to this suicide first-aid foundation.
This is a certified workshop. A certificate is given to all
participants who complete the full 2-day workshop. The cost of the
workshop is $150.00 for the general population and $125.00 student rate.
If you would like more
information, or would like to register, please
Contact Us
I'M THUMBODY
The "I'm Thumbody" program is an established CMHA program designed for
grade 3 students within the public school system which focuses on
self-esteem. This program has been well received by parents and
teachers for over 15 years. The program is delivered in the
classroom by two trained parent volunteers in two one - hour sessions.
The children enjoy a variety of fun activities ranging from a
thumbprint craft, representing each child's individuality and
uniqueness, to a class discussion on acceptance and feelings.
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES TOGETHER
The "Strengthening Families Together" program grew out
of the strong belief that Canadian families have a right
to consistent educational information on serious mental
illnesses regardless of where they reside. This
10-session national education program is for family
members, friends and caregivers of individuals with
serious and persistent mental illnesses. It aims
at increasing accessibility to Canadian based
information and is offered at no cost.
Facilitation Manuals and Participant Handouts include
information on each of the following topics:
understanding mental illness, learning about causes and
treatment options, and providing information on the
mental health system.
The ten group sessions:
-
What is Mental Illness
-
Schizophrenia
-
Mood and Anxiety Disorder
-
Coping as a Family
-
Coping as a Family, Part 2
-
Treating Mental Illness
-
Understanding the Mental Health System
-
Mental Illness, Addictions & Criminal Justice
-
Living with Mental Illness
-
Striving for Change: Advocacy
Throughout the program there will be guest speakers
chosen to present a topic in their area of expertise
corresponding to topics of the group sessions.
To register for this program which is offered
at no cost, contact the Canadian Mental Health
Association Fredericton/Oromocto Region, Inc.
Contact Us
Other workshops on the
following topics are available:
- Depression
- Stress
- Mental Health and the workplace
- Overview of Mental illness
- Anxiety
- Suicide Awareness
- Self Esteem
For further information on these workshops contact us at the Canadian Mental Health
Association. In most instances programs can be tailored to your needs.
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