Past CMHA College Courses Offered
Winter 2024
Disordered Eating & Body Image (3 Sessions): This virtual course is designed to promote a healthier relationship with our bodies through education on disordered eating, the history of fatphobia, an introduction to body image, and more!
Financial Planning Information Sessions (3 Sessions): Financial Planning Association of Canada (FPCA) will be providing free financial literacy sessions delivered by a Certified Financial Planner. Topics may include, but are not limited to: understanding money patterns and behaviours, budgeting, and debt and savings.
More Balancing Boundaries (9 Sessions): When we think of boundaries, we often think of physical boundaries, but mental boundaries are just as important. Course content (videos and text) will cover the Laws of Boundaries and hopefully assist participants to edit, create, and maintain their own mental boundaries to enhance their mental health.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Self-Compassion (7 Sessions): Self-compassion involves being warm and understanding towards ourselves when we feel inadequate, fail, or go through challenging experiences. In this course, we will explore Self-Compassionate exercises focused on being kinder to ourselves.
Stress Awareness (4 Sessions): In this course, we will work to understand stress and ways to manage it. Learning objectives include, but are not limited to: 1) Bringing awareness to our own stress levels through a stress assessment test. 2) Discovering ways to combat stress. 3) Learning about good vs. bad stress and what happens within our bodies at this time. 4) Creating a self-care plan to de-stress.
Financial Planning Information Sessions (3 Sessions): Financial Planning Association of Canada (FPCA) will be providing free financial literacy sessions delivered by a Certified Financial Planner. Topics may include, but are not limited to: understanding money patterns and behaviours, budgeting, and debt and savings.
More Balancing Boundaries (9 Sessions): When we think of boundaries, we often think of physical boundaries, but mental boundaries are just as important. Course content (videos and text) will cover the Laws of Boundaries and hopefully assist participants to edit, create, and maintain their own mental boundaries to enhance their mental health.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Self-Compassion (7 Sessions): Self-compassion involves being warm and understanding towards ourselves when we feel inadequate, fail, or go through challenging experiences. In this course, we will explore Self-Compassionate exercises focused on being kinder to ourselves.
Stress Awareness (4 Sessions): In this course, we will work to understand stress and ways to manage it. Learning objectives include, but are not limited to: 1) Bringing awareness to our own stress levels through a stress assessment test. 2) Discovering ways to combat stress. 3) Learning about good vs. bad stress and what happens within our bodies at this time. 4) Creating a self-care plan to de-stress.
Fall 2023
Balancing Boundaries (6 Sessions): In all our relationships, boundaries are essential in establishing,
maintaining, and helping us to grow within them.
In this course we are going to look at what boundaries
are/are not, how we construct them and deal with challenges,
and what boundaries we could have in our most
important relationships with family, friends, and coworkers.
Cultivating Gratitude (4 Sessions): This 4-week course is open to anyone interested in learning more about gratitude, the positive impact gratitude can have on one’s well-being, and how to start building a lasting gratitude practice. In addition to the structured material, each session will provide the space and opportunity for participants to share their own insights/experiences from their own gratitude practice.
Humble Tiger - Self-Compassion and Return to Work (3 Sessions): This course is based on the workbook "A Guide to using Self Compassion in Returning to Work after Mental Health Disability" by Dr. Joan Tucker.
Infertility and Mental Health (1 Session): This workshop details the connection between infertility and the impacts on overall wellbeing. By the end of the session, participants will have a better understanding of: 1) What is infertility. 2) The impact of infertility on mental health. 3) The impact of infertility within relationships. 4) Community resources.
Leadership Skills (7 Sessions): What does it take to be a leader? Learn about the qualities and skills to foster in yourself to lead people to common goals. Whether it is to organize a great birthday party, bring out the best in your sports team, or work on a project together, you can learn skills to improve your ability to lead!
Mental Health: Supporting Others (4 Sessions): Everyone has mental health, and many experience mental illness. People want to support one another, and this course can help people gain skills and confidence to support others in their lives struggling with mental illness. From taking care of oneself while supporting another, to identifying if further support is needed and what options for support exist, this course hopes to empower and better prepare participants to support others in their lives.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Understanding Anxiety (8 Sessions): In this course, we will work to understand anxiety and ways to manage it. Learning goals may include: 1) Understanding anxiety: What it is and when it becomes or has become an issue. 2) Implementing coping strategies and ways to ride out the waves. 3) Talking back to anxiety and identifying our triggers and when we are about to experience an attack, to stay ahead of it. 4) Facing our fears one step at a time. 5) Creating an individualized plan to identify each person’s personal areas of anxiety and how to overcome it. 6) Maintaining this plan moving forward and changing it as needed. 7) Supporting and applauding progress and gains during the process.
Cultivating Gratitude (4 Sessions): This 4-week course is open to anyone interested in learning more about gratitude, the positive impact gratitude can have on one’s well-being, and how to start building a lasting gratitude practice. In addition to the structured material, each session will provide the space and opportunity for participants to share their own insights/experiences from their own gratitude practice.
Humble Tiger - Self-Compassion and Return to Work (3 Sessions): This course is based on the workbook "A Guide to using Self Compassion in Returning to Work after Mental Health Disability" by Dr. Joan Tucker.
Infertility and Mental Health (1 Session): This workshop details the connection between infertility and the impacts on overall wellbeing. By the end of the session, participants will have a better understanding of: 1) What is infertility. 2) The impact of infertility on mental health. 3) The impact of infertility within relationships. 4) Community resources.
Leadership Skills (7 Sessions): What does it take to be a leader? Learn about the qualities and skills to foster in yourself to lead people to common goals. Whether it is to organize a great birthday party, bring out the best in your sports team, or work on a project together, you can learn skills to improve your ability to lead!
Mental Health: Supporting Others (4 Sessions): Everyone has mental health, and many experience mental illness. People want to support one another, and this course can help people gain skills and confidence to support others in their lives struggling with mental illness. From taking care of oneself while supporting another, to identifying if further support is needed and what options for support exist, this course hopes to empower and better prepare participants to support others in their lives.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Understanding Anxiety (8 Sessions): In this course, we will work to understand anxiety and ways to manage it. Learning goals may include: 1) Understanding anxiety: What it is and when it becomes or has become an issue. 2) Implementing coping strategies and ways to ride out the waves. 3) Talking back to anxiety and identifying our triggers and when we are about to experience an attack, to stay ahead of it. 4) Facing our fears one step at a time. 5) Creating an individualized plan to identify each person’s personal areas of anxiety and how to overcome it. 6) Maintaining this plan moving forward and changing it as needed. 7) Supporting and applauding progress and gains during the process.
Summer 2023
Creating & Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this session you will explore your interests, hopes and
goals and develop your personal learning plan. A
personal learning plan (PLP) can help you to map your
journey through the College. Setting targets or learning
goals can help you to get the right support from the
college. This will help you measure your own progress,
record your achievements and decide what your next
steps will be.
Joy Journaling (5 Sessions): Create a joyful life plan! Record & practice positive thought and behaviour. Combine art journaling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to learn life skills and apply them. No previous writing or art experience required.
Psychosis Explained (6 Sessions): This course offers a holistic learning approach to develop an understanding of psychosis through a biopsychosocial model. Learning objectives: 1) Explain the science of psychosis. 2) Understand the varying presentations of psychosis across the lifespan. 3) Demonstrate appropriate interventions and course of treatment. 4) Review barriers and solutions toward recovery from psychosis. 5) Analyze the effects of psychosis on individuals psychosocial well-being. 6) Integrate knowledge of psychosis with available community resource.
Recovery 101 (4 Sessions): Recovery is the process of re-defining and re-building your life with the experience of mental health challenges. This course is an opportunity to explore and discuss various approaches to recovery and wellness. Learning objectives can include, but are not limited to: 1) Define and explore recovery as an individual journey. 2) Consider where to start a recovery journey. 3) Explore helpful recovery strategies and approaches. 4) Discuss wellness and mental health activities; becoming experts in our self-care.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Stocking Your Resilience Toolbox (4 Sessions): Funny stories. Good advice. From financial challenges to clashes with loved ones, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. In this course, Josh Martin will share hilarious stories from his life and what those experiences taught him about navigating difficult times. Topics include self-care, motivation, creative problem solving and more. Enjoy a few laughs while learning practical skills to boost your resilience.
Joy Journaling (5 Sessions): Create a joyful life plan! Record & practice positive thought and behaviour. Combine art journaling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to learn life skills and apply them. No previous writing or art experience required.
Psychosis Explained (6 Sessions): This course offers a holistic learning approach to develop an understanding of psychosis through a biopsychosocial model. Learning objectives: 1) Explain the science of psychosis. 2) Understand the varying presentations of psychosis across the lifespan. 3) Demonstrate appropriate interventions and course of treatment. 4) Review barriers and solutions toward recovery from psychosis. 5) Analyze the effects of psychosis on individuals psychosocial well-being. 6) Integrate knowledge of psychosis with available community resource.
Recovery 101 (4 Sessions): Recovery is the process of re-defining and re-building your life with the experience of mental health challenges. This course is an opportunity to explore and discuss various approaches to recovery and wellness. Learning objectives can include, but are not limited to: 1) Define and explore recovery as an individual journey. 2) Consider where to start a recovery journey. 3) Explore helpful recovery strategies and approaches. 4) Discuss wellness and mental health activities; becoming experts in our self-care.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Stocking Your Resilience Toolbox (4 Sessions): Funny stories. Good advice. From financial challenges to clashes with loved ones, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. In this course, Josh Martin will share hilarious stories from his life and what those experiences taught him about navigating difficult times. Topics include self-care, motivation, creative problem solving and more. Enjoy a few laughs while learning practical skills to boost your resilience.
Spring 2023
Barriers in Mental Health (5 Sessions): The course will provide a variety of information and incentive-based materials to provide insight and engaged information. Learn how to set up health barriers while living a healthier lifestyle.
Body Dysmorphia, Eating Disorders, & Nutrition (8 Sessions): This course will provide an overview on body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and nutrition.
Building Motivation (5 Sessions): In the course, we will explore what motivation is, and how we can increase our motivation to do the things that are important to us. We will explore how our goals, expectations and values influence our levels of motivation. We will discuss strategies that can help us feel more motivated, and brainstorm on how we can address challenges, like procrastination, that may arise.
Codependent 101 (7 Sessions): What is Codependency and do I have it? Codependency is something that can be unlearned. This course will dive into Codependent traits and how we can put more focus on ourselves to increase our Self-worth, trust ourselves and the decisions we make, and lower our need for approval from others.
Exploring Loneliness (5 Sessions): This 5-week course aims to explore the ideas and science around loneliness. We will explore its causes, impact on physical and mental health, who it affects, and challenges and strategies to manage it. In addition to providing education, sessions will give participants the opportunity to engage in discussion, share insights, participate in relevant exercises, and support feelings of belonging.
Joy Journaling (4 Sessions): Create a joyful life plan! Record & practice positive thought and behaviour. Combine art journaling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to learn life skills and apply them. No previous writing or art experience required.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Body Dysmorphia, Eating Disorders, & Nutrition (8 Sessions): This course will provide an overview on body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and nutrition.
Building Motivation (5 Sessions): In the course, we will explore what motivation is, and how we can increase our motivation to do the things that are important to us. We will explore how our goals, expectations and values influence our levels of motivation. We will discuss strategies that can help us feel more motivated, and brainstorm on how we can address challenges, like procrastination, that may arise.
Codependent 101 (7 Sessions): What is Codependency and do I have it? Codependency is something that can be unlearned. This course will dive into Codependent traits and how we can put more focus on ourselves to increase our Self-worth, trust ourselves and the decisions we make, and lower our need for approval from others.
Exploring Loneliness (5 Sessions): This 5-week course aims to explore the ideas and science around loneliness. We will explore its causes, impact on physical and mental health, who it affects, and challenges and strategies to manage it. In addition to providing education, sessions will give participants the opportunity to engage in discussion, share insights, participate in relevant exercises, and support feelings of belonging.
Joy Journaling (4 Sessions): Create a joyful life plan! Record & practice positive thought and behaviour. Combine art journaling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to learn life skills and apply them. No previous writing or art experience required.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Winter 2023
Change Your Mindset (8 Sessions): The course will look at both fixed and growth mindsets and how to move from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. This will be achieved through case studies and group discussion, as well as related materials presented during the course.
Chartered Professional Accountants Workshops (5 Sessions): Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Canada’s 60-minute adult sessions target the diverse financial literacy needs of Canadians, by aiding individuals to get the information they need to make smart financial decisions. Whether they are starting out in their career, raising children or planning to retire, there is something for everyone.
Communication for Fostering Relationships (8 Sessions): Communication for Fostering Relationships is a course that aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of the basics of communication. This course will focus on communication for the purpose of developing and maintaining relationships. Topics explored will include: 1) Developing listening skills. 2) Examples of healthy/less healthy communication in relationships. 3) Barriers to why we do not open up. 4) Practical tips/strategies for conversation.
Creating & Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this session you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your personal learning plan. A personal learning plan (PLP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.
Emotional Intelligence (6 Sessions): Explore the 5 key elements in Emotional Intelligence. Learn ways to understand, get comfortable with and manage your own emotions. Building your knowledge in these areas can assist in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Health & Well-Being for Newcomers (4 Sessions): This is a 4 parts workshop to introduce topics that can enhance the health the well-being of new immigrants of Canada and their families. Your immigration number is required for registration. Workshop Topics: 1) Introduction to Mental Health. 2) Healthy Nutrition in Canada. 3) Sleep Hygiene. 4) Stress Management.
Managing Cannabis Use (8 Sessions): Learning objectives include: 1) To understand cannabis and the risks associated with cannabis use. 2) To identify what happens in the body when cannabis is ingested. 3) To analyze the relevance of cannabis as it relates to individuals with substance use disorders. 4) To understand the stigma associated with cannabis use. 5) To define Relapse and Recovery. 6) To discuss feelings associated with the journey to recovery (e.g. guilt, shame). 7) To identify tips to cut back on cannabis use. 8) To understand how cannabis affects mental health . 9) To identify facts about cannabis use and debunk myths.
PeerZone: Enhancing our Relationships (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore the range and experiences of our relationships and how to start, keep and end them.
PeerZone: Good Relationships (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore the importance of enriching your life with good relationships. Every relationship is unique, but generally, relationships can stay positive when people treat each other with care, compassion and understanding.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Resolving Conflict (8 Sessions): In the course, we will explore what conflict is and how we can approach it. Conflict, such as disagreements and arguments, may occur with family members, strangers, co-workers, or the other people in our lives. We will explore topics related to conflict, including but not limited to: conflict styles, managing emotions during a conflict, cultivating compassion for others, negotiating, and mediation strategies.
Stigma and Mental Health (4 Sessions): This course will explore the impact of STIGMA, the current preventative programs in place and measures that be taken to acknowledge and impact the effects of Mental Health.
Chartered Professional Accountants Workshops (5 Sessions): Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Canada’s 60-minute adult sessions target the diverse financial literacy needs of Canadians, by aiding individuals to get the information they need to make smart financial decisions. Whether they are starting out in their career, raising children or planning to retire, there is something for everyone.
Communication for Fostering Relationships (8 Sessions): Communication for Fostering Relationships is a course that aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of the basics of communication. This course will focus on communication for the purpose of developing and maintaining relationships. Topics explored will include: 1) Developing listening skills. 2) Examples of healthy/less healthy communication in relationships. 3) Barriers to why we do not open up. 4) Practical tips/strategies for conversation.
Creating & Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this session you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your personal learning plan. A personal learning plan (PLP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.
Emotional Intelligence (6 Sessions): Explore the 5 key elements in Emotional Intelligence. Learn ways to understand, get comfortable with and manage your own emotions. Building your knowledge in these areas can assist in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.
Health & Well-Being for Newcomers (4 Sessions): This is a 4 parts workshop to introduce topics that can enhance the health the well-being of new immigrants of Canada and their families. Your immigration number is required for registration. Workshop Topics: 1) Introduction to Mental Health. 2) Healthy Nutrition in Canada. 3) Sleep Hygiene. 4) Stress Management.
Managing Cannabis Use (8 Sessions): Learning objectives include: 1) To understand cannabis and the risks associated with cannabis use. 2) To identify what happens in the body when cannabis is ingested. 3) To analyze the relevance of cannabis as it relates to individuals with substance use disorders. 4) To understand the stigma associated with cannabis use. 5) To define Relapse and Recovery. 6) To discuss feelings associated with the journey to recovery (e.g. guilt, shame). 7) To identify tips to cut back on cannabis use. 8) To understand how cannabis affects mental health . 9) To identify facts about cannabis use and debunk myths.
PeerZone: Enhancing our Relationships (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore the range and experiences of our relationships and how to start, keep and end them.
PeerZone: Good Relationships (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore the importance of enriching your life with good relationships. Every relationship is unique, but generally, relationships can stay positive when people treat each other with care, compassion and understanding.
RentSmart Training (1 Session): Through the RentSmart Training Course, you will learn: 1) How to plan for housing, communication and budgeting. 2) Identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant. 3) Improve your chances for getting the housing you need. 4) Learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. 5) Resources in the community. 6) Your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
Resolving Conflict (8 Sessions): In the course, we will explore what conflict is and how we can approach it. Conflict, such as disagreements and arguments, may occur with family members, strangers, co-workers, or the other people in our lives. We will explore topics related to conflict, including but not limited to: conflict styles, managing emotions during a conflict, cultivating compassion for others, negotiating, and mediation strategies.
Stigma and Mental Health (4 Sessions): This course will explore the impact of STIGMA, the current preventative programs in place and measures that be taken to acknowledge and impact the effects of Mental Health.
Fall 2022
30 Ways to Shine (6 Sessions): 30 Ways to Shine is a 6 sessions work-based skill development program designed for job seekers and new employees with the purpose of increasing job retention by promoting effective workplace habits, attitudes and choices. The ultimate goal of this program is not merely to encourage job maintenance, but to foster in the job seeker a feeling of personal power, desire and responsibility leading towards job satisfaction and ongoing career development.
Assertiveness (4 Sessions): Assertiveness is a key skill that can help you to better manage yourself, people and situations. It can help you to influence others in order to gain acceptance, agreement or behavior change. It is the ability to express your opinions positively and with confidence.
Balancing Boundaries Plus (12 Sessions): When we think of boundaries we often think of physical boundaries, but mental boundaries are just as important. Course content (videos and text) will cover the 10 Laws of Boundaries and hopefully assist participants to edit, create, and maintain their own mental boundaries to enhance their mental health.
Coping Strategies and Self-Care for Family Caregivers (5 Sessions): The target population for this course is caregivers who are already known to have a higher risk of Caregiver burnout such as (a) having previously experienced irritability; (b) restlessness/withdrawal; (c) having changes in sleep and diet; (d) emotional and physical changes; and (e) feeling like you want to hurt yourself or the person you are caring for.
Living with Pain (8 Sessions): This course is for people living with chronic pain, that has lasted over six months, and looking to learn strategies and develop skills to manage it. Pain can negatively affect one’s ability to function, complete activities of daily living, and mental wellbeing. The objective of this course is to enhance participants’ knowledge of non-pharmacological approaches to coping with pain so that they can start to actively manage it and resume meaningful activity.
Managing Perfectionism (8 Sessions): This course is about finding ways to manage perfectionism. Being a “perfectionist” can include setting unrealistically high standards for ourselves or others, and judging our self-worth based on our ability to meet these high expectations.
PeerZone: Empowering Ourselves in Mental Health Services (4 Sessions): This course will explore experiences of diagnosis, medications & how we can empower ourselves in services.
PeerZone: Conflict in Relationships (4 Sessions): Conflict in relationships is common and can be difficult for everyone. Together we’ll explore and discuss: Sources of conflict, conflict styles, benefits of conflict, good and bad conflict, and tools for handling conflict.
Psychosis Explained (6 Sessions): This course offers a holistic learning approach to develop an understanding of psychosis through a biopsychosocial model. Learning objectives: 1) Explain the science of psychosis. 2) Understand the varying presentations of psychosis across the lifespan. 3) Demonstrate appropriate interventions and course of treatment. 4) Review barriers and solutions toward recovery from psychosis. 5) Analyze the effects of psychosis on individuals psychosocial well-being. 6) Integrate knowledge of psychosis with available community resource.
Reading for Self-Development (12 Sessions): Reading from, “Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?” By Dr. Julie Smith, we will be discussing what we read and implementing the tools suggested to navigate us on our own journeys. Join me in creating a more positive path for ourselves, self-growth, resiliency and a calmer state no matter what life throws at us.
Assertiveness (4 Sessions): Assertiveness is a key skill that can help you to better manage yourself, people and situations. It can help you to influence others in order to gain acceptance, agreement or behavior change. It is the ability to express your opinions positively and with confidence.
Balancing Boundaries Plus (12 Sessions): When we think of boundaries we often think of physical boundaries, but mental boundaries are just as important. Course content (videos and text) will cover the 10 Laws of Boundaries and hopefully assist participants to edit, create, and maintain their own mental boundaries to enhance their mental health.
Coping Strategies and Self-Care for Family Caregivers (5 Sessions): The target population for this course is caregivers who are already known to have a higher risk of Caregiver burnout such as (a) having previously experienced irritability; (b) restlessness/withdrawal; (c) having changes in sleep and diet; (d) emotional and physical changes; and (e) feeling like you want to hurt yourself or the person you are caring for.
Creating & Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this session you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your personal learning plan. A personal learning plan (PLP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.
Living with Pain (8 Sessions): This course is for people living with chronic pain, that has lasted over six months, and looking to learn strategies and develop skills to manage it. Pain can negatively affect one’s ability to function, complete activities of daily living, and mental wellbeing. The objective of this course is to enhance participants’ knowledge of non-pharmacological approaches to coping with pain so that they can start to actively manage it and resume meaningful activity.
Managing Perfectionism (8 Sessions): This course is about finding ways to manage perfectionism. Being a “perfectionist” can include setting unrealistically high standards for ourselves or others, and judging our self-worth based on our ability to meet these high expectations.
PeerZone: Empowering Ourselves in Mental Health Services (4 Sessions): This course will explore experiences of diagnosis, medications & how we can empower ourselves in services.
PeerZone: Conflict in Relationships (4 Sessions): Conflict in relationships is common and can be difficult for everyone. Together we’ll explore and discuss: Sources of conflict, conflict styles, benefits of conflict, good and bad conflict, and tools for handling conflict.
Psychosis Explained (6 Sessions): This course offers a holistic learning approach to develop an understanding of psychosis through a biopsychosocial model. Learning objectives: 1) Explain the science of psychosis. 2) Understand the varying presentations of psychosis across the lifespan. 3) Demonstrate appropriate interventions and course of treatment. 4) Review barriers and solutions toward recovery from psychosis. 5) Analyze the effects of psychosis on individuals psychosocial well-being. 6) Integrate knowledge of psychosis with available community resource.
Reading for Self-Development (12 Sessions): Reading from, “Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?” By Dr. Julie Smith, we will be discussing what we read and implementing the tools suggested to navigate us on our own journeys. Join me in creating a more positive path for ourselves, self-growth, resiliency and a calmer state no matter what life throws at us.
Summer 2022
Activity, Time Use & Mental Health (4 Sessions): The way we spend our time is important for our mood, health and well-being. In this course, we will: 1) Discuss the relationship between mental health and the activities we engage in. 2) Reflect on our current activity patterns. 3) Seek ways to improve or find balance in our daily routines. 4) Explore ways to add more meaning to our days, and feel more satisfied with the use of our time.
Balancing Boundaries (6 Sessions): In all our relationships, boundaries are essential in estab-lishing, maintaining, and helping us to grow within them. In this course we are going to look at what boundaries are/are not, how we construct them and deal with challenges, and what boundaries we could have in our most important relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.
Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Workshops (5 Sessions): Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Canada’s 60-minute adult sessions target the diverse financial literacy needs of Canadians, by aiding individuals to get the information they need to make smart financial decisions. Whether they are starting out in their career, raising children or planning to retire, there is something for everyone.
Conversations 101 (4 Sessions): The objective of this course is to present and discuss conversation tips and tricks that participants can use when in conversation with others.
PeerZone: Finding our Voices (3 Sessions): The purpose of these workshops is to explore our experiences of unfair treatment, and what we and others can do about it.
PeerZone: Dealing with Self-Stigma (4 Sessions): The purpose of these workshops is to: 1) Explore self-stigma and how it can affect us, and 2) Discuss ways to overcome self-stigma.
Self-Forgiveness (4 Sessions): Providing knowledge on the main steps that will lead you to Self-Forgiveness. This course will emphasize the importance of forgiving yourself in order to live in the moment and to stop living in the past. Self-Forgiveness will allow for personal growth and a healthier outlook on life.
Balancing Boundaries (6 Sessions): In all our relationships, boundaries are essential in estab-lishing, maintaining, and helping us to grow within them. In this course we are going to look at what boundaries are/are not, how we construct them and deal with challenges, and what boundaries we could have in our most important relationships with family, friends, and co-workers.
Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Workshops (5 Sessions): Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) Canada’s 60-minute adult sessions target the diverse financial literacy needs of Canadians, by aiding individuals to get the information they need to make smart financial decisions. Whether they are starting out in their career, raising children or planning to retire, there is something for everyone.
Conversations 101 (4 Sessions): The objective of this course is to present and discuss conversation tips and tricks that participants can use when in conversation with others.
PeerZone: Finding our Voices (3 Sessions): The purpose of these workshops is to explore our experiences of unfair treatment, and what we and others can do about it.
PeerZone: Dealing with Self-Stigma (4 Sessions): The purpose of these workshops is to: 1) Explore self-stigma and how it can affect us, and 2) Discuss ways to overcome self-stigma.
Self-Forgiveness (4 Sessions): Providing knowledge on the main steps that will lead you to Self-Forgiveness. This course will emphasize the importance of forgiving yourself in order to live in the moment and to stop living in the past. Self-Forgiveness will allow for personal growth and a healthier outlook on life.
Spring 2022
Anxiety No More (8 Sessions): Understanding anxiety. What it is and when it becomes or has become an issue. Implementing coping strategies and ways to ride out the waves. Talking back to anxiety and identifying our triggers and when we are about to experience an attack, to stay ahead of it. Facing our fears one step at a time. Creating an individualized plan to identify each client’s personal areas of anxiety and how to overcome it. Maintaining this plan moving forward and changing it as needed. Supporting and applauding progress and gains during the process.
Harm Reduction & Relapse Prevention (4 Sessions): 1) To understand harm reduction at the individual and community level. 2) To identify harm reduction practices and examples. 3) To analyze the relevance of harm reduction principles as it relates to individuals with substance use disorders. 4) To understand the principles of harm reduction 5) To define Relapse and Recovery. 6) To discuss feelings associated with the journey to recovery (e.g. guilt, shame). 7) To identify benefits of a Relapse Prevention plan. 8) To discuss the three stages of Relapse. 9) To understand that Relapse is part of Recovery.
Managing Your Emotions (8 Sessions): Emotions can be challenging as they can shift in unexpected ways: They can be a great source of focus and motivation, they can make us feel drained, or at times they can even overwhelm. In this course we will explore our emotions to better understand, manage and improve our relationships with them.
PeerZone: Understanding our Alcohol and Drug Use (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore: 1) Why we use alcohol or drugs. 2) The good and bad consequences. 3) Taking control by choice. 4) Turning lapse into learning.
PeerZone: Leading our Recovery (5 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore: 1) Explore what recovery means. 2) The process of recovery. 3) Other people’s experiences of recovery. 4) Our own experience of recovery.
PeerZone: Exploring our Stories (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore: 1) The importance of stories. 2) The hero’s journey. 3) Others’ stories of distress addiction and recovery. 4) Our own stories of distress addiction and recovery.
Recovery 101 (3 Sessions): Recovery is the process of re-defining and re-building your life with the experience of mental health challenges. This course is an opportunity to explore and discuss various approaches to recovery and wellness. Learning objectives can include, but are not limited to: 1) Define and explore recovery as an individual journey. 2) Consider where to start a recovery journey. 3) Explore helpful recovery strategies and approaches. 4) Discuss wellness and mental health activities; becoming experts in our self-care.
RentSmart Training (7 Sessions): We will be covering: Housing priority, applying for housing, tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities, communication with landlords' roommates and neighbours. The sessions will be interactive. Learning objectives will include covering: 1) The importance of Home. 2) Applying for Housing. 3) Responsibilities and Expectations (Landlord and Tenant). 4) Finances; Budgeting and keeping housing affordable. 5) Communicating Effectively. 6) Taking care of your Home. 7) Exchange community resources, supports and receiving certificate.
Self-Compassion (8 Sessions): Self-compassion involves being warm and understanding towards ourselves when we feel inadequate, fail, or go through challenging experiences. In this course, we will explore Self-Compassionate exercises focused on being kinder to ourselves.
Stress and Your Health (12 Sessions): Feeling stressed? Want to understand the connection between mental and physical stress? Interested in learning ways in which to overcome and move on from both of these types of stress? Come join us as we explore stress and try out different ways in which to beat stress and deal with the blues and make your tomorrows that much better and productive.
Uncovering Grief (5 Sessions): The process of grieving comes in many different forms that vary in experience based on the individual. Grieving occurs when someone experiences a loss of any kind such as, the loss of a person to death, the loss of a relationship or experience, the loss of a situation, etc. In this 5-week session we will explore the many different aspects of grief and loss, how to identify the feelings and emotions that come with grief, and how to cope.
Understanding Treatment Options (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to provide answers to the questions you may have about mental health treatment options including how to access treatment, and how they can help you maintain and improve your mental health. This course will include guest speakers who are treatment specialists in a variety of areas. Participants will also be given a chance to engage in discussion and activities related to the focus of each session to increase their understanding, recognize their experiences, and aid their ability to select treatment options.
Harm Reduction & Relapse Prevention (4 Sessions): 1) To understand harm reduction at the individual and community level. 2) To identify harm reduction practices and examples. 3) To analyze the relevance of harm reduction principles as it relates to individuals with substance use disorders. 4) To understand the principles of harm reduction 5) To define Relapse and Recovery. 6) To discuss feelings associated with the journey to recovery (e.g. guilt, shame). 7) To identify benefits of a Relapse Prevention plan. 8) To discuss the three stages of Relapse. 9) To understand that Relapse is part of Recovery.
Managing Your Emotions (8 Sessions): Emotions can be challenging as they can shift in unexpected ways: They can be a great source of focus and motivation, they can make us feel drained, or at times they can even overwhelm. In this course we will explore our emotions to better understand, manage and improve our relationships with them.
PeerZone: Understanding our Alcohol and Drug Use (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore: 1) Why we use alcohol or drugs. 2) The good and bad consequences. 3) Taking control by choice. 4) Turning lapse into learning.
PeerZone: Leading our Recovery (5 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore: 1) Explore what recovery means. 2) The process of recovery. 3) Other people’s experiences of recovery. 4) Our own experience of recovery.
PeerZone: Exploring our Stories (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to explore: 1) The importance of stories. 2) The hero’s journey. 3) Others’ stories of distress addiction and recovery. 4) Our own stories of distress addiction and recovery.
Recovery 101 (3 Sessions): Recovery is the process of re-defining and re-building your life with the experience of mental health challenges. This course is an opportunity to explore and discuss various approaches to recovery and wellness. Learning objectives can include, but are not limited to: 1) Define and explore recovery as an individual journey. 2) Consider where to start a recovery journey. 3) Explore helpful recovery strategies and approaches. 4) Discuss wellness and mental health activities; becoming experts in our self-care.
RentSmart Training (7 Sessions): We will be covering: Housing priority, applying for housing, tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities, communication with landlords' roommates and neighbours. The sessions will be interactive. Learning objectives will include covering: 1) The importance of Home. 2) Applying for Housing. 3) Responsibilities and Expectations (Landlord and Tenant). 4) Finances; Budgeting and keeping housing affordable. 5) Communicating Effectively. 6) Taking care of your Home. 7) Exchange community resources, supports and receiving certificate.
Self-Compassion (8 Sessions): Self-compassion involves being warm and understanding towards ourselves when we feel inadequate, fail, or go through challenging experiences. In this course, we will explore Self-Compassionate exercises focused on being kinder to ourselves.
Stress and Your Health (12 Sessions): Feeling stressed? Want to understand the connection between mental and physical stress? Interested in learning ways in which to overcome and move on from both of these types of stress? Come join us as we explore stress and try out different ways in which to beat stress and deal with the blues and make your tomorrows that much better and productive.
Uncovering Grief (5 Sessions): The process of grieving comes in many different forms that vary in experience based on the individual. Grieving occurs when someone experiences a loss of any kind such as, the loss of a person to death, the loss of a relationship or experience, the loss of a situation, etc. In this 5-week session we will explore the many different aspects of grief and loss, how to identify the feelings and emotions that come with grief, and how to cope.
Understanding Treatment Options (4 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to provide answers to the questions you may have about mental health treatment options including how to access treatment, and how they can help you maintain and improve your mental health. This course will include guest speakers who are treatment specialists in a variety of areas. Participants will also be given a chance to engage in discussion and activities related to the focus of each session to increase their understanding, recognize their experiences, and aid their ability to select treatment options.
Winter 2022
A Fitter You Too (11 Sessions): Whether you are a past participant in A Fitter You, or new to this course A Fitter You Too, come join us as we explore topics in fitness to get the New Year off to a healthier start and help you achieve your fitness goals.
Topics may include resistance training (bodyweight), nutrition, balance/co-ordination, and more!
The Big Let Go (4 Sessions): Darcy will be presenting his new 4 part course “The Big Let Go” letting go of control is taking control! When something difficult happens in your life, people will often tell you to “just let go and move on”. Is it really that simple? And HOW do I learn to let go? If you’ve ever had these thoughts or wished you could move past difficulties in your life, then this course is for you! In The Big Let Go you will learn the power of: Radical acceptance, Changing your perspective, Forgiveness, Setting boundaries, Building faith in yourself. You will learn to apply all of Darcy’s tools in your everyday life, turning your growth into a truly personal journey.
Creating & Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this session you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your personal learning plan. A personal learning plan (PLP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.
Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention (2 Sessions): The purpose of this course is: 1) To understand harm reduction at the individual and community level. 2) To identify harm reduction practices and examples. 3) To analyze the relevance of harm reduction principles as it relates to individuals with substance use disorders. 4) To define Relapse and Recovery. 5) To discuss feelings associated with the journey to recovery (e.g. guilt, shame). 6) To identify benefits of a Relapse Prevention plan.
Habits (10 Sessions): This course is about our habits, specifically ones we want to create. The author of the book “Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of our everyday Lives” is Gretchen Rubin. She says that every day 40% of our lives are taken up by habits. If this is the case, then it would be very wise to make sure these are habits that will reflect our values and what we want out of life. Let’s support one another and make our habits the “invisible architecture of everyday life”, as Rubin says.
Healthy Relationships (8 Sessions): This course will look at what it takes to develop healthy relationships with ourselves, others, and within our communities.
Joy Journaling (12 Sessions): Create a joyful life plan! Record & practice positive thought and behaviour. Combine art journaling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to learn life skills and apply them. No previous writing or art experience required.
Learning Skills (8 Sessions): In this course, we will explore strategies to improve learning skills. Whether you are currently enrolled in a course, interested in enrolling in a course, or want to improve skills like memory and focus, this course may be right for you. This course aims to improve your ability to learn and retain new information through the following possible learning objectives: 1) Understand how the brain learns and processes new information. 2) Explore ways to improve our approach to learning (e.g., planning, organization). 3) Discuss strategies for addressing procrastination. 4) Learn strategies to improve memory and focus while learning or studying. 5) Discuss healthy life habits that contribute to successful learning
The Big Let Go (4 Sessions): Darcy will be presenting his new 4 part course “The Big Let Go” letting go of control is taking control! When something difficult happens in your life, people will often tell you to “just let go and move on”. Is it really that simple? And HOW do I learn to let go? If you’ve ever had these thoughts or wished you could move past difficulties in your life, then this course is for you! In The Big Let Go you will learn the power of: Radical acceptance, Changing your perspective, Forgiveness, Setting boundaries, Building faith in yourself. You will learn to apply all of Darcy’s tools in your everyday life, turning your growth into a truly personal journey.
Creating & Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this session you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your personal learning plan. A personal learning plan (PLP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.
Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention (2 Sessions): The purpose of this course is: 1) To understand harm reduction at the individual and community level. 2) To identify harm reduction practices and examples. 3) To analyze the relevance of harm reduction principles as it relates to individuals with substance use disorders. 4) To define Relapse and Recovery. 5) To discuss feelings associated with the journey to recovery (e.g. guilt, shame). 6) To identify benefits of a Relapse Prevention plan.
Habits (10 Sessions): This course is about our habits, specifically ones we want to create. The author of the book “Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of our everyday Lives” is Gretchen Rubin. She says that every day 40% of our lives are taken up by habits. If this is the case, then it would be very wise to make sure these are habits that will reflect our values and what we want out of life. Let’s support one another and make our habits the “invisible architecture of everyday life”, as Rubin says.
Healthy Relationships (8 Sessions): This course will look at what it takes to develop healthy relationships with ourselves, others, and within our communities.
Joy Journaling (12 Sessions): Create a joyful life plan! Record & practice positive thought and behaviour. Combine art journaling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to learn life skills and apply them. No previous writing or art experience required.
Learning Skills (8 Sessions): In this course, we will explore strategies to improve learning skills. Whether you are currently enrolled in a course, interested in enrolling in a course, or want to improve skills like memory and focus, this course may be right for you. This course aims to improve your ability to learn and retain new information through the following possible learning objectives: 1) Understand how the brain learns and processes new information. 2) Explore ways to improve our approach to learning (e.g., planning, organization). 3) Discuss strategies for addressing procrastination. 4) Learn strategies to improve memory and focus while learning or studying. 5) Discuss healthy life habits that contribute to successful learning
Fall 2021
A Fitter You (10 Sessions): With COVID many people have been challenged to take care of not only their mental health, but have also been challenged to take care of their physical health. As we come out of COVID it's time to get ourselves moving again.
This course will explore the how, when, what, where, and why of exercising your way to a Fitter You! Everyone can improve their physical well-being, which also improves your mental health at the same time. Learn the "recipe" to success and embrace a healthier you.
Creating and Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this course you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your individual learning plan. An individual learning plan (ILP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.
Creative Writing for the Mind, Body & Soul (4 Sessions): Creative Writing for the Mind, Body and Soul is all about turning writing into a special place where you are free to write and practice the tools which are given to you in this program. This will build your confidence and transform you into a stronger and more confident you!
Psychosis Explained (7 Sessions): This course offers a holistic learning approach to develop an understanding of psychosis through a biopsychosocial model. Learning objectives include: 1) Explain the science of psychosis. 2) Understand the varying presentations of psychosis across the lifespan. 3) Demonstrate appropriate interventions and course of treatment. 4) Review barriers and solutions toward recovery from psychosis. 5) Analyze the effects of psychosis on individuals psychosocial well-being. 6) Integrate knowledge of psychosis with available community resources.
Habits: Mastering the Habits of our Everyday Lives (8 Sessions): This course is about our habits, specifically ones we want to create. The author of the book “Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of our everyday Lives” is Gretchen Rubin. She says that every day 40% of our lives are taken up by habits. If this is the case, then it would be very wise to make sure these are habits that will reflect our values and what we want out of life. Let’s support one another and make our habits the “invisible architecture of everyday life”, as Rubin says.
Stay Well with Chronic Pain (8 Sessions): This course is for people who experience Chronic Pain – typically defined as physical pain that persists over six months. It often has a wide range of effects on physical and mental well-being. This course aims to improve your ability to actively manage your pain and improve your sense of control through the following learning objectives: 1) Learn about the nature of chronic pain and how it affects you. 2) Discuss non-pharmacological approaches to cope with pain. 3) Learn strategies to engage with daily activities and exercise without aggravating pain. 4) Learn how to communicate and set healthy boundaries.
Creating and Updating Your Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this course you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your individual learning plan. An individual learning plan (ILP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.
Creative Writing for the Mind, Body & Soul (4 Sessions): Creative Writing for the Mind, Body and Soul is all about turning writing into a special place where you are free to write and practice the tools which are given to you in this program. This will build your confidence and transform you into a stronger and more confident you!
Psychosis Explained (7 Sessions): This course offers a holistic learning approach to develop an understanding of psychosis through a biopsychosocial model. Learning objectives include: 1) Explain the science of psychosis. 2) Understand the varying presentations of psychosis across the lifespan. 3) Demonstrate appropriate interventions and course of treatment. 4) Review barriers and solutions toward recovery from psychosis. 5) Analyze the effects of psychosis on individuals psychosocial well-being. 6) Integrate knowledge of psychosis with available community resources.
Habits: Mastering the Habits of our Everyday Lives (8 Sessions): This course is about our habits, specifically ones we want to create. The author of the book “Better than Before: Mastering the Habits of our everyday Lives” is Gretchen Rubin. She says that every day 40% of our lives are taken up by habits. If this is the case, then it would be very wise to make sure these are habits that will reflect our values and what we want out of life. Let’s support one another and make our habits the “invisible architecture of everyday life”, as Rubin says.
Stay Well with Chronic Pain (8 Sessions): This course is for people who experience Chronic Pain – typically defined as physical pain that persists over six months. It often has a wide range of effects on physical and mental well-being. This course aims to improve your ability to actively manage your pain and improve your sense of control through the following learning objectives: 1) Learn about the nature of chronic pain and how it affects you. 2) Discuss non-pharmacological approaches to cope with pain. 3) Learn strategies to engage with daily activities and exercise without aggravating pain. 4) Learn how to communicate and set healthy boundaries.
Summer 2021
Activity and Mental Health (2 Sessions): Engaging in meaningful activities that align with one’s interests and values can support well-being. This course aims to explore the ideas surrounding engagement in meaningful activities, time use, and balance in one’s daily life. Sessions will include information on relevant topics, an opportunity to discuss and share insights, and participate in exercises.
Disclosing to Others (2 Sessions): Disclosing mental illness to others can be a potentially challenging conversation. This course aims to support individuals in having these conversations with others, whether that be in the workplace or within personal relationships. Much of this course will look at how to approach and navigate disclosure conversations including who and when to contact, discussion of accommodations, and overcoming stigma.
Building Relationships (3 Sessions): To many people, building relationships is an important part of our health and well-being. In this workshop, we will explore how social relationships improve our health. We will look at what defines a relationship as good, as well as dis-cuss relationship building skills and how we can learn to develop them.
Double E & H (4 Sessions): Session 1: Fitness - Why Try? Exploring the benefits to exercising regularly, and setting realistic goals. Session 2: Exploring Cardio Exercises. Session 3: Weight Resistance Training. Session 4: Eating for Success.
Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace (1 Session): Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries at work/life? In this workshop, you will learn what healthy boundaries look like and why they are so important for self-care. In addition, what could be some limitations for boundary set-ting, the areas in your life where pushing boundaries is a good thing, and signs of ignored boundaries.
Disclosing to Others (2 Sessions): Disclosing mental illness to others can be a potentially challenging conversation. This course aims to support individuals in having these conversations with others, whether that be in the workplace or within personal relationships. Much of this course will look at how to approach and navigate disclosure conversations including who and when to contact, discussion of accommodations, and overcoming stigma.
Building Relationships (3 Sessions): To many people, building relationships is an important part of our health and well-being. In this workshop, we will explore how social relationships improve our health. We will look at what defines a relationship as good, as well as dis-cuss relationship building skills and how we can learn to develop them.
Double E & H (4 Sessions): Session 1: Fitness - Why Try? Exploring the benefits to exercising regularly, and setting realistic goals. Session 2: Exploring Cardio Exercises. Session 3: Weight Resistance Training. Session 4: Eating for Success.
Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace (1 Session): Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries at work/life? In this workshop, you will learn what healthy boundaries look like and why they are so important for self-care. In addition, what could be some limitations for boundary set-ting, the areas in your life where pushing boundaries is a good thing, and signs of ignored boundaries.
Spring 2021
Empowering Options (8 Sessions): The purpose of this course is to provide answers to the questions you may have about mental health treatment options including how to access treatment, and how they can help you maintain and improve your mental health.
The Big Let Go (4 Sessions): Darcy Patrick, Author/Public Speaker/Wellness Writing Coach. Darcy will be presenting his new course “The Big Let Go” letting go of control is taking control! When something difficult happens in your life, people will often tell you to “just let go and move on”. Is it really that simple? And HOW do I learn to let go? If you’ve ever had these thoughts or wished you could move past difficulties in your life, then this course is for you! In The Big Let Go you will learn the power of: Radical acceptance, Changing your perspective, Forgiveness, Setting boundaries, Building faith in yourself. You will learn to apply all of Darcy’s tools in your everyday life, turning your growth into a truly personal journey.
Exploring Loneliness (6 Sessions): This course aims to explore the ideas surrounding loneliness including stigma, who it affects, challenges and strategies. Each session will provide information on relevant topics, an opportunity to discuss and share insights, as well as participate in relevant exercises and support feelings of belonging.
Empowerment and Advocacy (8 Sessions): During this course you will build your self-esteem, learn about healthy relationships, social skills, boundaries and assertiveness skills. Much of the course content will be tailored around your interest and what areas you want to build assertiveness in. The course includes a student presentation.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Youth (8 Sessions): Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Youth teaches participants how to apply mindfulness in gaining mastery over stress management. It is designed for people under the age of 25.
Financial Literacy 101 (8 Sessions): Financial Wellness is an integral part of overall wellness, In this course where you will take the first steps in basic financial literacy and develop an understanding of your relationship with money. This course is open to all that are interested in improving their financial wellness by learning money and borrowing basics, exploring their feelings about money, learning how to communicate around it in a healthy way, identifying financial goals, using budgets to work toward them and more!
Self-Care for Caregivers (4 Sessions): This course is designed for those who are caring for someone on a journey of recovery. The focus of this course is to learn how to shift attention toward taking care of oneself, which in turn allows us to better support others. The course will include opportunities to share insights and discuss, information will be presented, and each class will contain practical exercises to provide opportunities to explore self-care strategies.
PeerZone: Toolkit Topics (7 Sessions): PeerZone is a 7-week series of workshops providing resources and strategies to benefit others experiencing mental health distress. Facilitated by certified PeerZone educators with their own lived-experience, each group uses discussion and activities to explore mental health and find strategies to help manage day to day life. Topics: Cultivating Acceptance, Peer Support, Finding Hope.
Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this course you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your individual learning plan. An individual learning plan (ILP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.
The Big Let Go (4 Sessions): Darcy Patrick, Author/Public Speaker/Wellness Writing Coach. Darcy will be presenting his new course “The Big Let Go” letting go of control is taking control! When something difficult happens in your life, people will often tell you to “just let go and move on”. Is it really that simple? And HOW do I learn to let go? If you’ve ever had these thoughts or wished you could move past difficulties in your life, then this course is for you! In The Big Let Go you will learn the power of: Radical acceptance, Changing your perspective, Forgiveness, Setting boundaries, Building faith in yourself. You will learn to apply all of Darcy’s tools in your everyday life, turning your growth into a truly personal journey.
Exploring Loneliness (6 Sessions): This course aims to explore the ideas surrounding loneliness including stigma, who it affects, challenges and strategies. Each session will provide information on relevant topics, an opportunity to discuss and share insights, as well as participate in relevant exercises and support feelings of belonging.
Empowerment and Advocacy (8 Sessions): During this course you will build your self-esteem, learn about healthy relationships, social skills, boundaries and assertiveness skills. Much of the course content will be tailored around your interest and what areas you want to build assertiveness in. The course includes a student presentation.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Youth (8 Sessions): Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for Youth teaches participants how to apply mindfulness in gaining mastery over stress management. It is designed for people under the age of 25.
Financial Literacy 101 (8 Sessions): Financial Wellness is an integral part of overall wellness, In this course where you will take the first steps in basic financial literacy and develop an understanding of your relationship with money. This course is open to all that are interested in improving their financial wellness by learning money and borrowing basics, exploring their feelings about money, learning how to communicate around it in a healthy way, identifying financial goals, using budgets to work toward them and more!
Self-Care for Caregivers (4 Sessions): This course is designed for those who are caring for someone on a journey of recovery. The focus of this course is to learn how to shift attention toward taking care of oneself, which in turn allows us to better support others. The course will include opportunities to share insights and discuss, information will be presented, and each class will contain practical exercises to provide opportunities to explore self-care strategies.
PeerZone: Toolkit Topics (7 Sessions): PeerZone is a 7-week series of workshops providing resources and strategies to benefit others experiencing mental health distress. Facilitated by certified PeerZone educators with their own lived-experience, each group uses discussion and activities to explore mental health and find strategies to help manage day to day life. Topics: Cultivating Acceptance, Peer Support, Finding Hope.
- Cultivating Acceptance: Acceptance is an attitude that enables people to be at peace with themselves, their past and the circumstances of their lives. It’s important to support people to accept what has happened in the past but not to get trapped in accepting pessimistic predictions for the future.
- Peer Support: Peer support can be a very effective way of increasing people’s hope, motivation and self-belief.
- Finding Hope: Hope is essential for recovery and wellbeing. It gives people energy, motivation, and something to look for-ward to. A global loss of hope is serious, and in the long term, associated with poor life and health outcomes. For these reasons, finding and re-finding hope in even the darkest of times is important.
Personal Learning Plan (1 Session): In this course you will explore your interests, hopes and goals and develop your individual learning plan. An individual learning plan (ILP) can help you to map your journey through the College. Setting targets or learning goals can help you to get the right support from the college. This will help you measure your own progress, record your achievements and decide what your next steps will be.