These ZOOM sessions are practical, interactive, and relevant for all Physicians dealing with patients with mental illness. Focusing especially on the emotional aspects of the patient-therapist relationship these sessions are supportive and encouraging to the doctor or psychotherapist.
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Introduction to Primary Care Psychotherapy Sessions Supervision in a group format: by ZOOM Events

Introduction to Mindfulness for Frontline Workers Events
Mindful Awareness Stabilization Training (MAST) is a two-day virtual introductory workshop for frontline workers who are providers of direct-care services to people in settings such as hospitals, health clinics, long-term care homes, and/or community health centers . This group provides psycho-education and tools to practice mindfulness.
This two session workshop takes place one week a part on:
Webinar - Countering burnout: Personally, and collectively Events
Countering burnout: Personally, and collectively
Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute as part of our Summer Sprints Microlearning series
Live webinar: August 26, 2021 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST
Facilitator: Kathryn Stinson, M.Ed, LPC
Front-Line Workers Peer Support Group Events
Hope + Me is pleased to introduce the Front-Line Workers Peer Support Group. This is a new, monthly peer support program that helps health care workers to meet and relate in a safe, peer-supported environment.
2-Hour Webinar - Mindfulness techniques to decrease stress and increase resilience: Cultivating attitudes that support wellbeing during COVID-19 Events
Presented by SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute
May 13, 2021 | 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $40
Level of training: Introductory

Trauma Informed Practice for Front-line Workers Events
Date: May 27th, 2021
Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm
Cost: $165 CAD Tax Inc.
This workshop presents an overview of trauma informed support. The framework will be linked to a foundational discussion of what trauma is and how people may respond to traumatic events. The trauma informed framework will be operationalized with practical skills and interventions to support clients who may have experienced trauma.
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Webinar: Mental Health in the Human Services Sector Events
Register for this free session.
Presenter: Dr. Khanlou is a Registered Nurse and an Associate Professor within York's Faculty of Health. As the inaugural Chair, since 2008, Dr. Khanlou has set-up and led the Office of Women’s Health Research Chair in Mental Health at York University.
This event is hosted by York University's Knowledge Mobilization group.

University of Windsor counselling program now open to general public for COVID-related concerns Forum topic
A free University of Windsor counselling program, 'Caring for our Caregivers' is expanding their reach to the general public in Windsor-Essex for COVID-related concerns.

Webinar: Stories from the Front Line: Innovations in Mental Health Care During COVID-19 Events
The Lancet Psychiatry, Mental Health Innovation Network, MHPSS.net and United for Global Mental Health have launched a series of weekly webinars designed to provide policy makers and the wider health community with the latest evidence on the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and how to address it.

COVID-19 resources for addiction and mental health sector workers Forum topic
How we work has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic for most of us, especially for front-line workers in the addiction and mental health sector. Self-care is especially important at this time. We may not be aware of the extra stress caused by this situation, but it's there and only gets worse if we don't do something about it.
Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) has released two Snapshots about the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health and addiction sector:

Mental Health Supports for Toronto Residents and Healthcare Providers during COVID-19 Forum topic
The City of Toronto has developed a COVID-19 Mental Health Support Strategy that responds to the needs of vulnerable residents.

Mental Health Support for Frontline Staff Forum topic
As we all cope with the mental health impacts of COVID-19 for our clients, it is important to recognize that frontline mental health workers also need support. The government has created 5 hubs for online or virtual support options. Any staff needing mental health and addiction support given the stresses created by COVID can connect with Healthcare Worker Support Service Staff at any of these hubs. Staff are eligible to self-refer to these programs (links below), and they may find this a more comfortable process than self-referring internally.

Commentary: NURSES RESPOND TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC: MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR FRONTLINE NURSES Forum topic
This commentary was written by Nazilla Khanlou & Brenda E. Orazietti, and published in the Journal of Concurrent Disorders. Check it out here: https://concurrentdisorders.ca...or-frontline-nurses/.
Please also share your experiences and thoughts with us below!
Thanks again to all essential workers!
[Webinar] Updated Training on BounceBack for Front-Line staff Events
The BounceBack team would like to invite front-line workers to attend an updated virtual training on the BounceBack program.
This updated virtual training session will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 12pm to 1pm.
This information session will serve as a refresher to the overall program as well as provide insight to:
- Top FAQ from front-line staff
- Clarifying eligibility criteria (substance use, etc.)
- How to engage clients in participating in the program

Working with Survivors of Complex & Developmental Trauma: Effective Strategies for Front-Line Workers Events
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Embracing the idea we are working within a system, article from INTEGRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION INSIGHTS - helps us to move to long term action within our systems Forum topic
Helpful article from INTEGRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION INSIGHTS for front line mental health workers trying to work in advancing… practices for the communities we serve. The authors put substance to the idea of thinking beyond the individual, ringing true of the breadth involved with care system change that aims for “the long term” instead of “quick changes.”
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Part 2: Formulating effective treatment plans for complex clients Events
Leading the way in Mental Health Training and Education
Expand your Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) knowledge and skills starting with Part 2 of our 3-Part DBT Program.

A front line practice change snapshot of: Advice Forum topic
This article from Journal of Implementation Science helps to frame the infrastructure of implementing practice change, via a snapshot of the players and mezzo system in actual practice.
I found it helps me as a front line worker think about my own efforts at practice change can be understood--- my place in the dynamic and how I could be more strategic in seeking and giving advice.
Grounding the Heart, Mind and Body: Help Dysregulated Clients Ground Themselves and Regain a Sense of Self-Control and Self-Efficacy. Events
"It’s time to look behind the grounding tools to understand the best approach for the client"
Last day to SAVE on our Training Programs! Forum topic
Today is the last day to SAVE $30 with promo code NEWYEAR30!
Don't miss out! Register today and you can save $30 off the registration fees on these great programs coming up in January and February: