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Trauma The basics Events

IN the last few years there has been a buzz about Trauma and that's because we are learning it is at the root of most mental health concerns.

I want to take a look at the PCL-5 and the ACES study to begin. Not being a doctor, I have found that these are the two most common SCREENINGS used in my practice and very helpful for practitioners and clients to not only assess but to focus on strategies for treatment, healing and well being.

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Virtual Consults for Youth with Bipolar Disorder! Forum topic

Do you have experience with bipolar disorder (BD) and thoughts on how to
improve early identification and interventions in youth?
Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) wants to understand what young people find important in early identification and intervention for youth with bipolar disorder. Join us and share your views to help YWHO improve services and support for young people in Ontario.

This consult is for:

- youth aged (12-25) with lived and living experience of bipolar disorder

- youth caregivers (aged 12-30) supporting a young person with bipolar disorder

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New Information Sheet: Transitioning from Post-Secondary to the Workforce Forum topic

A new infosheet by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health provides insight into common challenges students may face during the transition from post-secondary education to the workforce, strategies to navigate that transition, and ways that campuses can support graduating students.

Click here to download the information sheet

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ASK! Workshop Events

CMHA Peel Dufferin is Hosting an ASK! Workshop

Date: May 1 & 2, 2023 (2 day training)

Time: 9:00am - 1:30pm EST

Cost: $152.55 CAD TAX INC

Register Here

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User profile image Sabina -

Let's Discuss: Intro to Opioids Events

Let’s Discuss: Intro to Opioids

The opioid crisis is looming over youth across Canada. Come join the conversation with the Youth Opioid Awareness Program at the YMCA. The YOAP is offering interactive and engaging workshops for ages 15 – 24 both online and in-person. In this one-hour workshop you will learn about opioids, prevention, recovery and how to protect yourself and your community. Participate in activities, quizzes and more!

No fees or costs! No sign up required for sessions! Simply join via the zoom link in the calendar.

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Changing the Way We See Youth in Conflict with the Law Events

How can youth workers draw from a Critical Positive Youth Development framework to support youth in conflict with the law as partners and agents in their own change process, and to create a sense of mutual ownership?

Join us for this workshop to discuss the importance of leadership and skill development, social awareness, social responsibility, and restorative practices. We will discuss strategies for engaging youth who are involuntary participants.

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The CARIBOU CBT Clinician Training: For clinicians who want to enhance their CBT practice with youth experiencing depression Events

This training opportunity prepares mental health and allied health professionals to facilitate the CARIBOU CBT program, an evidence-based, youth-co-developed program for youth who are experiencing depression. This training is particularly innovative because attendees will have the opportunity to facilitate simulation groups with real youth in collaboration with CAMH Education’s Simulation Centre.

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Victoria Peer-led Community Innovators - Homelessness, Youth, Harm Reduction, Supporting Sex Workers and Transitional Discharge Events

A Mentor/Mentee Canada Presentation of lived experience leadership and Peer-led initiatives, alongside clinical services, creating recovery-focused systems.  Join us to learn from Victoria, British Columbia's holistic Peer Support programs helping to end high rates of overdose, isolation, stigmatization, criminalization and violence.
 

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UOttawa researchers seek input of mental health professionals and community leaders for study on Black youth mental health crisis Forum topic

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ABOUT THE STUDY

UOttawa researchers are looking for community and religious leaders and mental health professionals to participate in their study on the mental health of Black communities in Canada.

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Free 6 Week Mindfulness Program for Organizations (Ontario Only) Events

The Centre for Mindfulness Studies is a mental health charity in Toronto offering mindfulness-based programs for a variety of mental health concerns. We are emailing you today to tell you about a FREE program we are offering to youth serving workers, frontline staff, and healthcare workers.

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Working with 2SLGBTQ+ Youth in a Clinical Setting Events

From the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (http://www.oamhp.ca)

This workshop will review the developmental stages that children go through, and how they relate to gender and sexuality. The presenters will discuss the nuances of allowing children to explore their identities versus enforcing societal norms, and the implications of both choices.

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