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Suicide disproportionally impacts 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. Often those who work directly with clients feel ill-prepared to cope with the complexities related to suicidal ideation, especially when intersectionality of experience plays into the interactions.

The Black population in Canada is growing mostly due to migration from Africa and the Caribbean. The largest increase is 349,000 persons during 2016-2021. While the post migration period can be challenging for immigrants and refugees, Black newcomers encounter additional barriers associated with…

The experience of problem gambling is unique to different groups. Older adults, in particular, frequently engage in gambling as a leisure activity. However, this may increase their risk of developing problem gambling. Various factors play a role in making older adults…

In this foundational webinar, learners will gain a framework for understanding 2SLGBTQIA+ identities and terminologies, the experiences of Queer people, and concrete ways to be allies in their personal and professional lives. This session combines personal stories, powerful statistics, and…

Have you heard of the Patient Ombudsman? The OCO is pleased to welcome Ontario’s Patient Ombudsman, Craig Thompson to talk about what the office of the Patient Ombudsman is, what it does and what caregivers need to know about making health care complaints in Ontario. In this presentation, you…

This 3-Day experiential workshop focuses on developing clinical skills for providing cognitive remediation to individuals with serious mental health conditions. This recovery-focused approach focuses on understanding the role that neurocogntive abilities (such as attention, memory, and problem…

The Mental Illness Caregivers Association https://www.micaontario.com/ planning discussion document is aimed to develop more effective approaches that both strengthen and maintain continuity of care and address future needs.  It is drawn from the perspective of family caregivers.  It…

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in Downtown Toronto. Program starts on Tuesday March 19, 2024, 6pm – 8:30pm ET, and runs for 8 weeks. Hosted by the Centre for Mindfulness Studies.

To learn about the Centre for Mindfulness Studies Bursary Program visit: https://www.…

Presented by SickKids CCMH Learning Institute

Dates: March 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2024Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ETFacilitator: Ricki Bernstein, LMSW, SEP

Prerequisite: Somatic intervention or equivalent training/experience